Frankenstein (Louise)
by Mary Shelley
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What readers are saying
Readers find this adaptation of Frankenstein to be a striking embodiment of gothic horror, successfully bringing Mary Shelley's original text to life on stage. Many appreciate the clarity of the script and the freedom it allows directors in their staging choices, making it a standout version among adaptations.
Synopsis
Dorothy Louise's remarkable new adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic story rescues it from simplistic notions of horror and fear.
She remains faithful to Shelley's intention to show how the Creature of Victor Frankenstein gradually grows into malignity because of the continual rejection he experiences and the refusal of his creator to respond to his very human needs.
Amateur and professional companies will find this to be the most successful Frankenstein ever adapted for the stage.
Press Reviews
"Thrills...laughs...true suspense."
— Arizona Republic
"In Tim Kelly's thoughtful version of the classic tale, the results are surprisingly thought provoking and highly entertaining."
— Palos Verdes News
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Frankenstein Official Trailer | National Theatre at Home w Benedict Cumberbatch & Jonny Lee Miller
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Frankenstein (Louise) is a American adaptation play written by Mary Shelley and published by Samuel French in London (1974).
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Samuel French · 1974 · 72 pp
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