Frankenstein at The Lowry

                                                                                 

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First rehearsal images released: imitating the dog’s new multimedia exploration of Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein is coming to The Lowry, Salford

 

The Lowry, Salford

12-14 March

 

 

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First rehearsal images have been released ahead of the imitating the dog and Leeds Playhouse co-production of Frankenstein coming to The Lowry, Salford from 12-14 March.

 

The two-hander will feature Georgia-Mae Myers (Titus Andronicus, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre; Wars of the Roses & Henry VI – Rebellion, Royal Shakespeare Company; and Dismissed, Soho Theatre) and Nedum Okonyia (Possession, Arcola Theatre).

 

Created by imitating the dog’s Co-Artistic Directors Pete Brooks, Andrew Quick and Simon Wainwright, this multimedia exploration of Mary Shelley’s classic novel is a psychological thriller which dares to ask the question – what is it to be human?

 

As a couple confront their own fears about impending parenthood, they re-create a version of Frankenstein that erupts into life as everyday objects are transformed into glaciers, a ship at sea, a dissecting room, and a house on fire.

 

imitating the dog and Leeds Playhouse previously collaborated on the critically acclaimed unique shot-for-shot stage recreation of George A. Romero’s classic 1968 zombie movie Night of The Living Dead™ – Remix and the UK Theatre Award-winning Dracula: The Untold Story.

 

Set and Costume Designer Hayley Grindle has created a dynamic, transformative space, which houses the digital tricks and video-mapping techniques associated with imitating the dog. Her theatre credits include Macbeth (Leeds Playhouse – returning this March), Oliver Twist (Leeds Playhouse, Ramps on the Moon & UK tour) and As You Like It (Queens Theatre Hornchurch & National Theatre).

 

The full creative team includes: Video Associate Davi Callanan; Lighting Designer Andrew Crofts; Composer & Sound Designer James Hamilton; Video System Designer Alan Cox; Co-Sound Designer and Technical Lead on Tour Rory Howson; Choreographer Casper Dillen; Company Stage Manager Anja Bryan-Smith; and Casting Director Ellie Collyer-Bristow.

 

Frankenstein will premiere at Leeds Playhouse from 15-24 February before touring; it arrives at The Lowry, Salford from12-14 March. Tickets and further information can be found at thelowry.com

 

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imitating the dog and Leeds Playhouse’s co-production of

FRANKENSTEIN             

Inspired by Mary Shelley’s novel

Created by Pete Brooks, Andrew Quick, and Simon Wainwright

Age guide 14+

School Rate available 

 

THE LOWRY, SALFORD

12-14 March

www.thelowry.com         

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