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October 2026
At Wycombe Abbey School
29th, 30th & 31st October 7:30pm
Matinee 31st October 2:00pm
"Child. I am your child."
These words haunt Victor Frankenstein as his creation demands the love and recognition every living soul deserves. Retold from the unique perspective of the Creature, Nick Dear’s haunting adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic strips away the cinematic tropes to find the raw, beating heart of her original masterpiece. This production explores the very essence of what it means to be human in a world that often lacks humanity.
The story begins not with the scientist, but with the spark of life itself. We witness the Creature’s first moments as he is abandoned by his creator and cast out into a world of total sensory confusion. He must learn to walk, to speak, and to understand the complexities of a society that fears his appearance while ignoring his intellect.
As he evolves from a blank slate into a sophisticated and articulate being, his desperation for connection turns into a calculated and tragic quest for vengeance. He is a child in a man's body, discarded by his "father" and left to find his own morality in a landscape of rejection.
From the laboratory in Ingolstadt to the frozen wastes of the Arctic, this is an epic tale of responsibility and the consequences of playing God. Join us for a visceral, physical, and deeply moving production. We invite you to witness this classic story through new eyes and decide for yourself: Who is the true monster?
Please note that his adaptation includes scenes of violence and adult content.
It is recommended for audiences aged 15 and over.
Fourways Theatre Company’s licence to present Nick Dear’s version of FRANKENSTEIN from the novel by Mary Shelley is granted by Rosica Colin Limited, London.