National Theatre Live’s 2011 broadcast of Frankenstein returns to cinemas as part of the National Theatre’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

Frankenstein enjoyed a sell-out run at the National Theatre, and went on to win awards including the 2012 Olivier Award for Best Actor for Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller.

Oscar-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire) directs a sensational production with Benedict Cumberbatch (Star Trek: Into Darkness, BBC’s Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting, CBS’s Elementary) alternating roles as Victor Frankenstein and his creation.

Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.

Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale.

To buy tickets (all screenings include a free drink):

Click here for the screening on Saturday 2nd November at 5pm starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Frankenstein and Jonny Lee Miller as Creature.

Click here for the screening on Saturday 2nd November at 8pm starring Jonny Lee Miller as Frankenstein and Benedict Cumberbatch as Creature.

Click here for a reduced price ticket for both screenings on Saturday 2nd November (there is a limited amount of these tickets available).

For more information please click here for the King’s College London website. 

Image credit: Frankenstein, The National Theatre