Frankenstein From The Royal Ballet Apr 2026

Liam Scarlett's , a co-production between The Royal Ballet and San Francisco Ballet, is a visually stunning and emotionally charged adaptation of Mary Shelley's gothic novel. First premiered in 2016, it deviates from the classic Hollywood "monster" tropes to return to the heart of Shelley’s narrative: a story of scientific hubris, parental neglect, and the tragic search for love. Production Highlights

: John Macfarlane’s set designs are a centerpiece, featuring a cavernous, macabre laboratory and grand period interiors that capture the eerie 18th-century atmosphere. Cast and Musical Score Frankenstein from the Royal Ballet

: The original cast featured Federico Bonelli as the driven Doctor Frankenstein, Steven McRae as the physically demanding and tortured Creature, and Laura Morera as Victor’s tragic fiancée, Elizabeth. Liam Scarlett's , a co-production between The Royal