Overview
Alive on stage
The critically-acclaimed, theatrical adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic has electrified sold-out audiences in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Now, the monster returns home to QPAC.
Victor Frankenstein, a grieving but brilliantly ambitious young scientist, pushes the boundaries of theory and morality to create a living being from the remains of the dead. But playing God has its consequences…
Shunned by society and plagued by an inherited sense of confusion and rage, Victor’s miracle of science becomes a monster that threatens to destroy everything his creator holds dear.
Combining cutting edge production elements with the power of virtuosic storytelling, Frankenstein is a night of thrilling theatre of monstrous proportions – bringing Mary Shelley’s classic screaming into the 21st century.
Presented by QPAC and Shake & Stir Theatre Co
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Creatives
- Adaptor Nelle Lee
- Director Nick Skubij
- Creative Producer Ross Balbuziente
- Designer Josh McIntosh
- Lighting Designer Trent Suidgeest
- Sound Designer Guy Webster
- Video Designer Craig Wilkinson
- Movement & Fight Director Nigel Poulton
- Creature Makeup Design Steven Boyle
- Cast includes Darcy Brown, Tony Cogin, Nick James, Jodie Le Vesconte, Nelle Lee, and Jeremiah Wray
- Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Adapted by Shake & Stir Theatre Co
Accessibility
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by giving us a call on 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here.
To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please call QPAC Group Sales on 07 3840 7466 or email groups@qpac.com.au. You can find a full list of accessibility enhanced performances including Audio-Described / Auslan Interpreted / Captioned / Relaxed / Tactile tours here.
Auslan Interpreted
Selected performances are professionally signed by Auslan interpreters.
Audio Described
Trained Audio Describers provide a commentary with concise descriptions of actions, expressions and gestures to compliment the theatre experience for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Description is relayed via a discreet headset using radio frequency.
- Sat 7 Jun 2025, 1:00 PM
- Sat 7 Jun 2025, 7:00 PM
Tactile Tour
Tactile tours offer blind and low-vision patrons the chance to touch and examine props and costumes and hear the cast and crew describe the visual aspects of the production.
There will also be a Tactile Tour before the matinee for Audio Described attendees in the Playhouse for 30 minutes.
- Sat 7 Jun 2025, 11:30 AM
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Piano Bar
Piano Bar
Don’t let your night end just yet – QBAR is transforming into an exclusive Piano Bar for a truly enchanting experience. Join us on select Saturdays for live performances by talented young Brisbane artists from Jazz Music Institute and Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, who will showcase a curated blend of genres ranging from jazz to musical theatre and more.