Frankenstein (2011 play)

Frankenstein
Written by	Nick Dear (adaptation) Mary Shelley (novel)
Date premiered	Royal National Theatre
Place premiered	London, England
Original language	English
Genre	Drama

Frankenstein is a stage adaptation by Nick Dear of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

Its world premiere was at the Royal National Theatre on 5 February 2011, where it officially opened on 22 February. This production was directed by Danny Boyle^[1] with a cast including Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, with the two lead actors alternating the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature. Frankenstein ended its run on 2 May 2011.^[2]