Frankenstein, National Theatre Danny Boyle partially reanimates Mary Shelley's famous creation. Not quite, mind you. Benedict Cumberbatch (left) as Victor Frankenstein and Jonny Lee Miller as the Creature in National Theatre’s “Frankenstein.” Photo courtesy of the Royal National Theatre. In what’s known as epistolary form, documenting a fictional correspondence (letters, written in the 18th century) between a sea captain and his sister, we meet Victor Frankenstein, who, many years before finding himself on the sea captain’s boat in the general vicinity of the North Pole, had conducted a scientific experiment and recreated, brought to life, from the stitching together of human body parts, a live human being, referred to throughout, as The Creature. Because the National Theatre’s production of Frankenstein has the two lead actors alternating in the two lead roles, critics were not permitted to review it without seeing both versions.. As I saw it only once (being there in the unofficial capacity of a mere ticket-buying theatregoer), I … Frankenstein. It’s not as though the competition was strong, although to be honest, I didn’t recognize the winners from that year (2012, for award purposes). The set design by Mark Tildesley, which featured a moving circle, out of which emerged a variety of set pieces, to include a raw workshop, which appeared to have stone/boulder walls, where Frankenstein created the female creature, and Frankenstein’s bedroom with high, arched windows, through which poured just one example of Bruno Poet’s award-winning lighting. He never even touches his fiancée. By Ross. Theatre Review: “Frankenstein” with Jonny Lee Miller as the Creature from National Theatre Live. Home » Reviews » Frankenstein. The National Theatre's archive doesn't list makeup and hair on the program in their own archive, so I emailed the archive and they actually got back to me with an answer in less than 24 hours! I believe I knew the minute I watched Benedict Cumberbatch do this scene that I was going to have to see what Miller would do with it, accounting for my third viewing of the whole play. . I’m still trying to figure out what the critics failed to see in 2011 that kept this production from earning at least nominations for best play and best director. Addeddate 2020-05-05 05:01:42 Identifier frankenstein2011play Scanner Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.4. plus-circle Add Review. It flaps and bends its arms, rolls over, makes noises, as it tries to get up and move around. The full 2011 Frankenstein play, both versions. It’s quite a Proustian experience watching a screening of a production you saw in the theatre. Catherine Ashmore. Miller’s Creature is more self-assured, as Cumberbatch’s Frankenstein is not. A gloomy and foreboding air permeates throughout, but Boyle permits a scattering of laughs. Culture Theatre & Dance Reviews. It’s drama, that theatrical form that by definition, doesn’t end well, so there’s something in you that breathes a sigh of relief when those award-winning lights pop off at the end. Photograph: Tristram Kenton. Benedict Cumberbatch plays Frankenstein in the National Theatre’s first free streaming of its, pardon the pun, “monster” hit of 2011. Jonathan Marshall Which is almost the way the staged production ends. On Frankenstein’s side, the picture is mixed: clearly, he has acted irresponsibly in making a being who he doesn’t care for, and there is more than one exchange when Elizabeth points out that he shouldn’t play God, but rather take his family responsibility by becoming a father. National Theatre at Home. Benedict Cumberbatch plays Frankenstein in the National Theatre’s first free streaming of its, pardon the pun, “monster” hit of 2011. Danny Boyle makes Frankenstein his … Now that I’ve gotten this down and ready for delivery, I think I’m going to head out and see if I can’t catch a few of the reviews, both from back then and more recently, as critics tackled this re-screening. With a tip of the hat to Wikipedia, the real story, written by the 18-year old Mary Shelley as the result of a contest between her, her future husband Percy B. Shelley and Lord Byron, was published anonymously in London in 1818, when she would have been 20. Cumberbatch’s Creature seems a little more generally confused, about himself and the world around him, while Miller’s take on Frankenstein seems much more self-assured (though not by much) about the same things. Posted By: Jeffrey Walker on: May 04, 2020. OK, so with a modified spoiler alert here, tempered by an awareness that the information is unlikely to spoil one’s experience of the production, we know the basic story, right? Within seconds of the National Theatre’s streaming of their 2011 production of Frankenstein, I was transported back to my visit there with a group of friends. Watch the official trailer for Frankenstein here: Frankenstein at the National Theatre Online | Theatre review, The House of Cenci: An interview with the Parabolic Theatre team, Go global this pancake day with ten recipes from around the world, Lad: A Yorkshire Story: An interview with director Dan Hartley, Protein Dance: May Contain Food at King’s Place Online, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets – Shyga! Combined with those award-winning lights, the award-winning stage design, nestled in a three-quarter round space in the National Theatre in London, starts us off in a red mood on a bare stage with a human-height, circle of fabric in a round frame, through which we can glimpse the shadow of something twitching. Reviews Reviewer: STEC992 - favorite favorite favorite favorite - May 31, 2020 Subject: Can´t play the file . Print Email. At a time when many theatre fans around the world aren’t able to visit National Theatre Live venues or local theatres, we’re excited to bring you National Theatre at Home.. Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller famously alternated with each other, giving their own take on both the creature and its creator. Naomie Harris as … My status had “Stuck in the house for going on a month now” written all over it, and I was more than ready for something to blow my socks off, something more powerful than the malaise of considering all that lays ahead of us as a nation. And they don’t come much bigger than Oscar winner Danny Boyle directing Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch in the biggest theatre of them all, that big old barn the Olivier. No nominations for best play, best director, best supporting actor, best usher in the house during the run. Cumberbatch, at the time, was working on the second season of Sherlock, while Miller’s turn as Sherlock in Elementary was probably in post-production for its premiere in 2012. The very first thing that occurred to me when I heard that Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller were going to appear together in a production of Frankenstein was that all three of us had performed as Sherlock Holmes, mine being the least illustrious (by far) of the three. This production premiered in early February, 2011 and opened officially on February 22, where it remained in production until early May. Frankenstein and The Creature are still alive at the end, though on a dog sled, trudging off into the ice and snow. Frankenstein, National Theatre at Home review – creature discomforts NT Live version of this iconic tale of creative hubris features a dynamic acting duo. Written by Nick Dear, the production was directed by Danny Boyle, who directed Miller previously in the film, Trainspotting, as well as being at the helm of Slumdog Millionaire and more recently, Yesterday. something, but nothing. Review: Frankenstein, National Theatre “Please do not be inconsistent, I find it infuriating” Perhaps the first big theatre ‘event’ of the year is the National Theatre’s Frankenstein which has taken the step of cross-casting its two main parts, so on different nights one can see Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller playing the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature. Frankenstein - review. On successive weekends in March, 2011, the production was broadcast to cinemas around the world as part of the National Theatre’s Live program. Reviewed, Paul Taylor. Many of the jump-shocks are, of course, somewhat muted on the small screen; however, the upside here is seeing close up the incredible physical theatre executed by Cumberbatch. Drama Featured Live Stream Online Review Frankenstein ( Jonny Lee Miller as the creature) -National Theatre at Home Reviewer: Maryam Philpott. A difficult birth: Benedict Cumberbatch as the Creature Catherine Ashmore. This is normally unheard of, especially the part where Cathy watched it twice. While they both use a number of foundational tools and likely direction to create The Creature, they seem to come at it from a slightly different angle. With no interval, we are firmly drawn in and enmeshed in this gothic world for two intense hours. For further information or to book visit the theatre’s website here. As noted previously, you have until this Friday, May 8 to catch this production for free on YouTube. It’s complete entertainment and escapism, although the play’s central theme of embracing our fellow man despite our differences carries a more pertinent meaning in the current climate. Photo: Catherine Ashmore. He re-connects with Frankenstein and threatens his creator with horrible options if he doesn’t create a female counterpart for him. Olivier Theatre, London . Benedict Cumberbatch, as the Creature, and Jonny Lee Miller, as Victor, in National Theatre Live’s production of ‘Frankenstein.’. When she confronts her husband as to why he created a monster rather than giving her a child, the scene is packed with pent-up emotion and confusion. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternate roles as Victor Frankenstein and his creation in Frankenstein, filmed live at the National Theatre. It’s obvious just how atmospheric Frankenstein must have been in the live auditorium, when a large bell is struck to summon silence as the play opens – undoubtedly sending a jolt through the packed audience. We follow The Creature in exile through a learning process that includes the development of a decent vocabulary and ultimately reading Milton’s Paradise Lost (not on-stage, mind you). He creates the female, but ultimately destroys her, right in front of the creature, as he intuits and explains to the creature that nothing good will come from two of them. Cumberbatch added a Critics’ Circle Theatre award for Best Actor. Back in 2011, it was nigh-on impossible to get a ticket for the National Theatre's production of Frankenstein. With Jonny Lee Miller, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andreea Paduraru, Ella Smith. That was all I needed to hear and I laid a few reminder traps around my house to alert me when the opening date was at hand. Frankenstein gets a look at this thing he’s just brought to life and just freaks out, running in terror from the thing he created. These videos are then available for 7 days until the next one is released. It’s no exaggeration to say Cumberbatch’s performance is a master class in acting. Frankenstein: Theater Review. Created by Victor Frankenstein, the one known only as 'The Creature' sets out to discover the world and the meaning of his life. I put that thought on the shelf and turned my attention to the particulars of this production. There’s that confirmational bias thing that can happen when you read a review (good or bad) and subsequently react to the actual production in a way that mirrors your gathered preconceptions. For almost ten minutes at the start, barely a word is uttered. Review: Streaming the National Theatre's 'Frankenstein' Skip Maloney The very first thing that occurred to me when I heard that Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller were going to appear together in a production of Frankenstein was that all three of us had performed as Sherlock Holmes, mine being the least illustrious (by far) of the three. There’s a great danger of slipping into caricature, but Miller elevates the material he is offered, ensuring that the complexities of his character are not completely shrouded by his hyperactive demeanour. Cumberbatch’s last appearance as The Creature will occur on Thursday, May 7, while Miller will close it out the following day. by Aleks Sierz Saturday, 02 May 2020. by Sam Marlowe Thursday, 24 February 2011. This is the answer I got: " The make-up for Frankenstein (2011) was designed by our in-house NT Wigs, Hair and Make-Up Department which is managed by Giuseppe Cannas". But nothing else. This is textbook definition of ‘tough crowd.’ Of course, I only feel that way in retrospect, if you know what I mean. The Creature does a couple of horrific things, for while the development of his brain through interaction with culture seems to have increased his knowledge, it doesn’t seem to have done a lot about the installation of a moral compass or impulse control. The reverse seemed to be true when they switch. Photograph: Tristram Kenton/The Guardian. Further complications, followed by disasters, ensue until finally, the two are at or near the North Pole with the creator intent upon destroying his own creation. Naomie Harris as Elizabeth Lavenza and Jonny Lee Miller as the Creature in Frankenstein. Every movement, mannerism and facial expression exudes the childlike wonder and confusion experienced by the creature, and Cumberbatch later extends this with his nuanced tone of voice. Stellar support comes in the form of Naomie Harris as Frankenstein’s neglected wife Elizabeth; the actor ensures her character stands on her own rather than becoming the stereotypical subservient lesser half. Mad science: Benedict Cumberbatch in ‘Frankenstein’. In the midst of my third viewing, paying attention particularly to Miller’s work as The Creature, it struck me that they’d both created different Frankensteins, as well, and possibly, that it was calculated. Like anyone who has … Instead, we are enthralled as we witness Frankenstein’s birth into the world. 4:37 PM PST 2/24 /2011 by Ray Bennett FACEBOOK; TWITTER; EMAIL ME; Catherine Ashmore. Donations are encouraged to support this iconic venue during this uncertain time. Posted by A Flair for Scare 1st May 2020 Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Frankenstein, horror, set, SFX, theatre. There are always plenty of stage adaptations of Mary Shelley's Gothic masterpiece Frankenstein to get you in the Halloween spirit. Directed by Danny Boyle, Tim Van Someren. Complications ensue, as they say, and in the end, Victor chases the creature he created into the vicinity of the North Pole before he dies. . It’s not likely to be everybody’s British-appropriate cup of tea, but for those of with a good chunk of our heads and hearts invested in the production of and watching productions of top-notch theatre, this production was an eye-popping, jaw-dropping, breath-holding wonder! Frankenstein. Frankenstein agrees, postpones his wedding, and secludes himself to start robbing graves for the necessary parts. Miller is also compelling as Frankenstein, the egomaniac with a God complex. It helps that the production is such a visual and aural experience, Mark Tildesley’s outstanding design, … We’re all about experiencing theatre together. The news that it was happening came at me through a National Theater (UK) e-mail that popped up on my screen a little over a week ago, noting that beginning on April 30 and continuing for just a week (you’ve got a few days left), the National Theatre’s YouTube channel was going to broadcast Frankenstein and that alternate showings would feature, in rotation, Cumberbatch and Miller as The Creature. The revolutionary concept of NT Live was still in its infancy when Danny Boyle’s acclaimed 2011 production of Frankenstein opened on the Olivier Stage at the National Theatre. National Theatre Live makes its celebrated 2011 production available free for online platforms but, rather like Frankenstein's Creature itself, its reviving isn't without its issues. Friday 25 February 2011 01:00. comments . Frankenstein, National Theatre: Olivier, London. Share. Frankenstein lives to regret that decision, of course. There are some plays that you just know are going to be big. The music by Karl Hyde and Rick Smith was ever-present, though almost ‘invisible’ as it occurred, providing, as all good soundtracks do, a complement to the action without calling a lot of attention to itself. Frankenstein, National Theatre . Article bookmarked. I watched it three times, twice in a row on Friday, with Cumberbatch as The Creature and one mo’ time on Saturday, with Miller in the role. Frankenstein, National Theatre | reviews, news & interviews. The creature, mourning over the body, tells the captain of a ship that he is going to kill himself. We erected a giant structure on … Danny Boyle's Frankenstein, National Theatre, review. Click Here To Sign Up for the OnStage Blog Newsletter, Click Here To Sign Up for the OnStage Blog Newslette. It should be available after Friday, but you’ll likely have to pay for it and if, for whatever reason, you miss out on the free screenings, it is beyond well worth paying to see. So far, it could be said that the National Theatre is having a good lockdown. While the eye popping, jaw dropping and breath-holding part of it centered on the performances of Cumberbatch and Miller, it was by no means just about them. Some acting, therefore, seems over the top and exaggerated when watching from home but, of course, an audience seated behind a small screen was never the intended target. About the Production This production of Frankenstein was first performed at the National Theatre in 2011. If I’d done some digging into the production’s past before I had actually watched it, I suspect that it might have altered my experience of seeing it for the first time. Frankenstein dogging the steps of The Creature, leading the way into what is surely going to be their oblivion. The production itself won an Olivier award for lighting design (Bruno Poet), and a Critics Circle Theatre Award for best designer (Mark Tildesley), both of which were well-deserved from my perspective on the couch, nine years later. Perfect quarantine fare that’ll take you right out of things and put you there as it unfolds. The Streaming Experience: National Theatre’s Frankenstein. The Reviews Hub - … Shelley's monster is often reimagined as a contemporary concept we are trying to grapple with, and in this production (written by Carl Miller) it is artificial intelligence, a robot who can feel almost exactly like a human being. Frankenstein rating: * * * * NT Live: Frankenstein is at the National Theatre from 30th April until 8th May 2020. comment. Make no mistake, there is a difference between the two. The creature drifts away on an ice raft, never to be seen again. The Creature literally falls out of this round frame and flops, apparently helpless on the stage, while it tries to get its bearings and figure out what the hell has just happened. Every Thursday during lockdown, National Theatre have been showing a live theatre recording at 7pm on there YouTube Channel. Print Email. The large-scale production drew director Danny Boyle back to the stage after he’d found huge Hollywood success and the result is the ambitious, big-budget and high-octane production we’d expect with such great names at the helm. Frankenstein is a stage adaptation by Nick Dear of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel of the same name.. Its world premiere was at the Royal National Theatre on 5 February 2011, where it officially opened on 22 February. The Sunlight Mound, Fabric: Touch and Identity at Compton Verney Online | Exhibition review. Review – Frankenstein, National Theatre – February 8, 2011 Posted in: featured, london, review, theatre. Frankenstein – National Theatre Review. I had the extraordinary privilege recently of finally seeing the Nick Dear production of Frankenstein, a live theater production directed by Danny Boyle in 2011. Danny Boyle's new stage version of Frankenstein, starring Sherlock's Benedict Cumberbatch and Trainspotting's Jonny Lee Miller gets a thumbs up in reviews. Our critics rating: Date: Thursday, 24 February, 2011. Review by: Peter Brown. Frankenstein Exploring the Play at Home If you’re watching Frankenstein at home and would like to find out more out the production, there are a number of different resources that you can explore. It's hard to imagine a young woman, not yet out of her teens, managing to write something as gruesomely dark and provocative as 'Frankenstein'. Discard your traditional ideas of Frankenstein, cast away the dated green 6ft man with a bolt in his neck, and strap in for Danny Boyle and Nick Dear’s gruesome epic adaptation of Shelley’s renowned novel. Her name first appeared in the second edition, published in Paris in 1821. Harris gives great depth to Elizabeth and complements Miller incredibly well, while also sharing the darkest scene of the play with Cumberbatch. Then again, the production was not judged on the basis of the filmed version, nor did it include consideration of my (or anyone else’s) state of mind at the time that I viewed it. End of story. We have to remind ourselves that the Olivier is an epic stage and the performers are playing to this with their vocals and physicality. Cumberbatch and Miller shared both the Olivier Award and the London Evening Standard Award for best actor that year (2012). Theatre Review: ‘Frankenstein’ with Benedict Cumberbatch as the Creature by National Theatre Live. We invest ourselves in this creature and can see the humanity and capacity for emotional intelligence that lies beyond its gruesome exterior. The steampunk section from Frankenstein at the National Theatre in 2011. From Thursday 30th April, in accordance with their YouTube Live at Home releases, The National Theatre posted the archived 2011 production of Frankenstein, for the duration of one week. Gentle reader, for the past two nights I have supped full with horrors. Trouble is, he is obsessed with science and not much interested in love. Share. It’s dressed in a stylized diaper and watching this creature is like watching a baby progress through about a year-and-a-half’s worth of growth in about 15 minutes. 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