Official Frankenstein with Jonny Lee Miller as the creature | Free National Theatre Full Play

A new play by Nick Dear, based on the novel by Mary Shelley. Watch Danny Boyle's monster hit Frankenstein with Jonny Lee Miller as the creature and Benedict Cumberbatch as Victor Frankenstein.

Frankenstein with Jonny Lee Miller as the creature is streaming for free from 7pm UK time on Friday 1 May. Available on demand until 7pm UK time on Friday 8 May. It is subtitled and the running time is 2 hours.

See the cast swap roles with Benedict Cumberbatch as the creature and Jonny Lee Miller as Victor Frankenstein, streaming for free from 7pm UK time on Thursday 30 April. Available on demand until 7pm UK time on Thursday 7 May here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tl8jxNrtceQ

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 increasingly desperate and vengeful Creature determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.

This filmed performance is recommended for ages 12 and up. The recording has been adjusted for YouTube.
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Thank you to the amazing artists who have allowed us to share Frankenstein in this way, during this unprecedented time, when so many theatre fans can't visit their local theatres.

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Frankenstein was filmed live on-stage in 2011 by National Theatre Live. This recording has been edited for use on YouTube.