DRAMATIC THEATRE: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Shake & Stir Theatre Co. and QPAC

Title: Frankenstein

Presented By: QPAC and Shake & Stir Theatre Co

Genre: Theatre / Drama

Synopsis: In this bold and haunting retelling of Mary Shelley’s iconic novel, Victor Frankenstein’s obsession with conquering death results in a creature more tragic than terrifying. Packed with high-impact visuals and emotionally raw performances, this production delves deep into the moral consequences of scientific ambition, grief, and the cost of playing God. A visceral theatrical experience that melds gothic horror with modern storytelling.

Written By: Adapted by Shake & Stir Theatre Co (Adaptor: Nelle Lee)

Performance Dates: 24 May – 8 June 2025

Performance Location and Address: Playhouse, QPAC, South Bank, Brisbane QLD

Ticket Costs: $89 - $119

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets via QPAC

Warnings:

• Adult themes

• Simulated violence

• Suicide ideation

• Death and gore

• Stage blood

• Strobe lighting, loud sound effects, and smoke

• Depictions of murders, house fire, and a hanging

Recommended Age: 14+

Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes including interval

Cast:

• Darcy Brown

• Tony Cogin

• Nick James

• Jodie Le Vesconte

• Nelle Lee

• Jeremiah Wray

Creative Team:

• 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

Other information:

• Accessibility Performances:

  • Auslan Interpreted: Sat 31 May 2025, 1:00 PM

  • Audio Described: Sat 7 June 2025, 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM

  • Tactile Tour: Sat 7 June 2025, 11:30 AM (prior to matinée)