: John Macfarlane’s set designs are a centerpiece, featuring a cavernous, macabre laboratory and grand period interiors that capture the eerie 18th-century atmosphere. Cast and Musical Score
Detailed reviews and streaming options are often featured on platforms like BBC Music or through the Royal Opera House Stream service. Frankenstein from the Royal Ballet
Liam Scarlett's , a co-production between The Royal Ballet and San Francisco Ballet, is a visually stunning and emotionally charged adaptation of Mary Shelley's gothic novel. First premiered in 2016, it deviates from the classic Hollywood "monster" tropes to return to the heart of Shelley’s narrative: a story of scientific hubris, parental neglect, and the tragic search for love. Production Highlights : John Macfarlane’s set designs are a centerpiece,
: Choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett , the ballet is noted for its lush, classical vocabulary and expressive pas de deux . It focuses heavily on the psychological connection between Victor Frankenstein and his Creature. First premiered in 2016, it deviates from the
: The original cast featured Federico Bonelli as the driven Doctor Frankenstein, Steven McRae as the physically demanding and tortured Creature, and Laura Morera as Victor’s tragic fiancée, Elizabeth.
: The score, composed by Lowell Liebermann , was his first full-length ballet commission. It is evocative and atmospheric, using recurring themes to mirror the deepening tragedy. Critical Reception