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‘Frankenstein’ Comes Alive in U.S. Cinemas, In Time for Halloween, This October for a Two-Night Event, In Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley’s Classic Novel

  • WHAT: Fathom Events, National Theatre Live and BY Experience bring”Frankenstein,” first captured live in 2011 from the National Theatre stage in London, back to cinemas for a two-night event, October 22 and 29 only. This thrilling, sold-out production became an international sensation, experienced to date by more than half a million people in cinemas around the world.

“Frankenstein” is a live stage production captured in high-definition, and directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire).  Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet, BBC’s Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting) alternating between the roles of Victor                          Frankenstein and his Creation.
Scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of  good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic tale.

Fathom Events, National Theatre Live and BY Experience have partnered in the  past to bring HamletJulius Caesar, and Macbeth and more to movie theaters across the nation. Upcoming titles from the current live series include King Lear    (September 27) and Antony & Cleopatra (December 6).

 

  • WHO: Fathom Events, National Theatre Live and BY Experience
  • WHEN: October 22, 2018; 7:00 p.m. local time (Cumberbatch as Creature)

             October 29, 2018; 7:00 p.m. local time (Miller as Creature)

  • WHERE: Tickets for “Frankenstein” can be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com or participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in nearly 500 select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

Vic

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