Frankenstein's Wedding facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Frankenstein's Wedding |
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| Written by | Chloe Moss |
| Directed by | Colin Teague Executive producers = Pat Connor & Meredith Chambers |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
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| Producer(s) | Tony Followell |
| Running time | 85 mins |
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| Original network | BBC Three |
| Original release | 19 March – 21 March 2011 |
Frankenstein's Wedding (also known as Frankenstein's Wedding… Live in Leeds) was a special live musical show. It was based on the famous 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley. This exciting event was shown live on BBC Three on March 19, 2011. It took place at the historic Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds, England.
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What is Frankenstein's Wedding About?
The show followed the main story from Mary Shelley's book. However, it focused mostly on the night of Victor Frankenstein's wedding. Victor was getting married to Elizabeth Lavenza.
A Live Show Experience
About 12,000 people watched the wedding live at Kirkstall Abbey. During the event, parts of the story that were filmed earlier were shown. These pre-filmed scenes often focused on Frankenstein's monster.
Music and Songs
The cast also sang many well-known songs. For example, Andrew Gower, who played Victor, sang the song "Wires" by the band Athlete. This mix of live action, pre-filmed scenes, and music made the show unique.
Who Was in the Show?
Many talented actors brought the characters to life. Here are some of the main cast members:
- Lacey Turner as Elizabeth 'Liz' Lavenza
- Andrew Gower as Victor Frankenstein
- David Harewood as The Creature (Frankenstein's monster)
- Mark Williams as Alphonse Frankenstein
- Jemima Rooper as Justine Mortiz
- Andrew Knott as Henry
- Pearce Quigley as Uncle Alfred "Fred" Frankenstein
- Gary Carr as Giles
- Michael Higgs as a Detective
- Anthony Lewis as a Policeman
