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Frankenstein

by Nick Dear

The Wanderers Theatre is excited to stage such a thrilling, thought-provoking, and suitably Gothic production of Frankenstein, that raises the central question: what does it mean to be human?

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"And at the feet of my master, I learnt the highest of human skills, the skill no other creature owns: I finally learnt how to lie.” Frankenstein, adapted by Nick Dear and presented by The Wanderers Theatre, follows The Creature’s perspective, rather than Victor Frankenstein’s, of the classic Gothic tale. From his birth to his pursuit to assimilate into society, the created being learns both the beauty and the horror of the world he has been thrust into. The show dissects what it means to live, to love, and to fear. What is more terrifying? The capabilities of the unknown, or the known destructiveness of Man’s desire for knowledge? Returning for their third production, The Wanderers Theatre is excited to stage such a thrilling, thought-provoking, and suitably Gothic production of Frankenstein, that raises the central question: what does it mean to be human?

Please note this production contains some mature themes including: Mortality, Murder, Violence, Sexual References, Discrimination and Sexual Assault. 

October 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 7th, 8th, 9th

7:00 PM

Ballarat Mining Exchange

12 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350

Cast and Creatives

Director: Jack Smith (He/Him)

 

The Creature: Liana Emmerson (She/Her)

Victor Frankenstein: Brandon Moore-Trye (He/Him)

Elizabeth Lavenza/Female Creature/Ensemble: Zephya Amelie (She/Her)

De Lacey/Constable/Ensemble: Flynn Davis (They/Them)

Felix/Man/Client/Ensemble: Alexander Morley (He/Him)

Agatha/Rab/Female Creature/Ensemble: Olivia Sultmann (She/Her)

Ewan/Gustav/Ensemble: Imogene Tonks (She/Her)

Gretel/Clarice/Ensemble: Abigail Fritsch (She/Her)

Monsieur Frankenstein/Klaus/Ensemble: Barry Kay (He/Him)

William: Leandre Dualan (He/Him)

               Evelyn Driscoll (They/Them) 

 

Set/Production Design: Laurence Heenan (He/Him)

Sound Designer/Marketing: Elise Heenan (She/Her)

Fight & Intimacy Coordinator: Daniel Lamech (He/Him)

  • Frankenstein by Nick Dear
    Frankenstein by Nick Dear
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 01 Oct
    Ballarat Mining Exchange
    01 Oct 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm AEST
    Ballarat Mining Exchange, 16 Lydiard St N, 12 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
    The Wanderers Theatre is excited to stage such a thrilling, thought-provoking, and suitably Gothic production of Frankenstein, that raises the question: what does it mean to be human?
  • Frankenstein by Nick Dear
    Frankenstein by Nick Dear
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 02 Oct
    Ballarat Mining Exchange
    02 Oct 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm AEST
    Ballarat Mining Exchange, 16 Lydiard St N, 12 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
    The Wanderers Theatre is excited to stage such a thrilling, thought-provoking, and suitably Gothic production of Frankenstein, that raises the question: what does it mean to be human?
  • Frankenstein by Nick Dear
    Frankenstein by Nick Dear
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 03 Oct
    Ballarat Mining Exchange
    03 Oct 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm AEST
    Ballarat Mining Exchange, 16 Lydiard St N, 12 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
    The Wanderers Theatre is excited to stage such a thrilling, thought-provoking, and suitably Gothic production of Frankenstein, that raises the question: what does it mean to be human?
  • Frankenstein by Nick Dear
    Frankenstein by Nick Dear
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 04 Oct
    Ballarat Mining Exchange
    04 Oct 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm AEDT
    Ballarat Mining Exchange, 16 Lydiard St N, 12 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
    The Wanderers Theatre is excited to stage such a thrilling, thought-provoking, and suitably Gothic production of Frankenstein, that raises the question: what does it mean to be human?
  • Frankenstein by Nick Dear
    Frankenstein by Nick Dear
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 07 Oct
    Ballarat Mining Exchange
    07 Oct 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm AEDT
    Ballarat Mining Exchange, 16 Lydiard St N, 12 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
    The Wanderers Theatre is excited to stage such a thrilling, thought-provoking, and suitably Gothic production of Frankenstein, that raises the question: what does it mean to be human?
  • Frankenstein by Nick Dear
    Frankenstein by Nick Dear
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 08 Oct
    Ballarat Mining Exchange
    08 Oct 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm AEDT
    Ballarat Mining Exchange, 16 Lydiard St N, 12 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
    The Wanderers Theatre is excited to stage such a thrilling, thought-provoking, and suitably Gothic production of Frankenstein, that raises the question: what does it mean to be human?
  • Frankenstein by Nick Dear
    Frankenstein by Nick Dear
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 09 Oct
    Ballarat Mining Exchange
    09 Oct 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm AEDT
    Ballarat Mining Exchange, 16 Lydiard St N, 12 Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
    The Wanderers Theatre is excited to stage such a thrilling, thought-provoking, and suitably Gothic production of Frankenstein, that raises the question: what does it mean to be human?

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The Wanderers Theatre would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the many lands on which our projects are created, the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge the rich history of story-telling and performance that has existed on these lands for at least 60,000 years. We pay our respects to the Elders of these communities, past, present and emerging.

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