Never Retallack | Entertainment Editor
Theater has been a creative way to tell stories for centuries, and with the closure of theaters across the globe, many are missing the drama on stage. Luckily, there is a way to watch one of the most famous shows from the National Theatre in London, “Frankenstein.”
The show was originally performed and filmed in 2011; it was such an instantaneous hit that 800,000 people across the world experienced it. It was directed by Danny Boyle, and stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller as they take turns alternating in the roles between Victor Frankenstein and the creature.
The viewing for “Frankenstein” with Cumberbatch as the creature will air from April 30 at 7 p.m. to May 7 at 7 p.m. The alternate play with Miller as the creature will air May 1 at 7 p.m. to May 8 at 7 p.m.
These performances can be found on YouTube under the channel titled “National Theatre. Not only will they have “Frankenstein,” but they also have several live performances on their channels for viewing pleasure.
While watching a live play at home is not the same as sitting in an auditorium, it still offers the same entertainment value. Check out National Theatre’s Youtube channel for the other available plays.
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Photo courtesy of Claire Nicholson
