Young Frankenstein: Liverpool Playhouse – 3rd December to 3rd January
Theatreland at Christmas can seem like a restaurant with only one thing on the menu: Pantomimes. The nation loves them and I do too, but if you want something a bit different this festive period, go and see Young Frankenstein at the Liverpool Playhouse, showing from the 3rd of December to the 3rd January.
It’s a musical comedy that tells the tale of the original Dr Frankenstein’s grandson, Frederick. The musical is based on the hit movie from the 1970s, and is written by Mel Brooks just like the film was, so you know it’s funny.
The official blurb is as follows:
Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.
Nick Winston directs (he’s an international award-winning director and choreographer) and the show stars Daniel Brocklebank of Coronation Street fame. The show is presented by Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, where it has already enjoyed a very successful run before transferring to the Liverpool Playhouse.
Tickets and Prices
You can see what you’re in for from the trailer above, it looks a hoot!
The ticket pricing is a little bit annoying because the price range changes depending on the day of the week and the time of the show, but in general, the ticket pricing bands are as follows:
- £22.00
- £32.00
- £37.00
- £42.00
- £51.00
The cheaper tickets may have a slightly restricted view.
The show lasts for 2 hours and 20 minutes including the interval, and has a 13+ age policy due to some slightly more adult themes – i.e tons of innuendo.
An audio described performance will take place at 2:00pm on Saturday the 13th of December, and a captioned performance is being held on the 19th of December at 7:30pm.
