Creating monsters at South Hill Park

A PLAY based on a classic gothic novel is coming to a Bracknell stage.

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, adapted for theatre by Lisa Evans, explores contemporary themes as well as the original story.

It tells the tale of Mary, a young woman held in a presentday psychiatric unit, with only a book for comfort.

The novel she is reading seems to contain her own history of disintegrating relationships, and of creating and taking a life.

David Stacey, who took up the role of South Hill Park Arts Centre Studio Theatre manager in March, directs the play.

He said: “I’m excited to be able to be able to continue the studio theatre’s tradition of giving opportunities to local talent, while offering great entertainment for our audiences.

“I wanted this initial