It is 200 years since Mary Shelley’s gothic horror masterpiece Frankenstein was created.

The story, set in Geneva in 1816, tells the tale of Victor Frankenstein’s pursuit of nature’s secret – life itself – which will take him to the end of the earth and beyond.

Marking the anniversary, Blackeyed Theatre’s new stage adaptation, which comes to three Kent theatres this month, mixes storytelling, live music and puppetry.

Director Eliot Giuralarocca said: “It’s a taut, gripping thriller, an exciting gothic fairy tale for grown-ups and a morality play all rolled into one.

“It’s always a daunting challenge to attempt to breathe new life into a classic, but with a wonderful ensemble cast and a fusion of bold storytelling, music, sound and Bunraku-style puppetry I’m hoping we can bring Mary Shelley’s gothic fairy tale kicking and screaming into life!”

The production aims to prompt discussion around key issues that are relevant today, including the ethics of genetic experimentation.

The cast features Ben Warwick as Victor Frankenstein, Max Gallagher as Henry Clerval and Lara Cowin as Elizabeth Lavenza.

DETAILS

Frankenstein will be at the Woodville, Gravesend, on Tuesday, November 8 , at 7.30pm. For tickets, visit woodville.seatlive.com

It will also visit the Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, on Friday, November 11, at 8pm. For tickets go to trinitytheatre.net

Finally, it will be at the Theatre Royal Margate on Saturday, November 12, at 7.30pm. For tickets, visit theatreroyalmargate.com