6 – 10 May

The one-man, musical-comedy, Hammer horror homage you didn’t know you needed

Lamphouse Theatre will appear at Bristol’s Wardrobe Theatre this May with their fan favourite musical comedy version of Frankenstein. Featuring just one actor, Frankenstein (On a Budget) parodies the original Boris Karloff films, and the epic Rocky Horror Show while paying homage to Mary Shelley’s original story. 

With a full soundtrack of brand new music, some decidedly dodgy backdrops, lots of weather based puns, plenty of cardboard props and more hats than you can throw a stick at, this take on the most famous cult horror story of all time will be more frightful than frightening! Lamphouse’s unique style, of devised comedy based on well-known stories, featuring clowning, comedy, music and improvisation promises to provide a side-splitting night out (recommended for all ages 14+).

Frankenstein (On a Budget) is the perfect show for comedy and music lovers, students, theatregoers who are looking for a great night out…and fans of Boris Karloff’s square headed monster. The show features Tom Fox, in his seminal role as Dr Frankenstein, the Monster and every other character in between, with music by Rebecca Applin, Direction by Mercè Ribot and Musical Direction by Sam Sommerfeld.

Producer Becky Owen-Fisher said, “Frankenstein (On a Budget) is the perfect follow up On a Budget show, created by the same team that made War of the Worlds (On a Budget) in 2022. We’re back with a bang! Expect electrifyingly bad effects, cardboard chaos and a terrifyingly tenuous link to the Hammer horror films of the 30s. With a monstrously good soundtrack, a mountainous backdrop and one man trying to play all the parts, it’s a must see!”

The Wardrobe Theatre, The Old Market Assembly, 25 West Street, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0DF

Photography credit: Thomas Byron Photography

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