Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

by David Catlin; directed by Matt Wallace

Event Details

Continuing our Halloween production tradition, Kentucky Shakespeare presents a Louisville premiere this October. Within every man there is a monster; within every monster, a man. But which is which? An eerie evening of ghost stories crackles to life as Mary Shelley unspools her tale of Victor Frankenstein and his unholy experiment. This gothic tale of love, horror, and the power to create life—and destroy it—awakens in this visceral, original retelling of Frankenstein. Fresh from the brain of Lookingglass Theatre Company Ensemble Member David Catlin, creator of Moby Dick and Lookingglass Alice, comes a galvanic adaptation of this undying story. See for yourself this latest invention come to shocking life in Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters!

Dates: October 1-26, 2025

Times: 7:00PM Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2:00PM and 4:00PM on Saturdays and Sundays
(No matinees the first weekend in October, due to St. James Court Art Show; Special added evening performances Sunday, October 5 and Monday, October 13)

Location: Inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters, 616 Myrtle Street, Old Louisville

Tickets: $29 per ticket

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

(We are using the Zeffy ticketing site, free for not-for-profits! At checkout you will have the option to select a ticket fee for Zeffy, but it’s not required.)

During your ticket purchase you will have option to make a donation to Kentucky Shakespeare. Donate $20 and take home a commemorative limited edition Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein T-Shirt! You will receive one shirt per each $20 donation/increment. We will email you in advance regarding size preference or you can leave info on order form, and you will receive it in a Kentucky Shakespeare bag from our House Manager!

 

MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTIEN is produced by special arrangement with BRET ADAMS, LTD., 261 W. 35th St, Suite 204, New York, NY 10001. www.bretadamsltd.net

 

This production is made possible through support from Louisville Metro, Fund for the Arts, the Kentucky Arts Council, and Don Stevens & Libby Marbury.


Thank you to our production sponsors!

Special thanks also to Showtime Sign and Design.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long is the production?

    Approximately two hours and fifteen minutes, including one intermission.

  • Where do I park?

    The production takes place inside Kentucky Shakespeare's headquarters at 616 Myrtle Street, Louisville, KY 40208, one half block from Central Park, across the street from WaterStep. Kentucky Shakespeare has approximately 15 free parking spots available on the side of the building, and there is also ample free street parking. If parking on the street, out of respect for our Old Louisville neighbors, we ask that you not park in front of the residential buildings on the east end of Myrtle Street. There is ample space for street parking on Myrtle Street in front of Kentucky Shakespeare, Aztec Flooring, and WaterStep, as well as on the Central Park side of 6th Street.

  • Can I take photos/video?

    During the performance, the taking of video and photography is strictly prohibited.

  • How do I get a commemorative, limited edition Frankenstein T-Shirt?

    At ticket check out you will have the option to make a donation. You will receive a limited edition Frankenstein T-Shirt per each $20 donation/increment. We will email you in advance regarding size preferences, and you will receive it in a bag from our House Manager when you arrive.

    If you did not make a donation and would like to, please visit kyshakespeare.com/donate and make a note which performance you are attending, and we will contact you regarding size and type shirt preference! You may also email info@kyshakespeare.com.

  • Is the production suitable for children?

    We believe this production will be PG or PG-13, recommended for ages 13 and up due to some stage violence and potentially frightening sounds and images. For specific show content, please contact the office at info@kyshakespeare.com or 502.574.9900.

  • What are the health and safety requirements?

    While masks are not required, we encourage anyone who chooses to wear a mask to do so if you prefer.

    If you are not feeling well or have been around anyone with COVID-19 in the past two weeks, please do not attend this production. Please reach out to us if you need to reschedule.