Young Frankenstein is coming to Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester

The musical will run from 10th October to 30th November

From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!

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.

Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, Young Frankenstein has all the of panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. It will surely be the perfect opportunity for a production company to showcase an array of talents. With such memorable tunes as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” by Irving Berlin Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monstrously good entertainment.

The regional premiere of Young Frankenstein is Directed and Choreographed by Nick Winston (MAME, Burlesque) and is part of Hope Mill Theatre’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations. Book of the musical by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, Original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman, orchestration by Doug Besterman and Mark Cumberland.

The cast is yet to be announced.