What happens when a creator abandons his creation

Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the increasingly desperate and vengeful Creature determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. This powerful adaptation, which premiered at the National Theatre in London under the direction of Danny Boyle, promises a haunting exploration of creation, responsibility, and what it truly means to be human.
 

The dress rehearsal of the play “Frankenstein”, performed in English by the Zurich English Speaking Theatre (ZEST), took place on Tuesday evening in the Theater im Seefeld, before a small audience consisting of club members. The atmospheric and intense performance left a lasting impression on the viewers, who were transported back to the Gothic world of Mary Shelley.

The play was directed by Katherine Ankudinov, and included authentic period costumes, an outstanding performance by Sina Develioglu as the Creature and a clearly well-rehearsed cast. The music for the play was created and performed by members of ZEST, under the musical direction of club president Oli Pont.
 

The Gothic tale of Frankenstein and his Creature
The Creature seeks revenge on his creator
Victor Frankenstein (Tomi Gustav) plans to marry Elizabeth (Karen Sarmiento)    Photos: ZEST
 

The play is open to the public from 7:30 pm on the 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13^th and 14th November (Wednesday to Friday, end time 10:00 pm), and from 5:00 pm on the 8th and 15th November (Saturday, end time 7:30 pm). The run time is approximately two hours, with a twenty-minute intermission. A bar serving drinks and light snacks is available at the venue.

Visitors from the Zug area can easily reach the theatre with the S5 City train to Zurich Stadelhofen and then the T2 or T4 tram to Feldeggstrasse, or with the T4 tram from Zurich Main Station (Hauptbahnhof).

Content Warning
Please be advised that this production of Frankenstein contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some audience members. Recommended minimum age: 15.

The play includes:

• Staged violence and sexual violence
• Horror themes, death, and gore
• The use of smoke effects, strobe lighting, and loud sound effects and music!
• Adult themes and language

Viewer discretion is advised.

All performances are in English. Tickets on sale now via Eventfrog's website and apps, and Eventfrog affiliates including all Swiss Post offices, BLS in Bern and Lucerne, OLMO TICKET in Bern, and SOB in Kanton Schwyz. Additional charges may apply at affiliate locations.

Link to the tickets: https://www.thezest.ch/tickets-seating

More information, and a trailer of the performance can be found on:
https://www.thezest.ch/upcomingproductions/frankenstein