⭐ MEL BROOKS’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN – THE MUSICAL – UK REGIONAL PREMIERE ANNOUNCED FOR HOPE MILL THEATRE – OCTOBER 2025 ⭐
Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN – THE MUSICAL will have its UK regional premiere at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre this October, it has been announced.
Adapted by Mel Brooks from his legendary 1974 film starring Gene Wilder, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN – THE MUSICAL tells the story of the grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”) who 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.
The production will be directed and choreographed by Nick Winston, who returns to Hope Mill Theatre after the success of Mame in 2019 and most recently the Manchester premiere of Burlesque the Musical at the Opera House.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN – THE MUSICAL marks the 10th Anniversary year of Hope Mill Theatre, which opened its doors in October 2015. Founded by Joseph Houston and William Whelton the Award-Winning venue has gained a reputation Nationally and Internationally for its in house Musical productions.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN – THE MUSICAL has a book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, orchestrations by Doug Besterman & Mark Cumberland and original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN – THE MUSICAL will play the Hope Mill Theatre, running from 10th October – 30th November 2025, with tickets on sale now.
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Tickets & more info – https://hopemilltheatre.co.uk/event/young-frankenstein/
