Mary Shelley's creation myth as contemporary dance theater

The contemporary dance production "Frankenstein" brings Mary Shelley's famous material to the stage of the Kleines Haus at Theater Münster. Central themes of the story are in focus: creation, identity, and destruction. The production approaches these motifs with the expressive possibilities of contemporary dance, thus opening a physical and visual perspective on the well-known material.

Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" deals with the question of what it means to create life and to take responsibility for one's own decisions. It also explores the search for identity, belonging, and the consequences of human action. The dance production addresses these fundamental questions and translates them into movement, space, and stage design.

A contemporary perspective on a classic

Instead of solely narrating the story, the performance focuses on the emotional and philosophical tensions associated with the Frankenstein material. Creation, identity, and destruction serve as thematic guidelines. The audience experiences a production that transforms the well-known literary starting point into a contemporary theatrical language.

The performance will take place on November 6, 2026 at the Kleines Haus of Theater Münster. The venue is located in Münster; a specific street address, start time, and ticket prices are not mentioned in the provided information. Therefore, for individual planning, it is advisable to check the current information directly on the event page of Theater Münster.

Event details

• Production: Frankenstein
• Format: Contemporary Dance
• Date: November 6, 2026
• Location: Kleines Haus of Theater Münster
• Thematic Focus: Creation, identity, and destruction

"Frankenstein" is aimed at anyone who wants to experience Mary Shelley's material from a modern dance perspective and is interested in performing arts, movement, and societal-philosophical questions.