Frank Enstein

A show for Children and Adults

Battling his own physical impairment, Frank harnesses electricity from a storm and animates his world by making his imaginary friends real, ‘perfect’ monsters to fulfil his desire to be ‘normal’ and to be accepted by others. But can he control what he creates? And who is the real monster anyway?

"This is a thoughtful, engaging and necessary piece of dance theatre, that challenges how we view others"

PERTH ARTS LIVE

"I love storytelling that makes you think about your circumstances, challenging how you think about the world, and how you think about yourself in the world.

…Good theatre impresses you with athleticism, challenges your mind, and exercises your emotions. On all these fronts, Frank Enstein succeeds." 

BLANK GC

funny, polished and strong on the charm of the performers, each of whom shows a vivid individuality and actorly skills as well as being a consummate dancer. As with most stories created for children this one has universal charm.”

THE AUSTRALIAN

“This production, while staying true to the novels significant themes, finds joy, humour and contemporary relevance in an imaginative, 60 minute, highly-theatrical tale of isolation, difference, inclusion, love and self-acceptance.”  

DANCE AUSTRALIA

Creative Team

At The Farm work is made in a collaborative process where everyone brings their expertise without being confined to it. All animals are equal. 

The Farmers for Frank Enstein are: Grayson Millwood, Gavin Webber, Brianna Kell, Zachary Lopez (Co3), Talitha Maslin (Co3), Daniel Monks, Andrew Searle (Co3), Will Rees, Lucy Young, Mark Howett, Vilma Mattila, James Brown, Laurie Sinagra and Raewyn Hill (Co3)

Made by The Farm in collaboration with Co3 Australia
Commissioned by The Farm, Co3 Australia & Bleach* Festival
Premiered at HOTA

Supported by Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Australian Federal Government through Australia Council for the Arts.