Mary Shelley News

Honor Roll!, the 2,000-member organization that advocates for women+ playwrights over 40, has announced the recipients of the 2024 MARJORIE BICKNELL HONOR ROLL! HONORS.

Performer and member of boy band NSYNC, JC Chasez, is trying his hand at musical theater! The singer, songwriter, producer and actor has teamed up with songwriter and composer Jimmy Harry to create a concept album inspired by Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, Frankenstein. View the trakc list and learn more about the album.

Seán Aydon's acclaimed adaption of Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein will begin a second UK theatre tour this autumn, opening at Portsmouth New Theatre Royal on 3 October.

During late summer and fall, film events will once again light up the night at THE FORD. Two sets of presentations feature very different focusses on classic films.

Chicago's Studebaker Theater is collaborating with Manual Cinema to present unique adaptations of FRANKENSTEIN and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Learn more about the productions!

An invitation-only reading of WE SHALL BE MONSTERS, a new play by April Lavalle, will be presented on June 27th in Manhattan. The play follows teenage Mary Shelley's 1816 vacation with famous regency-era writers.

All new invitation-only presentations will be hosted of developmental works featuring Broadway talent. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Merrimack Repertory Theatre has announced its slate of productions for the 2024-2025 season. The 46th season will include seven plays. Learn more about the lineup here!

A rock n' roll affair à la Little Shop of Horrors and The Rocky Horror Picture Show meets Robert LePage, Gangrene, USA: The Musical is a Faustian horror-comedy spectacle brought to you by producer, Chantelle Han of Barbet Productions, production company behind the award-winning feature film thriller, Peppergrass.

Wandsworth Arts Fringe is celebrating its 15th birthday!  From 7th – 23rd June 2024, leap into a world of brand-new theatre, experimental dance and music, works-in-progress from the next big names in comedy, and nights of cabaret.

imitating the dog and Leeds Playhouse have releaed first look photos of the new production of Mary Shelley’s iconic Gothic tale, Frankenstein to the Dukes in Lancaster from 24th - 27th April.

Puzzled Panther has released their electric self-titled debut EP Puzzled Panther via Eugene Hütz's Casa Gogol Records (Rolling Stone), with lead single and video out now for “Legs Long”.

Camp Punksylvania Music & Camping Festival has announced Less Than Jake, the final headliner set to perform at the highly anticipated 4th annual event. Pennsylvania's first punk rock summer camp, Camp Punksylvania takes place July 5-7, 2024 at the West End Fairgrounds.

Camp Punksylvania Music & Camping Festival has announced Less Than Jake, the final headliner set to perform at the highly anticipated 4th annual event. Learn more about the event here!

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the lineup of its upcoming 24/25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

German actor and singer Mario Greiner is starring in Off-Broadway's The Frankenstein Project, playing the role of Victor Frankenstein.

Watch as Sylvia Hernandez DiStasi, the Acrobatic Coordinator of Moby Dick, discusses her approach to circus arts - and David Catlin, the Director and Adaptor of Moby Dick discusses how aerial acrobatics can add depth to creative storytelling.

The festival features four stages and one-of-a-kind events that showcase and uplift the voices and talents of those in marginalized communities, as well as spotlighting notable artists for the fans. Artists such as legendary punks D.O.A. and skacore punks Kill Lincoln have been announced, along with several regional, up and coming acts.

New production images have been released by Leeds Playhouse and imitating the dog show the gothic beauty of their psychologically thrilling remake of Frankenstein. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s novel, the production is now open in the Playhouse’s Courtyard theatre until 24 February ahead of a UK tour.

In March 2024, New Ghosts Theatre Company (NGTC) CEO & Managing Director Lucy Clements will direct the world premiere season of Emily Sheehan’s Frame Narrative at the Old Fitz Theatre.