Young Frankenstein to Re-Open Hayes Theatre

Hayes Theatre Co will return to the stage in 2021 with a new production of Young Frankenstein, the musical by Mel Brooks, adapted from his own c film which parodies the horror movie genre. Staged by the creative team behind the 2019 production of American Psycho - director Alexander Berlage, choreographer Yvette Lee, and designers Isabel Hudson and Mason Browne - this new production will hit the Hayes stage in February 2021.

Scientist Frederick Frankenstein (“it’s pronounced Fronk-en-steen”), grandson of the infamous scientist, travels reluctantly to Transylvania where he has inherited his family’s estate. Before long, he finds himself back in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestor, and with the help of hunchbacked sidekick Igor and yodelling lab assistant Inga, he brings to life a new creature to rival that of his grandfather. But this time when the monster escapes, absolute hilarity ensues.

The musical stars Matthew Backer (Only Heaven Knows) as Frederick Frankenstein, Shannon Dooley (American Psycho), Ben Gerrard (American Psycho, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown), Amy Hack (Caroline or Change, Cry Baby) and Lucia Mastrantone, Olivia Charalambous, Nick Eynaud and Luke Leong-Tay in their Hayes’ debut.

“I am so stoked to be joined by this incredible creative and cast chock-a-blocked with some of Australia’s greatest all singing and dancing clowns to be finally bringing Mel Brook’s mad-cap comedy Young Frankenstein to life on stage at the Hayes in February 2021,” said director Alexander Berlage. “I am especially excited to have supreme funny human Matthew Backer leading the cast as Frederick Frankenstein. In a year filled with uncertainty, fear, isolation, orange dictators, lies and collective anxiety we look forward to welcoming you back to the theatre with an outrageously theatrical night filled with frivolity, campery, naughtiness and maybe a few surprises here and there.”

Chair of Hayes Theatre Co, Lisa Campbell, said, “We’re overjoyed to be reopening with a musical as spectacular and entertaining as Young Frankenstein. We can’t wait to lift the curtain on what will be an incredible year of musicals and cabaret at Hayes.”

General Manager of Hayes Theatre Co, Will Harvey, added, “The health and safety of our audience and employees is of paramount importance as we return to the stage. Hayes has a detailed COVID Safety Plan in place and has introduced a number of systems and procedures to minimise the risk to anyone vising the theatre.”

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

Cast: Matthew Backer, Olivia Charalambous, Shannon Dooley, Nick Eynaud, Ben Gerrard, Amy Hack, Luke Leong-Tay, Lucia Mastrantone

Director: Alexander Berlage

Musical Director: Andrew Worboys

Choreographer: Yvette Lee

Set Designer: Isabel Hudson

Costume Designer: Mason Browne

Lighting Designer: Trent Suidgeest

Sound Designer: Nick Walker

Associate Director: Bernadette Fam

Associate Lighting Designer: Kate Baldwin

Associate Designer: Keerthi Subramanyam

Presented by Hayes Theatre Co

Young Frankenstein is generously supported by Frederic Marguerre and Rodrigo Martino through the Artist Led Program.

SEASON DETAILS

Venue: Hayes Theatre Co, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point

Season: 18 February – 27 March 2021

Times: Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Thursday 1pm, Saturday 2pm

Price: Tickets from $64-$77

Bookings: www.hayestheatre.com.au | (02) 8065 7337