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Young Frankenstein
Arts & Culture · St Kilda
Wed 14 Oct

Young Frankenstein

From the outrageous mind of Mel Brooks comes Young Frankenstein.

Hosted by Theatre Works

When
Wed 14 Oct
7:30pm–9:50pm
Where
Theatre Works
St Kilda
Price
$0–$63
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Young Frankenstein brings Mel Brooks' comedic take on classic horror to the stage in St Kilda. This musical comedy offers a lively night out for those who enjoy theatrical productions with a humorous twist.

Event details from Theatre Works

From the outrageous mind of Mel Brooks comes Young Frankenstein.

The gloriously silly, lightning-powered musical comedy that celebrates everything wonderfully ridiculous about classic horror and big Broadway spectacle. When the impeccably serious Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (…that’s “Fronk-en-steen,” if you please) inherits his family’s eerie Transylvanian estate, he is determined to distance himself from his grandfather’s notorious experiments. Science should be respectable. Clinical. Sane.

Unfortunately for Frederick, destiny has other plans.

Enter the ever-eager IgorIgor (yes, “Eye-gor”), the effervescent and stunning Inga, and a castle full of secrets waiting to be accidentally uncovered. One lightning storm and a questionable scientific choice later, Frederick finds himself knee-deep in high-voltage experiments, musical chaos, and a tap-dancing monster with some surprisingly impressive rhythm. What follows is a riot of big laughs, bold characters, campy innuendo, and pure theatrical joy.

Featuring showstopping numbers such as “The Transylvania Mania”, “He Vas My Boyfriend”, and the iconic “Puttin’ on the Ritz”, this West End smash hit turns mad science into pure musical magic.

Silly, sparkling, and shamelessly over-the-top, Young Frankenstein is a love letter to old-school horror, vintage showbiz, and the art of a perfectly timed punchline.

It’s alive… and it’s hilarious.

Critics agree: Young Frankenstein is a monstrously good time.

“Gloriously silly and perfectly pitched.”

– The Telegraph

“Riotously funny… a monstrously good time.”

– Evening Standard

“A high-voltage hit — joyous, silly and spectacular.”

– Daily Express

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Written by AI from the event details · Updated 2 hours ago

This is a stage musical based on Mel Brooks' film, blending parody and slapstick with big musical numbers. Theatre Works in St Kilda is known for hosting a range of arts and culture events, making it a fitting venue for a production that plays with genre conventions and theatrical spectacle. Fans of musical theatre and comedy will find plenty to enjoy, especially those familiar with Brooks' style. The event is ticketed, and the evening timeslot suggests a full-length performance suited to adults and older teens looking for a night of entertainment in Melbourne's arts scene.

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The show starts at 7:30pm, so plan to arrive a little early.

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