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In 1826, French playwrights Jean-Toussaint Merle and Antony Béraud cowrote the play Le monstre et le magicien as a stage adaptation of British author Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein. This English translation by British playwright John Kerr, called The Monster and Magician: Or the Fate of Frankenstein, premiered four months later on October 2 at the West London Theatre. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Frankenstein: ToddHW Antonio, his Son: Inkell Holbien: Alan Mapstone Pietro: Greg Giordano Litolff: Beeswaxcandle Gontram: Craig Franklin Jansken: Jon Hunter Petrusco: Larry Wilson Zomar: ...

In 1826, French playwrights Jean-Toussaint Merle and Antony Béraud teamed up to create the captivating play Le monstre et le magicien, an adaptation of Mary Shelleys iconic 1818 novel Frankenstein. This English rendition, translated by British playwright John Kerr and titled The Monster and Magician Or the Fate of Frankenstein, made its debut just four months later on October 2 at the West London Theatre. Immerse yourself in this thrilling retelling that explores the depths of creation and the consequences that follow. - Summary by ToddHW