One-man musical-comedy comes to Weymouth’s Bay Theatre this autumn

Fresh from their run at Edinburgh Fringe, Lamphouse Theatre will bring its one-man musical-comedy Frankenstein (On a Budget) to The Bay Theatre at Weymouth College.

Following their hit show War of the Worlds (On a Budget), Lamphouse Theatre are touring the country this autumn with a new parody of the original Boris Karloff films, and the epic ‘Rocky Horror Show’, while paying homage to Mary Shelley’s original ‘Frankenstein’ story.

With a full soundtrack of brand-new music, some decidedly dodgy backdrops, lots of weather-based puns, plenty of cardboard props and more hats than you can throw a stick at, this take on the most famous cult horror story of all time will be more frightful than frightening!

Lamphouse’s unique style of devised comedy based on well-known stories, featuring clowning, comedy, music and improvisation promises to provide a side-splitting night out (recommended for all ages 14+).

Frankenstein (On a Budget) is the perfect show for comedy and music lovers, students, theatregoers who are looking for a great night out, and fans of Boris Karloff’s square-headed monster. The show features Tom Fox, in his seminal role as Dr Frankenstein, the Monster and every other character in between, with music by Rebecca Applin, Direction by Mercè Ribot and Musical Direction by Sam Sommerfeld.

Producer Becky Owen-Fisher said: “Frankenstein (On a Budget) is the perfect follow up On a Budget show, created by the same team that made War of the Worlds (On a Budget) in 2022. We’re back with a bang!

“Expect electrifyingly bad effects, cardboard chaos and a terrifyingly tenuous link to the Hammer horror films of the 30s. With a monstrously good soundtrack, a mountainous backdrop and one man trying to play all the parts, it’s a must see!”

Frankenstein (On a Budget) received a host of five-star reviews from their Edinburgh Fringe run and a thumbs up from comedian Dara Ó Briain:

“A small gem” – Dara Ó Briain

“So funny! So clever! So good!” – Musical Talk ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“A comedic triumph” – Theatre Scotland ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Delightful wit and whimsy” – One4Review ★ ★ ★ ★

“A very happy hour of nonsense” – North West End ★ ★ ★ ★

Frankenstein (On a Budget) will come to The Bay Theatre at Weymouth College on Wednesday 23^rd October at 7.30pm. Tickets are now available to book costing £12 or £10 for concessions at www.ticketsource.co.uk/thebaytheatre or call the box office on 01305 208702.

Take a look at what else we have coming up at The Bay There here: The Bay Theatre – Weymouth College