Frankenstein
Concluded
©Luca Del Pia
A monologue that brings forth all the harrowing solitude of the monster created by Mary Shelley - the creature created from pieces of corpses - in a setting dominated by the presence and the voice of Elio De Capitani and animated by drawings by Ferdinando Bruni.
In the event of bad weather, the shows will be performed in the Teatro Grassi.
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Chiostro Nina Vinchi
On Wednesday 2 September the performance will be broadcast live at mare culturale urbano at n. 15, Via Gabetti
“It is the power of brilliant intuition – says Nadia Fusini in the introduction to the Einaudi edition – that makes Frankenstein a timeless masterpiece. Right from the first edition of the novel (1818), the story of the monster created in a laboratory has fed a legend that has survived the centuries and has become part of our collective imaginations. “I had been thinking about Frankenstein for some time - explained Elio De Capitani - and in 2017, exactly two centuries since the story was created, I decided. Because in these times, Frankenstein communicates more to us than he ever has before. Now, as we find ourselves in the midst of a truly harmful form of emotional tension with others, whose diversity can make them appear as monsters, Mary Shelley’s creature is capable of bringing forth the most deep-set emotions that characterise our era and of capturing the contradictions of a society in a critical moment in its existence. Something that is typical of the great legends. The theme of Frankenstein is the ugliness and physical monstrosity of a creature that is potentially characterised by infinite gentleness, but which is prone to the ferocious and relentless ire of desperation. A theme that is extreme but illuminating. Do we not feel the need to be a part of the human community if we are not visually rewarded? My narration focuses on the central part of the novel, with the examination of the point of view of the “creature”. This is where Mary Shelley allows the monster, constructed in the laboratory by Doctor Frankenstein from sections of corpses, to express itself. It is one of the most touching moments in the story".
"The reason that this novel has survived the centuries – continues Nadia Fusini – is because it sees the triumph of the legend, in the sense of a story. In other words, the strength of the story lies in the idea. Thus the writer - perhaps unintentionally, but for this reason even more brilliantly - the profound emotional tensions of her time, the contradictions of a society in a critical moment in its existence”.
On Wednesday 2 September the performance will be broadcast live at mare culturale urbano at n. 15, Via Gabetti
“It is the power of brilliant intuition – says Nadia Fusini in the introduction to the Einaudi edition – that makes Frankenstein a timeless masterpiece. Right from the first edition of the novel (1818), the story of the monster created in a laboratory has fed a legend that has survived the centuries and has become part of our collective imaginations. “I had been thinking about Frankenstein for some time - explained Elio De Capitani - and in 2017, exactly two centuries since the story was created, I decided. Because in these times, Frankenstein communicates more to us than he ever has before. Now, as we find ourselves in the midst of a truly harmful form of emotional tension with others, whose diversity can make them appear as monsters, Mary Shelley’s creature is capable of bringing forth the most deep-set emotions that characterise our era and of capturing the contradictions of a society in a critical moment in its existence. Something that is typical of the great legends. The theme of Frankenstein is the ugliness and physical monstrosity of a creature that is potentially characterised by infinite gentleness, but which is prone to the ferocious and relentless ire of desperation. A theme that is extreme but illuminating. Do we not feel the need to be a part of the human community if we are not visually rewarded? My narration focuses on the central part of the novel, with the examination of the point of view of the “creature”. This is where Mary Shelley allows the monster, constructed in the laboratory by Doctor Frankenstein from sections of corpses, to express itself. It is one of the most touching moments in the story".
"The reason that this novel has survived the centuries – continues Nadia Fusini – is because it sees the triumph of the legend, in the sense of a story. In other words, the strength of the story lies in the idea. Thus the writer - perhaps unintentionally, but for this reason even more brilliantly - the profound emotional tensions of her time, the contradictions of a society in a critical moment in its existence”.
Credits
Chiostro Nina Vinchi
from 2 to 4 September 2020, 9.30 p.m.
Elio De Capitani narrates
Frankenstein, il racconto del mostro
based on "Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Shelley
drawings by Ferdinando Bruni
voice of Doctor Frankenstein Ferdinando Bruni
lighting Nando Frigerio, sound Gionata Bettini
director’s assistant Alessandro Frigerio
a Teatro dell’Elfo production
In collaboration with Fondazione Cariplo
The shows form part of the "Aria di Cultura" programme organised by the Municipality of Milan
In the event of bad weather, performances will take place at the Teatro Grassi.
Assigned seats will be indicated on the seats in the auditorium.
TICKETS
Seats € 5 each
Tickets for the shows at the Chiostro can be purchased online by credit card from the website piccoloteatro.org or via the box office line service on +39 02.42.411.889, open from Monday to Saturday, 9.45 a.m. - 6.45 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For purchases by telephone a valid email address must be provided, to which the electronic ticket will be sent.
Subscription holders and spectators who already have vouchers can use them to purchase seats on vivaticket.it.
Tickets for the shows in other venues throughout the city can, as always, be purchased from the website piccoloteatro.org or via the box-office line.
All shows can be accessed by showing the ticket either printed or directly from a smartphone. In the event that tickets have been forgotten, spectators are advised that it will not be possible to print the ticket before entering.
The box offices will remain closed in order to encourage purchases online or via the box office line.
In the event of bad weather, the shows will be performed in the Teatro Grassi. Assigned seats will be indicated on the seats in the auditorium.
SAFETY MEASURES FOR ACCESS TO PERFORMANCES
• In order to prevent queues and crowding, we invite spectators to arrive at the venue no earlier than 30 minutes before the beginning of the performance.
• Spectators with a body temperature equal to or higher than 37.5°C will not be allowed access to the performance, and will have the right to a refund for their ticket.
The personnel at the entrance will have dedicated thermal scanners for measuring temperature.
• In order to access the performances it is obligatory for masks or other personal protective equipment (non-medical masks) to be worn, and hands must be sanitised with the dedicated dispensers. Spectators without masks can ask for one at the entrance.
• Spectators are invited to show their printed or digital ticket at the entrance.
In the event that tickets have been forgotten, spectators are advised that it will not be possible to print the ticket before entering on the evening of the performance.
• The places assigned guarantee physical distancing as provided for by health regulations. As a sign of respect for others, we kindly ask you to follow the indications provided by staff.
