STAGEBUGS PRODUCTIONS AND THEATRE WORKS PRESENT
THE MEL BROOKS MUSICAL
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
book by
MEL BROOKS & THOMAS MEEHAN
music and lyrics by
MEL BROOKS
Original Direction & Choreography by Susan Stroman
Licensed Exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)
8 - 24 OCTOBER | THEATRE WORKS
MEL BROOKs'
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
VENUE
THEATRE WORKS
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
DURATION
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 Igor (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.
2 hours 20 minutes (incl. interval)
WARNINGS
Adult jokes and cheeky innuendo—Mel Brooks style. Loud chaos, surprise monster appearances, and hunchback hijinks. Mad science may cause uncontrollable laughter.
ACCESSIBILITY
Theatre Works is a wheelchair accessible venue. A full access guide will be available closer to the date.
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
DATES + TIMES
Thursday 8 October - 7:30pm (Preview)
Friday 9 October - 7:30pm (Preview)
Saturday 10 October - 7:30pm (Opening)
Sunday 11 October - 2:30pm (Matinee)
Tuesday 13 October - 7:30pm
Wednesday 14 October - 7:30pm
Thursday 15 October - 7:30pm
Friday 16 October - 7:30pm
Saturday 17 October - 7:30pm
Sunday 18 October - 2:30pm
Tuesday 20 October - 7:30pm
Wednesday 21 October - 7:30pm
Thursday 22 October - 7:30pm
Friday 23 October - 7:30pm
Saturday 24 October - 7:30pm
Theatre Works has a lockout policy for latecomers. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure you don't miss out.
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Refunds will not be issued to latecomers.
TICKETS
FULL PRICE
CONCESSION*
PREVIEW
$48.00
$38.00
$30.00
*Seniors, Student, MEAA, Health Care and Low Income card holders​
Shows in the WITH THEATRE WORKS stream align strongly our values and missions - these works we co-produce and co-present with independent artists and/or companies. Projects within this stream receive significant producing, marketing, PR and production support in addition to free use of the venue and a generous box office split.
CREDITS
book by
MEL BROOKS & THOMAS MEEHAN
music and lyrics by
MEL BROOKS
Original Direction & Choreography by
Susan Stroman
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Licensed Exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)
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Presented by
StageBugs Productions
MEET THE ARTIST
STAGEBUGS PRODUCTIONS
StageBugs Productions creates joyful, high-quality theatre grounded in compassion and community. Founded in honour of our angel babies, our journey began through charity events supporting SANDS, and has since grown into a thriving independent company with four successful productions under its belt. We are dedicated to fostering rehearsal rooms where artists feel safe, supported, and creatively inspired. We believe theatre should spark connection, celebrate creativity, and bring people together. “I applaud StageBugs Productions for being smart and brave, helping to bring celebrated theatrical work to the Australian stage—shows that we otherwise wouldn’t see.” (Lilitha Reviews)
