Filmed live in 2011 from the stage of the National Theatre in London, FRANKENSTEIN, by Nick Dear, based on the novel by Mary Shelley. This thrilling, sold-out production became an international sensation. Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), this production of Frankenstein sees Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange, Hamlet, Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting) alternating between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and his creation. This filmed performance is recommended for ages 12 and up.

WITH A SPECIAL INTRODUCTION BY ACTOR HAKEEM KAE-KAZIM

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Hakeem Kae-Kazim is a British-Nigerian actor best known for his work in Hotel Rwanda as Geoges Zutaganda and in the television series Black Sails. After working alongside Brian Cox and Sir Ian McKellan for the National Theatre, Hakeem made the successful transition from stage to screen but he remains a thespian at heart. A fierce supporter of the British film industry and Nollywood, (Nigerian Bollywood), he is a great friend of BritWeek. Recent successes have been Pirates of the Caribbean, X Men Origins... Wolverine, Lost, Law and Order, Roots and most recently n the CW re-boot of Dynasty. Hakeem is currently starring in TROY Fall of the City. He is the global ambassador for Africa 2.0, a Civil society organization. He divides his time between Los Angeles, London and South Africa.