Austin Halarewich handles Frankenstein’s physical deterioration more effectively than the man’s earlier arrogance and bewilderment. Photo, Jaime Vedres Photo by Jaime Vedres / Photo: Jaime VedresĬooper balances the creature’s assent into humanity with Victor Frankenstein’s descent into madness so that at the end of the play it is Frankenstein who is cowering, whimpering and flailing on the floor as his creation taunts him into submission and horror. His creature is a career-best from one of our finest, most insightful, most accomplished actors.Īt the moment of his reanimation, the creature writhes about on the floor uttering terrified moans and muffled screams, so to watch Tan transform into an articulate, agile man is mesmerizing.Īustin Halarewich and Mike Tan as the creature in Jupiter Theatre’s Frankenstein. The through line in Cooper’s adaptation is the physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological journey of Frankenstein’s creature played with amazing dexterity and gripping pathos by Mike Tan. The next issue of Calgary Herald Headline News will soon be in your inbox. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.

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