"How I would LOVE to be in Rome"
Keats-Shelley 200 Ambassadors Sir Bob Geldof, Rosie Cavaliero, Simon Armitage, Reeta Chakrabarti and Julian Sands, and also founding Blue Apple actor Tommy Jessop have all sent good luck messages ahead of the performances of Frankenstein in Rome
Sir Bob Geldof
“How I would LOVE to be in Rome on the 15th as opposed to dull, grey, probably raining Dublin!! Good luck with the show. Sounds fab and I wish I could join you.”
Rosie Cavaliero
“I would like to wish Blue Apple all the very best with their production of Frankenstein. How thrilling that this extraordinary tale by Mary Shelley will be performed in Rome as part of the Keats Shelley bicentenary, breathing new life into one of the great classics of literature.”
Photo credit: Will Jessop
Tommy Jessop
" 'Hail to thee blithe spirits', I hope all goes well in Rome. I will be with you in spirit."
Simon Armitage
“Good luck in summoning the spirit of monstrous beauty.”
Reeta Chakrabarti
“Frankenstein blew me away when I first read it, and I know that you will do it justice. Good luck, and enjoy yourselves! Look forward to seeing you in Rome.”
Julian Sands
“My very best wishes to The Blue Apples for thrilling shows in Rome. Keats Shelley House is the perfect setting for this macabre but deeply moving masterpiece. It’s poignant humanity is what makes it both disturbing and emotional.”
Original image by Rich Williams
Blue Apple presents Frankenstein at the St Stephen’s School Lyceum in Rome on Saturday 16 at 7pm and Sunday 17 at 2pm. A cast of six on stage - and many others recorded - show this tale from a very particular angle; this is the ultimate ‘outsider’ narrative told by a cast made up of people traditionally kept ‘outside’ of society. Blue Apple's adaptation puts its faith in the genius of Mary Shelley and goes right back to the source for this timely version. Like the creature himself, forget what you think you know, bring an open mind and prepare to have your eyes opened. Tickets are free and donations are welcome.
Book 15 October at https://conta.cc/3RPkcmY Book 16 October at https://conta.cc/3LdJt81