


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.
2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
8th October, 2026
24th October, 2026

Theatre Works Theatre Works is wheelchair accessible for audience members and performers. We have step-free access except to the seating bank. Our seating bank has 16 stairs to the top of the rafters.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM: Tram routes: 12, 16 & 96.
BY BUS: Bus routes: 600 Southland Shopping Centre to St Kilda Station / 623 Glen Waverley to St Kilda Station / 246 Elsternwick to Clifton Hill.
BY CAR: There is limited street parking available - it is advisable to arrive early to avoid disappointment.
“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
Book by: MEL BROOKS & THOMAS MEEHAN
Music and Lyrics by: MEL BROOKS
Original Direction & Choreography by: Susan Stroman
Presented by: StageBugs Productions
Young Frankenstein runs for 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
Young Frankenstein is at Melbourne's Theatre Works, which is located at 14 Acland Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, 3182.
Young Frankenstein tickets start at $25.
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