It's alive! The electrifying Mel Brooks musical comedy comes to St Kilda
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)
Presented by StageBugs Productions
Auditions now open!
Applications close Monday, 16 February
A Monster of a Musical
The gloriously silly, lightning-powered musical comedy that celebrates everything wonderfully ridiculous about classic horror and big Broadway spectacle.
The Story
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.
The Music
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.
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Content Warnings
Adult jokes and cheeky innuendo—Mel Brooks style. Loud chaos, surprise monster appearances, and hunchback hijinks. Mad science may cause uncontrollable laughter.
World-Class Production
Brought to life by an exceptional cast and creative team
Production & Creative Team
Director
Christian Cavallo
Choreographer
Claire Robinson
Music Director
David Butler
Music Director
Geoff Scarlett
Assistant Director
Noah Gullan
Stage Manager
Ella Thompson
Production Assistant
To be announced
Lighting Designer
Jason Bovaird
Sound Designer
To be announced
Set Designer
Damian Jones
Costume Designer
Britni Leslie
Props Designer
Lokan Woerz
As seen on
"A knockout! Young Frankenstein is that rare beast – a show that makes you laugh until your sides ache."
— The New York Times
"Hilarious, smart, and genuinely moving. Brooks has created a love letter to the Golden Age of Hollywood musicals."
— Variety
"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
Plan Your Visit
Book your tickets now for this monstrously good time
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street
St Kilda, Melbourne
Season
8 - 24 October 2026
Show Times
Ticket Prices
Standard admission
Seniors, students, MEAA, health care & low income card holders
8 & 9 October only
Theatre Works has a lockout policy. Arrive 15 mins early. No refunds for latecomers.
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval) • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible venue
About 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."
