Richard Pasco trained at the Central School and began his career in repertory. Since then he has performed in numerous West End plays and National Theatre productions and spent five years with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His television work includes Hannay and inspector Morse.

The epic battle between man and monster reaches its greatest pitch in the famous story of Frankenstein. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor himself to the very brink. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship …and horror.