Monster show: Lacey Turner plays out another doomed relationship as Frankenstein's bride in live show

By Sarah Fitzmaurice


Blood splattered: Lacey took to the stage in Leeds last night for a live performance of BBC Three's Frankenstein's Wedding


Her relationships on-screen came to a series of violent and tragic ends playing Stacey Branning on EastEnders.

And Lacey Turner has found herself playing out yet another doomed relationship in her latest role as Frankenstein’s bride.

The 22-year-old actress starred in the live BBC3 musical at Kirkstall Abbey yesterday – a far cry from the streets of Albert Square.


The show was played out in front of a 12,000 strong audience dressed as wedding guests at the historic venue.

Lacey plays bride-to-be Elizabeth Lavenza in the BBC Thee musical shown last night.

The story told the tragic end to Elizabeth’s romance with Victor Frankenstein as part of a live music drama and dance event by BBC Three.

Starting off well: Lacey as Elizabeth played the excited bride-to-be while fiance Victor Frankenstein (Andrew Gower) was worried about his monster


While Elizabeth is excited about her upcoming nuptials her fiancé the scientist, played by Andrew Gower, is preoccupied with the monster he has created.

Dressed in a long cream satin gown Lacey looks stunning as she approaches her wedding day but all does not end well as the creature seeks revenge.

It attacks Elizabeth in a brutal and what appears to be a fatal attack leaving her covered in blood and struggling for her life.

Dramatic scenes: David Harewood as the monster and Lacey as Frankenstein's bride. The play was shown live in front of 12,000 people dressed as guests


Tragic end: Andrew and Lacey in a dramatic clinch in the ambitious and daring project shown live on BBC Three last night


Lacey is no stranger to live performances after filming the climax to the Archie Mitchell murder storyline which celebrated EastEnders 25th anniversary with a live episode which revealed her character was in fact the murderer.

Speaking about the role in the adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel last month she said: ‘This is a fantastic project. I'm looking forward to it being live - it's definitely an adrenaline rush.’

Speaking ahead of the performance she said: ‘My message to everyone has been: don’t panic and try to enjoy every last second of the performance, because it goes so fast.’



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