Nan Colton presents Mary Shelley

What if one of the greatest horror stories ever written was born from the mind of a grieving teenage girl? In Nan Colton presents Mary Shelley, you’ll step into the fascinating world of the woman behind Frankenstein. 

This powerful one-woman performance features renowned actress, author, and historian Nan Colton. First, you’ll learn about Mary’s radical upbringing and her passionate, scandalous relationship with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.

Then, through Colton’s vivid portrayal, you’ll relive the fateful summer on Lake Geneva that gave birth to her iconic novel. Along the way, discover how Mary Shelley’s life was shaped by loss, love, rebellion, and resilience. As a result, she created one of literature’s most enduring stories.