FRANK. The Musical

A Bold New Musical Inspired by True Events

What do we fight for? at what cost? Set against the backdrop of WWI, FRANK. The Musical tells the powerful story of Karl Frank, the son of a German immigrant who chose to fight for Aotearoa, New Zealand in a time of deep national and personal conflict.

Rose Ellis alongside her love Karl, witness a generation torn apart by war and bound by love, duty, and hope. Travel from the shores of Te Whanganui-a-Tara to the brutal trenches of the Western Front in this gripping original production.

Featuring a cast of 8 actors and a live 5-piece band, FRANK. The Musical combines the intimacy of chamber theatre with the emotional scale of musical storytelling. With a sweeping original score blending early 20th-century sounds and modern folk influences, this is a story of resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring power of connection.

This boosted campaign allows us to support and fairly compensate the many people it takes to bring a new piece of original theatre to life. It also gives you the opportunity to contribute to a powerful and deeply human work.  A musical that shines light on, amplifies unheard voices, and blends heartfelt storytelling with a compelling, contemporary score.

FRANK. The Musical is on at the Gryphon Theatre from the 27th - 28th February and 1st March as part of the 2026 Wellington Fringe Festival 

Ticket link: Fringe Festival