Dracula
13 Feb - 15 Feb
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The time is 1897. Mankind is on the cusp of vast technological change, scientific mastery and media innovation. But poised between traditional beliefs, the threat of the unknown and the shock of the new world, an altogether darker fear is emerging. As a new shadow looms large over England, a small group of young men and women, led by Professor Van Helsing, are plunged into an epic struggle for survival.
Stretching from London, through provincial England, to the mountainous wastes of Transylvania, Bram Stoker’s timeless gothic thriller embodies the struggle to break taboos, resist temptation and stop the unknown outside becoming the enemy within.
Adapted by Nick Lane, this brilliant, theatrical treatment of Bram Stoker’s adventure blends Victorian Gothic with the Contemporary, showcasing Blackeyed Theatre’s trademark ensemble performance style and featuring a haunting soundscape, powerful performances and innovative design for an exhilarating theatrical experience.
Important information
Ticket prices: £22.50
Running time: 2hrs 15mins plus interval
Age recommendation: 12+
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
U26 – £16.50
Schools/Student Groups – £12 – bookings of 25 or more will gain online access to an HD recording of the show
Post Show Q&A with members of the company on 13 Feb – free to attend and open to anyone with a show ticket (1hr approx.)
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Dracula is richly theatrical in its performance style, making it the perfect choice for the live theatre evaluation module taken as part of a Drama or Performing Arts GCSE. The novel is also studied by some schools within the 19th century literature module for English Literature and remains an excellent example of classic Gothic fiction.
Exclusive offer to schools: For bookings of 25 or more, online access to an HD recording of Dracula is included in the cost of your booking. Contact the theatre/box office for more details.
A free education pack is also available to all schools booking to see the performance.
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Reviews
★★★★
“An absorbing, atmospheric retelling of Bram Stoker’s horror classic…
Set pieces such as Dracula’s brides crawling out from the castle’s foundations and one character’s bones being crushed by the count’s powers of mind control are unnervingly effective”
The Stage★★★★.5
“A terrific thriller in run-up to Halloween…Eerie music and ethereal vocals add delicious drama to the 19th century gothic horror tale”.
Derby World★★★★
“The phrase “landmark production” is much abused and over used. For once, here, it is justified…
The production is unquestionably a success, delivered with style, panache and chutzpah and received a deserved warm ovation at the final curtain.”
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