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.
Loved this new take on a classic. A small cast with a huge presence took to the stage last night and what a performance of Gothic passion.
I loved the way the characters were interwoven and the work that had gone into it for the cast. This is a team of performers who have fully given themselves to their roles. The set was used well to create ever-changing scenes carefully and cleverly. The focus on the acting rather than anything else gave the production charisma and depth and helped the audience really believe in the seamless character changing.
This production certainly breathes new life into the story of Dracula, grab your garlic and don’t miss it!
I’m Cassie, a mum of 3, (most of the time I haven’t had chance to straighten my hair or drink a hot cup of tea) trying to juggle life as we all are and failing some of the time, but try and see my glass as half full!