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21–23 Mar 2025

Loading Bay

Dracula

Blackeyed Theatre

It was fright night at Loading Bay!

Blackeyed Theatre brought Bram Stoker’s timeless tale to Bradford 2025.

England, 1897. Mankind is on the cusp of seismic technological change, scientific mastery and media innovation. But somewhere between the comforts of tradition, the threat of the unknown and the shock of the new, a darker fear is emerging – and a group of young men and women will soon be plunged into an epic struggle for survival.

Nick Lane’s new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s timeless thriller blends Victorian Gothic atmosphere with 21st-century attitude – showcasing the ensemble performance style of Blackeyed Theatre.

Haunting soundscapes, powerful performances and innovative design combine to create an exhilarating theatrical experience. Don’t have nightmares…

Age 12+. Scenes depicting threat and stylised violence.

One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English theatre.”
The Stage
on Blackeyed Theatre

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Credits
Dracula by Bram Stoker. Adapted by Nick Lane.

Produced by Blackeyed Theatre in association with Harrogate Theatre and South Hill Park Arts Centre.

Credits

David Chafer
Van Helsing
Count Dracula
Richard Keightley
Doctor Seward
Count Dracula
Pele Kelland-Beau
Jonathan Harker
Quincey Morris
Maya-Nika Bewley
Mina Harker
Doctor Hennessey
Marie Osman
Lucy Westenra
RM Renfield
Harry Rundle
Arthur Holmwood
Count Dracula

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