After The London Library's discovery of the original books Bram Stoker used to research his gothic novel, Creation Theatre are packing their bags and heading to the library for a revival of Dracula.

Dates and Times: Sat 02 Feb - Sun 03 Mar at 19:30. Sunday 24 Jan and Feb 3 March at 5pm.

This atmospheric site-specific production, by Oxford-based Creation Theatre, transports the narrative to the 1950s, set amongst the emotional and social restrictions of the era. We meet a young couple reeling from their encounters with the demon Count. Jonathan struggles with his role as husband and protector, while Mina rails against the limitations placed on her as an intelligent woman.

Innovative audio-visual design will convey the sense of dread induced by the unseen vampire presence. The staging takes place in the Reading Room of The London Library and takes on a macabre significance following the recent discovery that numerous books still on the Library’s shelves are the original copies that Bram Stoker used to create his masterpiece.

“Creation’s new production of Dracula uses innovative techniques and staging to tell the story, while simultaneously taking it back to its roots. Sexuality, identity, and the boundary between good and evil are questioned throughout, held up to close scrutiny, and found to be fragile and fragmenting. The horror aspects of the story are brought to the forefront, and there are many moments that are genuinely frightening.” - Daily Info

★★★★★ “It is sensuous, unsettling, humorous in parts and technically brilliant with expert stagecraft. It is absorbing to the point of hypnotic. There is a little gore; most of the frights are unseen. This is a very grown-up Dracula for our times with a strong female lead. A hugely enjoyable show and a towering achievement for Creation.” The Oxford Times

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COMPETITION: Win 1x pair of tickets to attend Creation Theatre: Dracula at The London Library at 19:30 on Saturday 09 February. To enter the competition, send an email to vienna@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ line. The winner will be randomly selected.
Q: Jeremy Brett, Christopher Lee, Frank Langella and Richard Roxburgh have played both Dracula and which other well known character in films?
A: .1) The Abominable Snowman .2) Batman .3) Sherlock Holmes .4) Big Bird