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Step into the world of Dracula - if you dare.

Seducing countless generations, Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire lives on in this extraordinary ballet. The dark tale of the immortal Count is played out through Northern Ballet’s blend of sensuous dancing and gripping theatre enhanced by gothic sets and costumes.

If you think you know what to expect from ballet, think again. This is ballet with a dramatic bite that will leave you thirsty for more - don’t miss your chance to experience it.

Features music by Schnittke, Rachmaninov, Pärt and Daugherty.

Watch Dracula on BBC iPlayer

Running time 2 hours 3 minutes (approximately, includes one interval)

This ballet features flashing lights at the end of the first act.

Age guidance 12+

‘The company are in fine dramatic form.’
The Guardian
‘...it's a show anyone can sink their teeth into!’
Whats on Stage
Harker and Arthur try to hold on to Mina despite her wanting to be with Dracula
Arthur dances with Lucy, unaware of her being under Dracula's spell
Old Dracula wakes from his slumbers
Renfield leaps and battles his demons
Dracula has Lucy in his complete thrall

Creative Team

Choreography, Direction and Costume Design
Set Design
  • Ali Allen
Lighting Deisgn
Music
  • Alfred Schnittke
  • Sergei Rachmaninov
  • Arvo Pärt
  • Michael Daugherty
Orchestration

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