Casting announced for 'Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors', including Charlie Stemp and Diane Pilkington
James Daly will reprise the role of Dracula from the Off-Broadway run in Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen's reimagining of Bram Stoker’s horror classic.
UPDATE: Sebastien Torkia (La Cage Aux Folles, The Mousetrap, A Christmas Carol, Matilda the Musical) joins the cast as Mina Westfeldt and Van Helsing.
Initial casting has been announced for Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen's Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, which opens at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London on 17 March.
The comedy twist on Bram Stoker’s horror classic reimagines Dracula as a Gen Z pansexual in the midst of an existential crisis.
James Daly (La Cage aux Folles, Wendy and Peter Pan) reprises the role of Dracula from the Off-Broadway run, while Safeena Ladha (The 39 Steps, The Great Gatsby) stars as Lucy Westfeldt, Diane Pilkington (Only Fools and Horses, The Wizard of Oz, Mamma Mia!) as Dr. Westfeldt, and Charlie Stemp (Kiss Me, Kate, Crazy For You, Mary Poppins) as Jonathan Harker.
The rest of the creative team includes Greenberg (director, returning to the Menier having previously directed The Baker’s Wife and Barnum), Tijana Bjelajac (set designer), Tristan Raines (costume designer), Ben Cracknell (lighting designer), and Yvonne Gilbert (sound designer).
Further casting is yet to be announced.
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Photo credit: Charlie Stemp, Diane Pilkington, James Daly, and Safeena Ladha. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors about?
Following its successful Off-Broadway run, the UK premiere of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, comes to the Menier Chocolate Factory. The gender-bending campy show transforms Bram Stoker’s horror classic, Dracula, into a zany laughter filled production.
How do you book tickets for Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors?
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Where is Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors playing?
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors is playing at Menier Chocolate Factory. The theatre is located at 53 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1RU.
What's the age requirement for Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors?
The recommended age for Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors is Ages 14+..
How long is Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors?
The running time of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors is 1hr 30min.
Who wrote Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors?
The play is by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen.
Who directed Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors?
Gordon Greenberg stages the show.
Is Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors appropriate for kids?
This show is best for children ages 14 and above as it includes adult humour as well as sexual content.
Is Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors good?
This play is a delightfully funny production that completely reimagines the story of Count Dracula. It’s been a hit with audiences and critics, and as Time Out said, “If you've been craving a break from the frights of real life, this campy, vampy romp is a scream.
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