“Welcome to my house. Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness you bring.”

Jonathan Goddard plays the infamous Vampire Count, whose sinister and ruthless ambitions challenge the very fabric of Victorian society. As his victims and opponents rally against him they must face the darkness and savagery within themselves.

Bruce’s company of ten exceptional dancers bring Bram Stoker’s haunting, erotic tale to life in a heart wrenching and magical dance theatre production. With a mix of music from Bach and Mozart to Ligeti and Fred Frith, Bruce explores choreographic styles ranging from the subtlety of classical etiquette to visceral contemporary dance.

Dracula is lit by Guy Hoare, designed by Phil Eddolls with costumes by Dorothee Brodrück and puppets and masks by Pickled Image. Directed and Choreographed by Mark Bruce.

“The dancers are talented. So is Bruce, utilising a wildly eclectic soundtrack to demonstrate anew a facility for movement invention both visceral and elegant.” The Times

“Dracula succeeds on every level. A testament to great adaptation, economical storytelling, visually stunning and a truly gripping evening of theatre.” -What’s On Stage *

“Thrilling, atmospheric Dracula…spins out the physical stories with bone-dry wit and florid sensuality…Kill for a ticket” The Guardian ****

Dracula from Mark Bruce Company on Vimeo.