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Cynthia Erivo Confirmed to Lead One-Woman 'Dracula' on West End

The Tony winner will portray 23 characters in Kip Williams's cine-theatre adaptation of Bram Stoker's gothic classic, set for a 16-week run in early 2026.

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Overview

  • Cynthia Erivo will return to the stage for the first time since her Tony-winning performance in 'The Color Purple' to star in a one-woman adaptation of 'Dracula.'
  • The production, directed by Kip Williams, will employ an innovative cine-theatre approach, blending live and pre-recorded video to enable Erivo to play all 23 roles.
  • The West End run is scheduled at London’s Noël Coward Theatre from February 4 to May 31, 2026, following its premiere in Sydney in 2024.
  • Erivo will also perform an original song composed by Clemence Williams, despite the play being a non-musical.
  • Producers are coordinating Erivo's schedule to accommodate potential awards-season commitments tied to her upcoming film projects, including 'Wicked: For Good.'