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Cynthia Erivo Details Strict Vocal Routine as She Rehearses One-Woman ‘Dracula’ for West End Run

She credits strict rules—no alcohol, no smoking, no plane meals, constant warm tea—for preserving her voice.

Overview

  • In a Dec. 29 interview, Erivo said she avoids drinking and smoking, skips airline food, and travels with tea and water to protect her voice.
  • She is currently in rehearsals for a solo stage adaptation of Dracula set to play London’s West End from early February through May 31.
  • Erivo noted she carries a personal mug to keep tea warm, a habit that has spawned a meme among fans.
  • Describing overlapping commitments, she recalled flying to South Africa the morning after the Oscars to begin preparation for Children of Blood and Bone.
  • Her slate includes Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie and the Children of Blood and Bone film slated for Jan. 15, 2027, and she is a Golden Globe nominee for the Jan. 11 ceremony.