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Cynthia Erivo to Lead One-Woman 'Dracula' in West End Debut

The Tony-winning actress will portray 23 characters in a cine-theatre adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic, set for a 16-week run at London's Noel Coward Theatre in 2026.

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Overview

  • Cynthia Erivo returns to the stage for the first time since 2017, taking on all 23 roles, including Count Dracula, in a one-woman adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel.
  • The production will run for a limited 16-week engagement from February 4 to May 31, 2026, at London's Noel Coward Theatre.
  • Directed by Kip Williams, the play uses an innovative cine-theatre format that integrates live and pre-recorded video for seamless character transitions.
  • An original song composed by Clemence Williams will be performed by Erivo, though the production is a play, not a musical.
  • The adaptation builds on the success of the Sydney Theatre Company's original run and follows Erivo's collaboration with producers Michael Cassel and Adam Kenwright.