Dracula the Vampyr

This listing is for a Groundswell event, with box-office service provided by SproutSpoken.

Groundswell presents: Dracula the Vampyr! as part of the Cream of Cornish Weekender.

Beware. He is unearthed. He is coming. Keep your windows locked and gather the garlic! The team that brought you The Odyssey, Canterbury Tales and A Christmas Carol now revive their version of Bram Stoker’s classic tale of the infamous vampire. Devised and written in their inimitable and irreverent style, Rabbit Theatre bring you a bold and bloody one-man performance with plenty of bite... it's Dracula: the Vampyr! Starring Kneehigh Theatre veteran, David Mynne, expect bats and more bats; garlic and gore; lunatics and lady vampires! They're all here in this adaptation of the most well-known of all gothic horrors. Be warned: this monstrous, disturbing and completely batty tale of dark deeds (and the undead) will thrill and seduce you… It's deliciously dark! Horribly hair-raising! Spectacularly silly!

Loosely based on the novel by Bram Stoker and adapted by Andrew McPherson.  

Starring Dave Mynne.

Script by Simon Harvey and Dave Mynne.  

Directed by Simon Harvey. 

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EVENT DETAILS...

Tickets:

'FESTIVAL FIVERS' ticket - £5

BeNewquay Festival are subsidising the Cream of Cornish Weekender events so that you can come along by purchasing a standard ticket for just a fiver!

'FESTIVAL FOR FREE' ticket - £FREE

BeNewquay Festival would love you to get along and enjoy this event, even if you  do not have the means. Please select a free ticket if you wouldn’t be able to attend due to your current financial situation.

'FULL FIFTEEN'  weekender ticket - £15

Fancy coming to all the Cream of Cornish Weekender events? Get a ticket to all four events for the price of only three!

The FULL FIFTEEN ticket gives you entry to the following events:

Kana by Candlelight - Friday 1st November, 8pm)

Dracula - Saturday 2nd November, 2pm

LOL-A-DAY DESTINATION! - [comedy night] -  Saturday 2nd November, 8pm)

Micro Movies Matinee - Sunday 3rd November, 11am

Where is the event taking place?

The event will be in central Newquay but the venue is still to be decided; we have secured a preliminary venue but are looking at developing a high-street 'meanwhile space' to hold the event. Full details wil be sent to all ticket-holders beforehand in good time.

Doors: 1.30pm

Start: 2.00pm

Running time: 70mins

Suitable for 12+ 

Bar: 

A licensed bar up will be up and running for the event

Getting to the event:  

Depending on venue, a nearby car park will be recommended (please consider using public transport!)

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Groundswell 

A new organisation formed to coalesce and catalyse creativity in all its forms across Newquay, Cornwall. One of its priorities is to increase the offer and range of live performance in the town, working to programme a range of events in interesting places. jointhegroundswell.co.uk

The Cream of Cornish Weekender 

Groundswell brings a programme to Newquay of some to the best live performance and film to come out Cornwall in recent years. Watch out for theatre, comedy, live music and a selection of film shorts, all in the space of less than 48 hours. The Cream of Cornish Weekender is proudly part of BeNewquay Festival. Be sure to check out the other events!

BeNewquay Festival - a celebration of creativity (1st November – 1st December)

Newquay’s creative spirit will take centre stage during November with a programme of events and activities for all to enjoy. Whether you take part in a workshop or watch a live show, you’re sure to experience something new. benewquayfestival.co.uk

Be Newquay Festival is brought to you by Cornwall Council project ‘Experience Newquay’ in collaboration with local project partners Visit Newquay and Love Newquay. Experience Newquay is a two-year project (due to run until March 2025) from Cornwall Council and funded by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme. The project aims to encourage a resilient year-round visitor economy, put a spotlight on the low season and embrace Newquay’s unique identity. Designed to attract an even flow of local and national visitors who sustainably engage with the town throughout the year. The project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by Government as a Lead Authority for the fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.