Cynthia Erivo to play 23 (!) roles in Dracula one-woman production in the West End

[WickedStan 151]

It has been announced that Cynthia Erivo will return to the West End in February 2026, in Kip Williams' production of DRACULA. 
The show will run at the Noël Coward Theatre.
Erivo will be portraying the iconic character of Dracula, as well as 22 other roles in this one-woman show.

I WILL be seated for this, can't wait to get my ticket.

 

Edited May 13, 2025 by WickedStan

[clownery 6,954]

She will change the hair 

[Bonkers 30,071]

Amazing voice and talent 

Insufferable and awful personality 

23 x amazing voice and talent



23 x Insufferable and awful personality

[NickiMinajStan 6,894]

I know the general audience will spin it into a "DEI hire" narrative, but I do think she's a good pick to play a vampire. She does have this dramatic style about her, and her long nails, bald haircut and strong features, do make her look like a fashionable, glamorous Nosferatu. 

In theatre, men playing feminine roles, and women playing masculine roles is common. It has been since the beginning of theatre tradition, worldwide. Same for any kind of actor interpreting a character of a specific ethnicity: in Opera is very common to see greek women playing an asian character, or an italian playing a gypsy, etc. 

I think she could do a good job. If I was a movie director, a vampire would the first role I'd think for her, she has the dramatic weight for it. 

[River 120,538]

 

[NUTELLA 15,603]

1 minute ago, River said:

 

Though technically there should be no reflection in this production 🧛🏻‍♀️

[River 120,538]

1 minute ago, NUTELLA said:

Though technically there should be no reflection in this production 🧛🏻‍♀️

*crying*

*hugging*

everything will be ok, we will find a way, stay strong, if we want, we will have a reflection, we vamps are strong, smart, independent, we will find a way to see ourselves in the mirror.

yes yes let it out, cry it out

oh sweety pie

*wiping her tears*

[HeAteMyh3art 2,240]

One actress, Elphaba, Jesus and Dracula. Showstopping

[Addison Rae 17,206]

yesss diva

[PunkTheFunk 124,998]

They released a sneak preview:

 

 

[voltron92 2,428]

1 hour ago, clownery said:

She will change the hair 

And her ripped up jeans

[bionic 50,108]

well yes, she is the QUEEN

[Roughhouse Dandy 12,338]

Loving the concept and have full faith in Cynthia, but I wonder how they're going to do it logistically. 

The Picture of Dorian Gray is making it happen with screens which is on theme, but idk if that would work for Dracula. F*ck. I wish they'd release a pro-shot 😭 I wanna see it so badly. 

[jacs vs looser 4,679]

2 hours ago, Roughhouse Dandy said:

Loving the concept and have full faith in Cynthia, but I wonder how they're going to do it logistically. 

The Picture of Dorian Gray is making it happen with screens which is on theme, but idk if that would work for Dracula. F*ck. I wish they'd release a pro-shot 😭 I wanna see it so badly. 

Cynthia as Dracula: How dare you?! (Runs backstage, gets changed, returns 5 minutes later as a servant)

Cynthia as Servant: How dare I? (Runs backstage, gets changed, returns 5 minutes later as a Dracula)

Cynthia as Dracula (completely out of breath): Yeeesss

[Ladle Ghoulash 32,110]

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