Cynthia Erivo will make her return to the theatre in Sydney Theatre Company’s production of “Dracula” next year.
Hot off the success of “Wicked,” Erivo will star in the one-woman show, adapted and directed by Kip Williams, in London’s West End from February 2026 at the Noël Coward Theatre.
Australia’s own Michael Cassel, as well as Adam Kenwright, will produce.
Per a press release this week: “In this radical interpretation, Erivo will embody all twenty-three characters in Stoker’s iconic tale — from the naïve solicitor Jonathan Harker and his fiancée Mina Murray to confidante Lucy Westenra, her suitors, and the formidable vampire hunter Van Helsing — as well as the infamous Count Dracula themself.”
“Returning to the stage feels like a homecoming, one that I’ve been craving for a long time,” Erivo said.
“To do so with a story as rich, complex, and haunting as “Dracula” offers a beautiful opportunity to delve into character, into myth, and into the heart of what makes us human. From the moment I was asked, I could not get the role out of my mind. Kip’s vision is thrilling, terrifying, and deeply resonant, offering a chance to sit with not only the darkness in the world, but also the light we fight to hold onto.
“It’s a rare gift for an actor to inhabit so many voices and perspectives in one piece, and I’m honoured to do it for West End audiences in this extraordinary production. The prospect of doing this show scares me and I know it will be a huge challenge. This show will ask everything of me — and I’m ready to give it.”
Cassel added: “It is an incredible privilege to bring Kip Williams’ visionary production of “Dracula” to the West End, led by the incomparable Cynthia Erivo. Cynthia is an artist of extraordinary power and presence, and Kip’s bold approach to this iconic story will offer audiences something truly unforgettable.
“I am so excited for London audiences to experience the thrilling synergy between Cynthia’s extraordinary flair and Kip’s ground-breaking storytelling. This production represents everything we love about theatre: daring artistry, breathtaking performance, and a deep connection with audiences.”
Anne Dunn, Sydney Theatre Company Executive Director and Co-CEO, said the group is thrilled to reunite with Williams, having been the originating producer of the theatre adaptation last year, which starred Zahra Newman.
“With the incredible Cynthia Erivo at the helm, the exquisite work of STC’s award-winning, all-Australian creative team and led by Kip’s singular, ambitious vision, this spectacular interpretation of Bram Stoker’s gothic classic will be another unmissable theatrical experience for London audiences,” Dunn said.
“Dracula” will start on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, with tickets to go on sale later this year. Click here for more details.