Cynthia Erivo will return to the stage for the first time in almost ten years in Sydney Theatre Company's critically acclaimed production of DRACULA. And it promises to be a grand comeback, as she'll embody all twenty-three characters in Stoker's iconic tale .
Adapted and directed by Kip Williams, the play will premiere at the Noël Coward Theatre in 2026, with performances starting on Wednesday, February 4. Tickets will go on sale later in the year, with details and waitlist available here.
The Tony, Grammy and Emmy award-winner said: "Returning to the stage feels like a homecoming, one that I’ve been craving for a long time. 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.
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"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."
In his adaptation, Williams delves into the metaphorical power of DRACULA, crafting a story that reorients the narrative around a psychological battle between fear and desire. Through a solo performance, the piece blurs the boundaries between self and other, suggesting that the monster may not be external, but something stirring inside.
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He added: "I am thrilled to be returning to the West End to direct my adaptation of Bram Stoker's DRACULA and to collaborate with the extraordinary Cynthia Erivo, as she brings to life the many iconic characters of this much-adored tale. Our production expands upon Stoker's exploration of the tension between fear and desire, offering a contemporary perspective on the vampire as a monster that lurks not beyond, but within.
"I am excited to reunite with many of my Dorian Gray collaborators on this project, and it is an immense privilege to have such a singularly gifted artist as Cynthia at the heart of it. I can't wait to share this piece with London audiences, especially in the West End, a place where Bram spent so much of his creative life."
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