Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest
17 – 21 February 2027
Following sold-out seasons in London’s West End, San Francisco, Singapore and across Australia in 2026, BIG Live’s critically acclaimed Dracula comes to Canberra in 2027.
Choreographed by Joel Burke, with a powerful score led by Emmy Award-winning composer Jason Fernandez, Dracula features some of the most iconic music of Claude Debussy, Franz Liszt, Camille Saint-Saëns and Modest Mussorgsky.
The story begins in the 1600s. The warrior Vlad learns his beloved wife has been condemned and killed, renounces his faith and is transformed into Dracula, Lord of the Vampires. Two centuries later, newlyweds Jonathan and Mina travel to Transylvania and into the Count’s castle, where Mina bears an uncanny resemblance to the love he lost.
Breathtaking choreography, hauntingly beautiful music and stunning production design come together in a story of forbidden love, immortality and sacrifice.
Presented by BIG Live in association with United Airlines.
★★★★★ “Consider us captivated for eternity.” – Vogue
★★★★★ “The best thing we’ve seen in Central London” – London West End Audience
★★★★★ “Ballet of the highest calibre.” – Bakchormeeboy
Show details:
Synopsis
17 – 21 February 2027
Following sold-out seasons in London’s West End, San Francisco, Singapore and across Australia in 2026, BIG Live’s critically acclaimed Dracula comes to Canberra in 2027.
Choreographed by Joel Burke, with a powerful score led by Emmy Award-winning composer Jason Fernandez, Dracula features some of the most iconic music of Claude Debussy, Franz Liszt, Camille Saint-Saëns and Modest Mussorgsky.
The story begins in the 1600s. The warrior Vlad learns his beloved wife has been condemned and killed, renounces his faith and is transformed into Dracula, Lord of the Vampires. Two centuries later, newlyweds Jonathan and Mina travel to Transylvania and into the Count’s castle, where Mina bears an uncanny resemblance to the love he lost.
Breathtaking choreography, hauntingly beautiful music and stunning production design come together in a story of forbidden love, immortality and sacrifice.
Presented by BIG Live in association with United Airlines.
★★★★★ “Consider us captivated for eternity.” – Vogue
★★★★★ “The best thing we’ve seen in Central London” – London West End Audience
★★★★★ “Ballet of the highest calibre.” – Bakchormeeboy
Dates & Times
Wednesday 17 February 2027, 7.30pm
Thursday 18 February 2027, 7.30pm
Friday 19 February 2027, 7.30pm
Saturday 20 February 2027, 2pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 21 February 2027, 1pm & 6pm
Details
PRESENTED BY:
BIG Live
DURATION:
Approximately 2 hours, including interval.
LATECOMERS:
For most performances, latecomers cannot be admitted until a break in the performance. Please allow plenty of time to cover traffic and parking delays.
WARNINGS:
This performance contains theatrical violence, strobe lighting and haze effects.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences aged 12+ or with parental discretion.
VENUE:
Canberra Theatre
SEATING PLAN
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