Dracula

British Touring Shakespeare is bringing a new take on Bram Stoker’s Dracula to the Brighton Open Air Theatre this September. This adaptation shifts the focus away from the traditional narrative, centring instead on Mina Harker. In this version, she stands before a Victorian scientific society to recount her experiences fighting the Count, attempting to validate her claims despite the clear scepticism of the academics listening to her. It is a specific approach to the gothic classic that highlights her role as a recognised vampire hunter, offering a different perspective on the events usually associated with the story.

The performance is scheduled for Thursday, 3 September 2026, with the show starting at 19:00. The production has a total duration of two hours and fifteen minutes, which includes an interval. As the venue is an open-air space located in Dyke Road Park, it is useful to know that the gates open one hour before the performance begins. The theatre itself holds 400 people and is designed to be fully accessible, featuring step-free access, accessible toilets, and specific provisions for audience members with visual, hearing, or mobility requirements. If you prefer to bring your own food, the venue allows picnics, though there is also a selection of food, drinks, and merchandise available to purchase at the site.

Regarding the logistics, the play is recommended for those aged 12 and over. Tickets are priced at £17.00 for a standard entry, £16.00 for concessions, and £12.00 for those under 25. This event is part of the wider summer season at the Brighton Open Air Theatre, which includes a variety of other performances such as The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, and Frankenstein. The venue maintains a consistent schedule of theatre, comedy, and music throughout the warmer months, and this particular production of Dracula fits into that ongoing programme of literary adaptations.