Dacre Stoker: 129 Years of Dracula from Novel to Stage and Screen

Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm UTC+01:00

The Pump Room, SK17 6BH Buxton, United Kingdom | Buxton

Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust
Publisher/HostBuxton Crescent Heritage Trust
Dacre Stoker: 129 Years of Dracula from Novel to Stage and Screen
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129 Years of Dracula from Novel to Stage to Screen Dracula on Stage & Screen: 129 years of the Count Enjoy an engaging audio-visual presentation by Dacre Stoker, international best-selling author and great-grandnephew of Dracula creator Bram Stoker.
In this fascinating 80-minute presentation, Dacre traces the remarkable journey of Bram Stoker’s gothic masterpiece—from early dramatic readings and stage adaptations to the many iconic film and television portrayals of Count Dracula across more than a century of popular culture. Through a curated collection of rare images and memorable film clips, audiences will explore how Dracula has evolved through different eras, cultures, and genres—from silent cinema to modern television interpretations. The program concludes with an interactive audience discussion, where participants are invited to vote for their favourite actor to have portrayed the legendary Count Dracula.
This lively presentation is sure to educate, entertain, and enlighten both devoted Dracula fans and curious newcomers alike.
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