Name: Dracula, A Comedy Of Terrors
Start: 2025-03-08T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-08T21:30:00+00:00
Location: Menier Chocolate Factory

DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS gives Bram Stoker’s horror classic a comic makeover in this lightning-fast gender-bending reimagining that features a Gen Z pansexual Count Dracula in the midst of an existential crisis. With a cast of five switching costumes and roles at the drop of a hat, this 90-minute freewheeling send-up plays with sexuality and gender norms in the spirit of comedy legends Charles Ludlam, Monty Python and Mel Brooks – and celebrates goth, camp, and the magic of live theatre itself.
In the treacherous mountains of Transylvania, Jonathan Harker, a meek English estate agent, takes a harrowing journey to meet a new and mysterious client, who happens to be the most terrifying(ly narcissistic) monster the world has ever known: Count Dracula! When the Count sets his sights on Harker’s fiancé, the brilliant young earth scientist Lucy Westfeldt, he meets his match for the first time – as well as a slew of other colorful characters including vampire hunter Jean Van Helsing, insect connoisseur Renfield and behavioral psychiatrist Wallace Westfeldt, whose British country estate doubles as a free-range mental asylum.
📍 Venue Description:

The Menier Chocolate Factory is an off-West End theatre located on Southwark Street, London, and comprises a theatre, restaurant, bar, and rehearsal space. Hailed by the Evening Standard as being "one of the most dynamic fringe venues in London", the Menier Chocolate Factory stages plays, and musicals, and hosts live music as well as stand-up comedy.

The Menier Chocolate Factory: History and Awards

The theatre occupies, as the name suggests, an old chocolate factory building that had been abandoned and left derelict since the 1980's. Revived and re-opened in 2004 as The Menier Chocolate Factory, the theatre is managed by artistic director David Babani, and has received awards and praise for performances and the unique venue itself. Just a year after its opening, the theatre received the Peter Brook/Empty Space Up and Coming Venue Award, and in the same year also swept up the Evening Standard Milton Shulman Award of Outstanding Newcomer.

The Chocolate Factory had another successful year in 2007 with the production of the Stephen Sondheim musical Sunday in the Park with George, which one a full 5 Olivier Awards, some of which included Best Actor in a Musical (Daniel Evans) as well as Best Actress in a Musical (Jenna Russell). 2009 saw more Olivier Awards for Chocolate Factory productions with Douglas Hodge winning Best Actor in a Musical for his performance of Zaza in La Cage aux Folles. The production also won Best Musical Revival.

The Menier Chocolate Factory has since continued to produce a medley of productions from musicals and play revivals to stand-up comedy, live music, and new writing.

Throughout its history, The Menier Chocolate Factory building has been inspired by both individuality and the pursuit of quality. Built in 1870 to house a chocolate factory, this unique space now comprises a restaurant and bar, rehearsal room and 150 seat theatre. Having maintained the original exposed wooden beams, unusual cast iron columns and an amazing brick feature interior, the Chocolate Factory is a stimulating environment to enjoy a high-quality and entertaining theatrical experience.

Productions at The Menier Chocolate Factory include:

Americana Absurdum by Brian Parks

The UK premiere of Fully Committed by Becky Mode

Murderer by Anthony Shaffer

The European premier of Tick, Tick… Boom! by Jonathan Larson

The world premiere of What We Did to Weinstein by Ryan Craig

The award winning revival of Sunday in the Park with George by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine

Total Eclipse by Christopher Hampton

The award winning La Cage aux Folles by Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein

The Invisible Man by Ken Hill

The Common Pursuit by Simon Gray

Sweet Charity by Neil Simon

A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler

Forbidden Broadway by Gerard Alessandrini

SMASH! by Jack Rosenthal

The European premiere of Road Show by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman

🎉 Welcome to Dracula, A Comedy Of Terrors, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Menier Chocolate Factory in the heart of London, EN for an event that will redefine your expectations. 📅 On March 8th, 2025 at 07:30 PM, witness the transformation of space and time into something truly magical. ✨ It's a curated experience combining the best of innovation, entertainment, and community spirit, creating moments that will be remembered for years to come. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned enthusiast, prepare to be amazed. 🎟️ Tickets are available at 43.00 GBP. 🎊 Book now to ensure your place in this unforgettable experience!