Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has unveiled rehearsal images for its upcoming production of Dracula, which runs from 11 September to 11 October 2025.
This major new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s horror classic comes from acclaimed playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm (Emilia, The Wasp) and director Emma Baggott (A Taste of Honey).
Inspired by gothic literature and the macabre theatrical tradition of the Grand Guignol, Dracula promises a blood-soaked, fear-inducing experience that will immerse audiences in a chilling tale of monstrous desires.
The cast includes Mei Mac as Lucy, Jack Myers as Jonathan, Umi Myers as Mina, Phoebe Naughton as Van Helsing/Ensemble, Macy Seelochan as Elise/Ensemble, and B Terry as Renfield/Ensemble. Casting is by Heather Basten CDG.
The creative team features Grace Smart (Set and Costume Design), Joshie Harriette (Lighting Design), Adam Cork (Composer and Sound Design), Chi-San Howard (Movement Director), John Bulleid & Gareth Kalyan (Illusion Design), Bethan Clark (Fight and Intimacy Director), Annemette Verspeak (Voice Coach), Grainne Flynn (Assistant Director), Louisa Smith (Casting Associate), and Joyce Lulendo (Casting Assistant).
Umi Myers said: “I am so thrilled to be a part of this exciting new production of Dracula. Morgan Lloyd Malcom has injected a new life into this classic tale, which will excite (and frighten) new audiences as well as those who already love the horror genre. With the amazing Emma Baggot at our helm, I cannot wait to sink my teeth into this extraordinary project and get to work alongside such a great cast!”
Morgan Lloyd Malcolm said: “There is a timeless obsession with Bram Stoker’s Dracula which has been so exciting to dig into so far and I can’t wait to work with Emma and our incredible cast and team to bring it to the stage. Horror has long been a genre I’ve loved and to be able to explore this classic story within the context of the scary times we’re living through has felt particularly important and exciting.”
Emma Baggott added: “We have formed a company of brilliant and resilient human beings that are all ready to take on Morgan Lloyd Malcom’s fearsome adaptation of Dracula and confront the monsters of our times. I adore their creativity, insatiable curiosity and thirst for new stories. It is an honour to bring this new adaption of an enduring classic story to the Lyric stage and I am so excited by the creative team we have amassed to help me tell this story. I couldn’t think of a better group of people to stand side by side with.”
Rachel O’Riordan, Artistic Director of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, said: “I’m delighted that this fresh adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic is premiering on the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre stage this September. Adapted by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and directed by Emma Baggott, this thrilling story is ripe for retelling in its exploration of obsession, violence, and female power. Our auditorium is a place for bold storytelling that delights and shocks, and we can’t wait to share it with audiences as part of our 130th birthday season.”
Awakened by unimaginable horrors, Mina Harker emerges as the sole survivor of the tragic events. She recounts Dracula’s journey from Transylvania to London, piecing together the truth with her allies in a performance that may be more than just a warning.
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