Dracula

The idea of staging the musical Dracula arose from the creative potential of the multi-genre Konstantin Kisimov Music and Drama Theatre, bringing together its orchestra, choir, ballet, soloists, and guest soloists.

Inspired by Frank Wildhorn’s beautiful music, the dynamic and suspenseful libretto, and the well-known story of Bram Stoker’s celebrated novel, we decided to create this production for the first time in Bulgaria.

The style of the production can be described as stylised realism, reflecting the spirit of the late nineteenth-century Victorian era. The contrast between scenes of everyday life and scenes of horror, combined with period costumes, authentic set design, and innovative 3D mapping, creates a continuous and compelling theatrical experience fully aligned with the demands of contemporary musical theatre.

As in the original novel, part of the action in our stage version takes place in Bulgaria — in Varna. This adds another layer of colour and emotional depth to the production while recalling the historical connections between our lands and the legend of Dracula.

An interesting historical detail is that Vlad Dracula’s father, Vladislav II, was the son of the famous voivode Mircea the Elder, who was placed on the throne of Wallachia by the Bulgarian Tsar Ivan Shishman.

These historical references reinforce the sense of closeness and shared cultural memory between our peoples, adding even greater meaning and value to the production.

Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International.