Warragul & Drouin Gazette

Dracula classic gets a shake and stir

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Sharpen your fangs as a new adaptation of the bloody classic “Dracula” arrives from the critically-acclaimed contempora­ry theatre company “shake & stir”.

The West Gippsland Arts Centre will present “Dracula” at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham on Tuesday, June 6 with shows at 11am and 8pm.

This Gothic horror story tells of young lawyer Jonathan Harker visiting Castle Dracula deep within the Carpathian Mountains. He’s not expecting the strange hospitalit­y received from his mysterious host.

Alone and trapped within the castle walls, Jonathan discovers that Dracula wants more than his presence at the dinner table - he might also be the main course.

Leaving Jonathan for dead and his castle behind, Dracula travels to London on a quest for seduction, true love and above all - blood.

From the company behind the multi-award winning, national touring production­s of “1984” and “Animal Farm”, comes this new adaptation of Bram Stoker's 1897 twisted tale.

Establishe­d in 2006, shake & stir is one of Australia’s leading contempora­ry theatre companies and specialise­s in the creation of new work.

This production is suitable for ages 15 and over.

Tickets are $45 for adults, $43 for concession, $38 for members and groups, and $28 for under 18s.

A bonus to this show, is the option of “The Dracula Experience” which includes show ticket, dinner and beverage, post-show beverage, post-show meet and greet with cast, and transport to and from the venue from Warragul. This is available only for the 8pm show.

The Dracula Experience tickets are $80 for adults and $75 for members.

For bookings or further informatio­n, contact the West Gippsland Arts Centre box-office on 5624 2456 or visit wgac.org.au.

 ??  ?? Leading contempora­ry theatre company “shake & stir” will present a new adaptation of Gothic horror tale “Dracula” with two shows on Tuesday, June 6.
Leading contempora­ry theatre company “shake & stir” will present a new adaptation of Gothic horror tale “Dracula” with two shows on Tuesday, June 6.
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