Dracula Returns to Derby

Dracula stepped onto the stage for the first time right here in Derby, at the Grand Theatre, in May 1924.

Dracula Returns to Derby aims to restore the city’s place in the story of the world’s most famous vampire. When the curtain went up, our Dracula was suave and charming, dressed in a dinner suit and opera cloak, a very different vampire to the monster found in Bram Stoker’s novel.

We’re holding a series of public workshops and events exploring the character of Dracula, from the ‘Derby Dracula’ that influenced Bela Lugosi’s interpretation, to the current friendly owner of Hotel Transylvania.

We want to get the whole city thinking about the links between Derby and Dracula.

To become one of our 'Dracbassadors', get involved in our creative workshops and find out about our events and festivals, register your interest via our online form and keep an eye on this page for all the latest news and event info.

Latest news

Keep up to date with the latest news from the Dracula Returns to Derby project through our frequent blog posts:

• Dracula? In Derby?