Dracula Triumphant

I too, being part of the production, felt that the cast did their best with the music and direction they were given, and for the most part, professional every step of the way, hardworking, and the best bunch of people with which you could hope to work.

I also thought our leads were amazing. The power of Dracula's voice, and sweetness of Mina's songs, the boyish charm of Harker and strength of Lucy's voice were truly captivating. Most of the music was very powerful and lyrical, but director's outbursts, unanswered questions and leaving costuming, dress rehearsals and set design until the last minute as well as problems with the Theatre Royal and things that were promised but fell along the wayside, dampened the cast's spirits greatly.

I feel that because this was originally a play reworked into a musical, that alot of the storyline was left along the way, and would have made much more sense with either a narrator, or a bit more plot added in, as the general consensus was that people enjoyed the music, but didn't have much of an idea as to what was going on.

It was exciting performing at the Theatre Royal, but a lot more organisation and reworking needs to go into this musical if/when it is performed again, as the show does have great potential as a lot of the cast did see along the way, but didn't totally come into fruition at the end.

Well done and thank you to all the cast (and our talented rehearsal pianist), as you all helped make the show that bit more enjoyable, and because of you, made it all worthwhile.

Cheers