Dracula: The Hunt
- Sunday 02 November 6:30pm
- Abbey Theatre
- €27.50 / €22.50 (conc)
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Following the sold-out successes of Dracula: A Journey into Darkness and Dracula: Lucy’s Passion, you’re invited to descend deeper into Dracula’s darkness for the final, thrilling instalment in this epic trilogy of staged readings.
Dracula: The Hunt brings to life the novel’s climactic final ten chapters; a tale of horror, revenge, passion and pursuit. Devastated by Lucy’s death, her grieving companions, led by the formidable Van Helsing and the ever-resilient Mina Harker, resolve to track Dracula to the ends of the earth and destroy him.
But Dracula is far from defeated. Fixing his predatory gaze on Mina, he subjects her to a terrifying blood ritual, binding her to him and to the dark. What follows is a high-stakes chase across Europe, with the group racing against time and supernatural forces to intercept Dracula’s return to Transylvania. Guided by Mina’s growing psychic connection to the Count, the hunt reaches its harrowing climax – on the windswept Burgo Pass in a final confrontation soaked in blood and vengeance.
Abridged and directed by Joan Sheehy, this evocative staged reading will be vividly performed by a team of acclaimed actors, accompanied by Tom Lane’s haunting soundscape and Suzie Cummins’s dramatic lighting design.
Whether you’ve followed the journey from the beginning or are joining for the first time, Dracula: The Hunt offers an unmissable experience celebrating Stoker’s unforgettable characters and gothic vision.
A visceral, gothic plunge into the final pages of one of the most enduring horror novels of all time on our national stage.
Voice of Dracula: Barry McGovern
Arthur Holmwood and other characters: Killian Coyle
Quincy Morris and Jonathan Harker: Aidan Crowe
Mina Murray: Clare Monnelly
Van Helsing: Seamus Moran
Dr. John Seward and other characters: Ben Waddell
Director: Joan Sheehy
Soundscape and Sound Designer: Tom Lane
Lighting Designer: Suzie Cummins
Photography: Allen Kiely
Stage Managers: Emily Waters and Paula Tierney
Hair & Makeup: Leonard Daly
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes including interval |
|---|---|
| Doors | 6.10pm |
| Age Suitability | 14+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Latecomers | Latecomers will be permitted at certain times during the reading. |
| Warnings | This event contains some adult themes including references to death and some descriptions of violent and/or disturbing events. |
| Accessibility | The Abbey is wheelchair accessible. There is access to a wheelchair accessible toilet. Neckloop receivers, headsets and stethosets are available. More info |
Abbey Theatre, Abbey Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, Ireland
The closest Luas Stop is Abbey Street on the Red Line.
If travelling by Dublin Bus, a large number of stops are located on or close to O’Connell Street and Eden Quay.
If travelling by DART, the nearest station is Tara Street.
Drop off and pick up is possible outside the Abbey Theatre.
Accessibility Information
Ticketing
To confirm accessible seating or any access services, contact the Abbey Theatre’s Box Office on (01) 87 87 222 or boxoffice@abbeytheatre.ie
Arrival
Some of the pathways in the area might be uneven. Please note the Luas tracks that run across the pedestrian crossings on Abbey Street and Marlborough Street.
The closest step-free Luas Stop is Abbey Street (100m away) on the Red Line.
If travelling by Dublin Bus, a large number of stops are located on or close to O’Connell Street and Eden Quay.
The closest bus stops are:
Stops 297, 298, 299, 300, Eden Quay, Northbound – Bus numbers 14, 15, 27, 27A, 27B, 151, 782, 717
Stops 303, 302, 301, Eden Quay, Southbound – Bus numbers 14, 142, 15,191, 501, 502, 503,504, 505, 507, 33D, 118, 193, 194, 27B, 74, 784, G1, G2
If travelling by DART, the nearest station is Tara Street. From there, the Abbey Theatre is approximately 350m away.
The nearest accessible parking for the Abbey Theatre is in the Irish Life Car Park, which charges exclusive Abbey Theatre evening and matinee rates.
There is also accessible parking available in Dublin Q-Park on Cathal Brugha Street with discounted parking for Abbey customers. Pre-booking car spaces is advised. Use the code Abbey20 when you book online and get 20% off your parking.
Drop off and pick up is possible outside the Abbey Theatre.
Entry
There is step-free access to the Abbey Theatre. The doorways are push-pull to open, but members of staff may be there to open them on show days.
Space
This performance takes place on the main stage on the ground floor.
The Abbey Theatre has three levels, with only a lift that goes down to the Peacock Theatre.
Ground floor: Box office, toilets, low-level seating access to Abbey auditorium, Pegeen’s café.
First floor: Bar, upper level seating access to the Abbey auditorium.
-1 floor: The Peacock Theatre, toilets, café.
Accessible Bathroom / WC
One partially accessible wheelchair toilet is located in the Abbey Theatre foyer. There is a fully accessible wheelchair toilet available in the Peacock Theatre foyer. The entrance to the Peacock Theatre is on Abbey Street, and there is a lift inside the door that will lead to the foyer. The access bathroom is to the left of the exit from the lift.
Bar
The bar is upstairs and only accessible by stairs. The front of house staff can arrange pre-show or interval drinks downstairs on request. Alcoholic and soft drinks are available. The ground floor café provides hot and cold drinks, as well as serving hot and cold food until 4pm. All allergens are listed.
Performance Space
There are two wheelchair accessible seats available in the main Abbey Auditorium. They are both located at either end of row H. All of row H has step-free access.
Seating
In the main foyer, there is seating available at Pegeen’s Café. All tables and chairs are moveable. The chairs do not have arm rests.
Sound
An infra-red system is available for use in the Abbey auditorium. Neckloop receivers can be collected from the box office to use with hearing aids, headsets and stethoset receivers can be collected from the box office if you don’t use hearing aids.
Lighting
Throughout the venue, there will be brighter lights with some darkened areas in the performance space. The bathrooms have direct white light. In the theatre auditorium, lights will be dimmed and then darkened when the show begins.
Quieter Room
Currently, the Abbey Theatre does not have a designated quiet space.