Dracula Returns to Derby

In May 1924, at the world premiere at Derby's Grand Theatre, Dracula stepped onto the stage for the first time. He was charming, suave and dressed in a dinner suit and opera cloak, a different vampire to the monster of Bram Stoker’s novel. Dracula Returns to Derby aims to restore the city’s place in the story of the world’s most famous vampire. We are recruiting 'Dracbassadors' to celebrate all the versions of Dracula, from the Derby Dracula to the friendly owner of Hotel Transylvania. If you have an idea for events and creative workshops, we have a Dracula Fund to support them.

A list of our events and workshops is available to access:

• You can also sign up for our project newsletter
• If you've attended one of our events, want to become a Dracbassador, or apply to our Dracula Fund, please fill out our project survey
• We also have a Facebook and an Instagram page
• Information on our Dracula conference and celebration is available to view 

Dracula Returns to Derby is an Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded research project led by the University of Derby in partnership with Derby Museums, Derby Theatre, Bournemouth University and Sheffield Hallam University.