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  • 2026
  • Dracula
BIG Dracula
  • Ballet

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Until 2 Aug 2026
Lyric Theatre
  • Due to popular demand, two new shows have been added on Wednesday, 29 July at 2pm and Friday, 31 July at 2pm!

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Overview

Dracula – Ballet at its darkest is coming to QPAC!

Fresh from a sold-out London West End and US season, BIG Live’s critically acclaimed Dracula returns to Brisbane’s Lyric Theatre for a strictly limited season.

Choreographed by Joel Burke and featuring a powerful score led by Emmy Award-winning composer Jason Fernandez. Featuring some of the most iconic pieces of music by Claude Debussy, Franz Liszt, Camille Saint-Saëns and Modest Mussorgsky.

Dracula is a bold and cinematic reimagining of Bram Stoker’s gothic masterpiece. With breathtaking choreography, hauntingly beautiful music, and stunning production design.

A story of forbidden love, immortality and sacrifice, Dracula is a thrilling theatrical experience that has captivated audiences across Australia and abroad.

Don’t miss the return of one of Australia’s most talked-about new ballet productions. 

  • ★★★★★
    Rich storytelling, evocative set-design, and breathtaking performances.
    The Scoop
  • Gothic, amazing & dramatic.
    London West End Audience
  • The best thing we’ve seen in Central London.
    London West End Audience

Synopsis

  • BIG Live Dracula Synopsis [PDF 450KB]

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Gallery

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