Blood dries faster in this air
He’s waited centuries for this moment.
West Australian Ballet tours to Adelaide for the first time in more than a decade, with Krzysztof Pastor’s multi award-winning Dracula. With its powerful storytelling and opulent design, this production has captivated audiences both here and abroad. Now it’s time for South Australia to be consumed by the magnificent score and darkly gothic love story.
A co-production between West Australian Ballet and Queensland Ballet
*Music recorded by West Australian Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Principal Conductor, Jessica Gethin. Recorded at Perth Concert Hall. Recording, post-production editing and mastering by Mal Luker, Twin Palms Studio.
Based on the novel by Bram Stoker
Choreographer – Krzysztof Pastor
Set & Costume Designers – Phil R Daniels & Charles Cusick Smith
Lighting Designer – Jon Buswell
Librettist – Pawel Chynowski
Composer – Wojciech Kilar
Musical Arrangers – Michael Brett & Joshua Davis
Principal Conductor – Jessica Gethin
Event Details:
Dates: Fri 17 - 22 Apr 2026
Duration: 2 hrs 15 min, 20 min interval
Suitable for: N/A
Location: Festival Theatre, Adelaide, SA
Warnings: Contains smoke, haze, partial nudity and adult themes.