Dracula; The Bloody Truth
by Le Navet Betechildren-and-family, comedy
Completely ridiculous, fools version of the classic novel through the eyes of the seriously angry Van Helsing.
about the production
'Dracula: The Bloody Truth' is a theatrical retelling of Bram Stokers classic novel, (Directed by John Nicholson, Peepolykus) it will expose that the events recorded in 1897 were not fiction....but fact. This brand new comedy goes on a journey across Europe and into the world of the super natural, educating everyone on the perils of dealing with vampires...and actors. Professor Van Helsing sets out to educate the world in his historically accurate version of Dracula, as the Professor himself and the three actors he has commissioned, present this true story through the mediums of song, dance, soliloquy, and silliness!
about the artist
Le Navet Bete are committed to creating hilarious theatre shows using engaging and creative storytelling. Our mission is to create and tour hugely entertaining work to as many people as possible, whilst blowing stuff up and occasionally being slightly inappropriate. We are 5 friends, co-directors and co-conspires; this relationship has become our second biggest strength (our first is our audiences) and has huge benefits like being happy to share the same underwear, create inimitable, ridiculous comedy and spend most of our waking time on tour in the back of a van with each other!
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stage dimensions
width: 8 metres
height: 4 metres
depth: 6 metres
Tour with a stage manager, production manager. Require - 36 ways of dimming, blackout, good PA with 12 inputs (Min). Can supply lx, sound and projection equipment when required for smaller shows
Family friendly - comparable to a Pixar film in its accessibility. We have had 4 generations of the same family come to our shows individually. Comedy audiences, theatre audiences, students and young people.
Ingenious and effortlessly hilarious, they deliver a cracking mix of wit and slapstick tomfoolery, served with physical panache . . . Big on laughs and theatrical pizzazz, this Devon-based company has a style and slickness that wholly engages the audience in their merry mayhem.
an hour’s worth of madness, beautifully crafted sleight of hand and outrageous play. A joy from start to finish
Startling visual effects and the troupe’s ability to use physical comedy to its utmost potential contrived to produce a version of Chester Gould’s original comic strip with delightful and disarming ingenuity.
Script available online, BSL interpreter can be provided at cost to the venue. Very visual theatre. Relaxed performances are also available although we would suggest that the nature of our work means that all performances are relaxed and would never exclude anybody from enjoying the show.
workshops available at cost (please enquire).
£1400 guarantee vs ticket sale split/show. Very happy to negotiate with new venues as we're always looking to build relationships with venues and forge a stronger touring network. Travel estimated at .45p/mile and accommodation required for more than 70miles from Exeter (approx £200/night)
