Bram Stoker’s Dracula is a timeless Gothic novel that serves as the blueprint for every vampire story ever written. Now, Stoker’s supernatural world collides with the seductiveness of cabaret to create ‘We call it Cabaret’ in London. Unravelling in an intimate moonlit setting, this enticing live show features spicy performances, sultry music and spectacular costumes. Add the supernatural mystique of our favourite vampire, and you’ve got an enchanting 60-minute spectacle that’s worth sinking your teeth into.
Coming to Shaw Theatre on selected dates over the coming months, this tantalising cabaret show breathes new life into the pages of Stoker’s famous tale. Tickets are on sale now but spaces are limited, so make sure you get yours today!
What is ‘We call it Cabaret’?
Stoker’s original 1897 Dracula novel unravels through letters and diary entries, but that’s not the case at ‘We call it Cabaret’ in London. The 18+ show leans on the centuries-old cabaret art form to share the timeless tale of a blood-sucking vampire that lurks in the shadows. Under the eerie glow of moonlight, talented performers dressed in opulent costumes serenade audiences with racy dances and theatrical movements over the course of 60 minutes.
Cabaret, its story and the show
From the can-can to jazz hands, there are a ton of instantly recognisable dances and movements associated with cabaret. Even the costumes are iconic in their right (think fishnets, feathers, top hats and those super tight corsets). So how did the entertainment form become so popular? Emerging as an act of defiance against bourgeois conventions in late 19th-century Paris, cabaret originated as a provocative combo of comedy, poetry and dance.
Today, cabaret continues to push the boundaries of entertainment through music, dance and storytelling. And this season, ‘We call it Cabaret’ continues this legacy by bringing Dracula to life right here in London. Voice-over narration guides the story while Middle Eastern music and spectacular choreo elevate the moonlit show — complete with the high-kicking flair of classic cabaret.
From the creators of ‘We call it Jazz’ comes a moonlit cabaret show oozing with charm, sensuality and supernatural allure. Tickets for ‘We call it Cabaret’ in London are now one sale but only a few invitations remain, so don’t wait for the next full moon to get yours…
Each show takes places over the course of 60 minutes and doors open 30 minutes prior to the show start time. Tickets are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each zone and late entry is not permitted, so we recommend getting to the venue with some time to spare.