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Secrets of Dracula... Unearthed
Secrets of Dracula… Unearthed
With Dacre Stoker
Thursday 23rd May, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Museum of Making, Derby, DE1 3AF
Tickets £10 from derbymuseums.org/event/secrets-of-dracula-unearthed-with-dacre-stoker
Tiptoe behind the scenes of one of the world’s most enduring literary horrors, Dracula with Dacre Stoker.
Dacre Stoker, international bestselling author and great grandnephew of Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, has spent the last 12 years researching his famous relative and uncovering the facts behind the myths associated with the research and writing of Dracula. Dacre shares many of his findings of his travels from Ireland to England and to the Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania, while on the hunt of the fictional and real-life Dracula. Through a compelling audio-visual presentation with dramatic readings, Dacre unravels the influences, superstitions and the non-fictional events that led to the creation of this beloved supernatural novel. Hear edited and unpublished portions of the novel, learn about the recently discovered location of Castle Dracula, its significance to an ongoing unanswered question, and more.
Including these topics:
Bram Stokers notes for the writing of Dracula
Books Bram used for his research from the London Library
The Dracula Typescript
Real locations Bram chose to include in Dracula
This event is part of Dracula Returns to Derby, an AHRC-funded research project led by the University of Derby in partnership with Derby Museums, Derby Theatre, Bournemouth University and Sheffield Hallam University. A series of public workshops and events connect the city with the world’s most famous vampire.
Suitable for adults, booking essential.
With Dacre Stoker
Thursday 23rd May, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Museum of Making, Derby, DE1 3AF
Tickets £10 from derbymuseums.org/event/secrets-of-dracula-unearthed-with-dacre-stoker
Tiptoe behind the scenes of one of the world’s most enduring literary horrors, Dracula with Dacre Stoker.
Dacre Stoker, international bestselling author and great grandnephew of Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, has spent the last 12 years researching his famous relative and uncovering the facts behind the myths associated with the research and writing of Dracula. Dacre shares many of his findings of his travels from Ireland to England and to the Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania, while on the hunt of the fictional and real-life Dracula. Through a compelling audio-visual presentation with dramatic readings, Dacre unravels the influences, superstitions and the non-fictional events that led to the creation of this beloved supernatural novel. Hear edited and unpublished portions of the novel, learn about the recently discovered location of Castle Dracula, its significance to an ongoing unanswered question, and more.
Including these topics:
Bram Stokers notes for the writing of Dracula
Books Bram used for his research from the London Library
The Dracula Typescript
Real locations Bram chose to include in Dracula
This event is part of Dracula Returns to Derby, an AHRC-funded research project led by the University of Derby in partnership with Derby Museums, Derby Theatre, Bournemouth University and Sheffield Hallam University. A series of public workshops and events connect the city with the world’s most famous vampire.
Suitable for adults, booking essential.
Tickets £10
Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane, Derby, Derbyshire DE1 3AF
Thu 23 May