Dracula’s: Sanctuary arrives in Darwin with new tricks

A vampire-themed show that “goes like a freight train” is returning to the Territory, with its talented cast confirming they have new tricks up their sleeves. See for details.

Molly Kealy and Spencer Craig are gearing up for highly anticipated show Dracula's: Sanctuary, set to take place at Darwin Entertainment Centre. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Blood bags, rock ‘n’ roll, and vampires are just some of the ingredients of a wild Darwin show this week, with a talented team of performers gearing up to give locals a unforgettable experience.

Dracula’s: Sanctuary has arrived in the Top End to deliver three consecutive evenings of shock and fun, following a sold-out start to its 2024 national tour.

Featuring comedy, stunts, dance and music, the show returns to the Territory after its cast and crew developed a soft spot for the north after touring in 2023, according to Newman chief executive Luke Newman.

“We had such a great time we just couldn’t help ourselves,” he said.

“It’s completely different show though, all the songs, comedy, acts have changed – it’ll be bigger and louder.”

The show “goes like a freight train”. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Mr Newman said the show, which is split into two halves, would captivate its audience instantly.

“It goes like a freight train and finishes with a bang,” he said.

“It feels like there’s a lot of negativity in the media around financial stress and hardship – what we’re going to do is give you a couple of hours to escape that and think ‘wow that’s awesome’.”

Dancer Molly Kealey said Dracula was an “epic” show to be a part of.

“We have incredible vocalists, aerialists – everything you could ask for in a show,” she said.

“I’m looking forward to seeing how the audience reacts to it.”

Mr Craig says the show has a “cabaret and circus” feel to it. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

Canadian aerial specialist Spencer Craig said he enjoyed the variety of the show.

“It’s like a live rock event with cabaret and circus mixed in.”

Supported by a $100,000 winch, Mr Craig revealed how he prepared for his incredible acts.

“Every show I go into I try to be as focused as I can and make sure my body is as warmed up as it can possibly be,” he said.

“Everything we do on stage we’ve done a million times backstage – much lower – before we crank it up to however high we are in Dracula.”

Dracula’s: Sanctuary will show at the Darwin Entertainment Centre on Thursday, October 17 at 7.30pm, as well as Friday, October 18 at 8pm and Saturday, October 19 at 8pm.

For tickets, visit www.yourcentre.com.au/#!/events

Originally published as Dracula’s: Sanctuary arrives in Darwin with new tricks