Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy Really - 4 out of 5 stars Theatre Guild Student Society TICKETS: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1590231 Bram Stoker’s Dracula is a well-known literary work, celebrated for its imagery, tension, and influence on the gothic genre. His style of writing is something not to be understated. However, the novel’s portrayal of women reflects the limitations of its time. Playwright Kate Hamill’s adaptation responds to this directly, offering a more contemporary, feminist interpretation that fills in the gaps of Stoker’s text while introducing a sharper, more playful comic reception. The result is Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really, feeling refreshingly self-aware and contemporary. Under the direction of Mona Mortazavi, this production leans confidently into that duality. Mortazavi demonstrates a clear understanding of Hamill’s demands, carefully balancing gothic melodrama with moments of heightened absurdity. The work is en...
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