Drakula

Inspired by the characters from Bram Stoker’s immortal novel Drakula, this play is rewritten and directed by Okan Bayülgen. One of the most iconic figures in fantasy literature, Drakula is portrayed by Okan Bayülgen himself, while the legendary vampire hunter Van Helsing is brought to life by Hayko Cepkin.

In his reinterpretation, Okan Bayülgen moves the story seventy-seven years beyond the events of the novel — setting it half a century ago from today, at a critical turning point in history.

The live orchestra on stage features Ahmet Güvenç, the bassist of Kurtalan Ekspres and composer of unforgettable melodies.

Written & Directed by: Okan Bayülgen
Project by: Nihal Usanmaz – Okan Bayülgen – Dilay Yıldız
Production: BKM & Kabare Dada
Consultants: Prof. Dr. Nevzat Kaya – Dr. Başar Akman
Set Design: Nilsu Baldan
Costume Design: İnci Kangal Özgür
Lighting Design: Kemal Yiğitcan
Movement Design: Dicle Doğan
Kinetic Sculpture Design: Server Demirtaş
Music Director: Kemal Alpan
Music: Ahmet Güvenç, Uraz Kıvaner, Ayhan Öztoplu, Sertan Küley, Murat Tükenmez
Poster Design: Berkcan Okar
Poster Photography: Muhsin Akgün
Rehearsal & Performance Photography: Banu Kaplancalı
Assistant Directors: Nurselin Ak, Gürdal Tak
Stage Managers: Sinem Bayraktar, Oğuzhan Yıldırım
Production Manager: Ferdi Taşkın
Assistant to the Director: Nihal Usanmaz

Cast:
Hayko Cepkin, Okan Bayülgen, Gizem Erdem, Nihal Usanmaz, Gökşen Ateş, Devrim Özder Akın, Korhan Başaran, Cüneyt Üstün, Su Sonia Herring, Onur Şenol, Dilay Yıldız, Gürdal Tak

Dancers:
Berkay Kuşkonmaz, Burcu Uçatenik, Dilara Suer, Elif Aleyna Özdem, Uğurcan Uğurluer, Yıldız Gökmen

Duration: 140 minutes (2 acts)
Age Limit: 18+