Drakula

Inspired by the characters of Bram Stoker’s immortal novel Dracula, this play is rewritten and directed by Okan Bayülgen, who also takes on the role of one of history’s most iconic fantasy figures—Dracula himself. The legendary vampire hunter Van Helsing is brought to life by none other than Hayko Cepkin.

In this reimagining, Bayülgen moves the story seventy-seven years forward from the original novel—placing it halfway between our present and the past—at a critical turning point in history.

The live on-stage orchestra features Ahmet Güvenç, the renowned bassist of Kurtalan Ekspres and composer of many unforgettable songs.

Written & Directed by: Okan Bayülgen
Project Leads: Nihal Usanmaz, Okan Bayülgen, Dilay Yıldız
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 by: Ahmet Güvenç, Uraz Kıvaner, Ayhan Öztoplu, Sertan Küley, Murat Tükenmez
Poster Design: Berkcan Okar
Photography: Muhsin Akgün
Backstage Video: Ozan Kozan, Hüseyin Demirkan
Assistant Director: Nihal Usanmaz

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

Production: BKM – Kabare Dada
Duration: 110 minutes (2 acts)
Age: 18+