Dracapella is a show that wears its title on its sleeve – literally – as Dan Patterson and Jez Bond's musical romp through the Victorian vampire novel Dracula. With a lineup of 80s power ballads and champion beatboxing, this spooky comedy has all the ingredients for a howling good time.
The show's irreverent humor is never far away, with the undead Romanian count getting his 400-year search for love to an unforgettable soundtrack. One can almost hear the distant echoes of Frankenstein's global success in ABH Beatbox's beatboxing antics, which are undoubtedly inspired by their own globetrotting success.
But Dracapella is more than just a novelty act – it's a show that playfully subverts its own storytelling cliches at every turn. With a script that sends up everything from train replacements to metaphysical feats, this is a comedy that knows how to have fun with itself.
The cast, including comedian Ciarán Dowd and Philip Pope, deliver spirited performances that keep the show moving despite moments where it feels slightly effortful. The supporting cast of comedians pack in plenty of laughs as they bring Dracula's world to life, from Harker's deranged predecessor warbling along to Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" to Keala Settle delivering a show-stopping rendition of At Last.
What truly makes Dracapella special, however, is its clever arrangement of songs and inventive wordplay. With Cyndi Lauper, Bonnie Tyler, and Survivor all making an appearance on the soundtrack, the result is a winningly incongruous blend of music that is both fun to listen to and good for your soul.
Overall, Dracapella is a hilarious send-up of its own storylines, delivered with panache by a talented cast who know how to have a laugh. It's a show that wears its puns on its sleeve – or rather, in its title – and it's an absolute treat to behold.
The show's irreverent humor is never far away, with the undead Romanian count getting his 400-year search for love to an unforgettable soundtrack. One can almost hear the distant echoes of Frankenstein's global success in ABH Beatbox's beatboxing antics, which are undoubtedly inspired by their own globetrotting success.
But Dracapella is more than just a novelty act – it's a show that playfully subverts its own storytelling cliches at every turn. With a script that sends up everything from train replacements to metaphysical feats, this is a comedy that knows how to have fun with itself.
The cast, including comedian Ciarán Dowd and Philip Pope, deliver spirited performances that keep the show moving despite moments where it feels slightly effortful. The supporting cast of comedians pack in plenty of laughs as they bring Dracula's world to life, from Harker's deranged predecessor warbling along to Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" to Keala Settle delivering a show-stopping rendition of At Last.
What truly makes Dracapella special, however, is its clever arrangement of songs and inventive wordplay. With Cyndi Lauper, Bonnie Tyler, and Survivor all making an appearance on the soundtrack, the result is a winningly incongruous blend of music that is both fun to listen to and good for your soul.
Overall, Dracapella is a hilarious send-up of its own storylines, delivered with panache by a talented cast who know how to have a laugh. It's a show that wears its puns on its sleeve – or rather, in its title – and it's an absolute treat to behold.
they're like the ultimate parody of vampire romps & I'm DEAD 
Dan Patterson & Jez Bond are literally geniuses with their 80s power ballads & beatboxing skills 
Ciarán Dowd's comedic timing is on point too! 
Philip Pope, Ciarán, & the rest of the cast bring the laughs & energy to this spooky comedy 
I'm all about that pun game – Dracapella wears their title like a badge of honor 
. I love how they poke fun at the original vampire novel, sending up all these storytelling cliches in a playful way. It's like they're saying "aha, we know you've seen Dracula before, let's have some fun with it". The cast's performances are top-notch, especially Ciarán Dowd and Philip Pope – their chemistry is infectious! 
And can we talk about the soundtrack? Cyndi Lauper, Bonnie Tyler, Survivor... it's like a musical time capsule that never gets old. I've seen it three times already and I'm still not tired of it 
. What I think sets Dracapella apart is its clever arrangement of songs and inventive wordplay – it's like they're having a party with all these different music genres and styles 
. Overall, it's just a hilarious send-up of vampire lore that will leave you grinning from ear to ear 
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! I love how they're not afraid to poke fun at themselves, like, who doesn't love a good train replacement joke 
it's like nothing i've ever seen before! ABH Beatbox is on fire 
. what i love most about this show is how they use music in such a clever way... like who would've thought to put Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" in a vampire show 
? genius! overall, Dracapella is a total winner and i'm so glad i got to see it 
I mean, think about it... a musical comedy about vampires? It's like, what even is the human condition if not about eternal love and longing? And yet, here we have Dracapella, embracing the absurdity of its premise and running with it. The show's use of 80s power ballads as a backdrop for its ridiculous storylines is just genius – it's like they're commenting on our own cultural obsession with over-the-top love songs. And that beatboxing? It's like the cast is poking fun at our own tendency to take ourselves too seriously. 
In a way, I think that's what makes Dracapella so special – it's not just a funny show, but also a commentary on our own human foibles.
. I mean, Cyndi Lauper and Bonnie Tyler making an appearance on the soundtrack? Genius 
. Anyway, Dracapella is definitely worth checking out – but be prepared for your mind to be blown! 