You Nearly Missed: “The Vampire Circus” at the Bell Performing Arts Centre

posted on October 10th, 2023 at 2:56 PM

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By Raynee Novak

Mortal spectators be warned!

A mix of circus, cabaret, and theatre, The Vampire Circus is a mysterious, tantalizing, fun, dark, cutting-edge production designed to amaze the senses. Billed as a combination of the mind of Tim Burton and the whimsy of Cirque du Soleil, it’s coming to Surrey’s Bell Performing Arts Centre for one night only.

The 90-minute touring show is based on the varied skills of international performers showcasing theatre, dance, and gymnastics. It pushes the physical boundaries of human performance and is sure to leave the audience both amazed and horrified.

The show is set in Bohemia during the 19 century, when Count Dracula entertains a plan for world domination and decides to open a travelling circus with his gypsy bodyguards. His Vampire Circus serves as a perfect cover-up to travel unnoticed and start to turn humans into an army of vampires—for global dominance, of course.

The audience will be taken on a journey that is completely immersive, even integrating some guests into the story. The Vampire Circus will undoubtedtly deliver the unexpected.