{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6859c85ac95a56eb6a774829/69963f91f8a4f13cffb26200?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"why did DRACULA divide the critics? | review roundup for the West End play starring Cynthia Erivo","description":"<p>One of the most anticipated West End productions of 2026 has finally arrived, as Dracula starring Cynthia Erivo opened last night at the Noël Coward Theatre in London.</p><p><br></p><p>The production, which has already been seen in Australia, has been adapted and directed by Kip Williams and comes on the heels of his previous staging of The Picture of Dorian Gray starring Sarah Snook.</p><p><br></p><p>The production has divided critics, with some outlets giving 2* critiques while others delivered 4* praise. Check out a selection of the critical responses in this review roundup...</p><p><br></p><p>•</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 | introduction</p><p>02:09 | The Stage</p><p>07:52 | The Sunday Times </p><p>13:32 | WhatsOnStage</p><p>18:18 | The Guardian</p><p>23:48 | TimeOut London</p><p>28:58 | The Standard</p><p>33:27 | The Independent</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"MickeyJoTheatre"}