Dracula

View of fireworks in finaleSailors lowering the coffin from the boatDracula pounces on the sailor1000 gallons of spurting blood!
One of Dracula\\\'s brides being made upBlackburn People\\\'s ChoirDracula hiding behind his wingsNarrator getting in to position
Sailors danceSailors danceParade including the majorettesLarge puppets of Dracula and his bride
View of fireworks in finale

A performance involving over 300 members of the community of Blackburn and Darwen. The piece was a collaboration between Action Factory, Talia Theatre and Avanti Display and was funded by Arts Council England: North West and Clore Duffield Foundation. The performance used digital media, live music, large-scale puppetry and live performance. Dracula ended with a spectacular firework display on both nights. Attended by over 5000 people the show was a first of its kind for Blackburn and Action Factory are now planning the show for next summer. See projects for further information.