NEWS: Martha Hill – Songs from Dracula the Musical @ Sage Gateshead

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Which immortal being who operates by night do you usually associate with the Yuletide season? Nope, not Santa, not this year! As part of their Christmas programme on Wednesday 7^th December, Sage Gateshead are resurrecting a performance of musical theatre songs from Newcastle alt. pop artist Martha Hill’s work-in-progress, Dracula the Musical.
During their time as one of four artists in residence at Sage Gateshead, Martha has been able to work on a musical inspired by Dracula, conjured by a weird Covid lockdown obsession with the fabled Creature of the Night. Told with tongue-firmly in cheek the musical explores themes of sexuality and gender through a fascination with the mythical vampire, in the setting of a teenager’s bedroom.

Martha’s residency allowed them to learn how to arrange and score orchestral instruments as well as receiving mentorship in musical theatre writing. This wickedly entertaining event provides the audience with a first impression of what to expect from Dracula the Musical, with songs performed by Martha and a band of musicians and singers.

Dressing up isn’t compulsory but highly encouraged, so why not don your cape and fangs and top it off with a Santa hat for this fangtastic reprise.

Martha Hill presents Songs From Dracula The Musical at Sage Gateshead on Wednesday 7^th December.