A musical imagines the rivalry between Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde.
Stoker Wilde is a new musical that explores the relationship between literary figures Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde, tracing their journeys from Dublin to London as they pursued artistic success and social influence. The story imagines how their ambitions, personal lives, and creative competition intersected during a period of significant cultural change.
Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, the musical examines themes of identity, fame, and artistic rivalry while drawing connections to the creation of two enduring works of Gothic literature: Dracula and The Picture of Dorian Gray. Through a glam-rock score, the production reinterprets the lives of the two writers and the world that shaped their work. The musical features music by Rodney Bush, a book by Eric Rosen, and is directed by Seimi Campbell.