The Investigation: Christopher discovers his neighbor's dog, Wellington, killed with a pitchfork and, inspired by Sherlock Holmes, decides to solve the murder, defying his father’s orders.

Family Secrets: While investigating, Christopher finds hidden letters from his mother, revealing she is alive in London, not dead as his father (Ed) had claimed.

The Truth: Christopher discovers his father killed the dog after an argument with the owner, causing Christopher to lose trust in him and flee to London to find his mother.

The Climax: The play explores Christopher's struggles navigating a chaotic world alone in London, showcasing his intelligence and resilience.

Resolution: Christopher reconciles with his father, takes his A-level maths exam, and gains confidence in his independence.

Travelling across Europe, from the dark and sinister Transylvanian mountains to the charming seaside town of Whitby, Professor Van Helsing and his three amateur actors stage a life-changing, theatrical production of Dracula – hoping to establish, once and for all, the bloody truth.

The result is a delightfully silly, fast-paced and faithful (-ish) adaptation by               John Nicholson (Hound of the Baskervilles, Peepolykus) of Bram Stoker’s novel.