Bram Stoker's classic character Count Dracula, a gullible yet charming school teacher and her students, the quintessential hero, a priest and a posse of misfit villagers -- all performed by ISD students made for a few good laughs and thrill.

When schoolteacher Nadia Naive decides to take her pupils on an educational trip to Transylvania, they encounter an adventure beyond their wildest imaginations.

They are greeted by amicable innkeepers Hans and Gretel. Nadia is also introduced to Dr Nick Necrophiliac and the local priest Father O'Stake. Nick is instantly infatuated with Nadia's innocence and beauty. But he's not the only one smitten by Nadia's charms -- Count Dracula, who is very much alive and kicking also becomes very hot under the collar when he meets such innocence.

With help from his mother, the babbling Countess Wraith and a hunchback manservant called Ghengis, he tries to lure Nadia to a fatal rendezvous deep in the dungeons of his mysterious castle.

However, just like in any good old story, the valiant hero Nick assisted by Father O'Stake and their gang of villagers save the day and rescue the fair maiden. But is Nadia really saved? The story ends with a twist that is sure to shock the audience.

Students in the lead roles were all fun to watch. Shaveena as the naive schoolteacher Nadia played her part to boot. Tahmid as Dracula gave a comic touch to the classic horror character; the continental accent worked. Others seemed comfortable in their roles as well. An underrated character that provided giggles throughout the play was Elvis, played by Taquir.

The play was produced by Julie Lindsay and jointly directed by Liz Carrick and Janet Aston. Brendan McGibbon's music direction and Karla Hawkins' choreography were effective.

The laughs were galore, the songs catchy and hysterical, the characters diabolically wacky -- ingredients for good wholesome entertainment.