David Copperfield - Community Play

You are invited to join in the adventure and be part of this exhilarating production on the main house stage, bringing visually stunning scenes to life from fantastic kite flying to thrilling storms and shipwrecks.

Wonderfully endearing, the David Copperfield story represents the universal quest for happiness, belonging and love.  Encompassing a world of characters across class, place and relationships, David Copperfield resonates just as much today as it did in Dickens’ Victorian England.

We would like to invite local people with an interest in acting, singing or dancing to join us. No experience necessary - we are looking for open and enthusiastic people. If you would like to work with a professional Creative team and perform on the beautiful Theatre Royal stage - now is your chance. Everyone is welcome!

This brand new version will be written by Mike Akers, and devised and directed by Sally Cookson.

Mike Akers has worked regularly as dramaturg with renowned director Sally Cookson on shows including Boing! and a trio of highly successful Bristol Old Vic productions: Treasure Island, Peter Pan and Jane Eyre.

Most recently Sally Cookson has directed the revival of Wonderboy for Bristol Old Vic and Dracula: Mina's Reckoning for National Theatre of Scotland.   She received an Olivier Award for A Monster Calls (Old Vic London) winning best family and entertainment in 2019, and three Olivier nominations for Peter Pan (National Theatre/Bristol Old Vic), Hetty Feather (Kenny Wax Productions), and Cinderella a Fairytale (The Other Palace). Sally’s productions of Jane Eyre and Peter Pan have been made into National Theatre Live films

We’re holding an open meeting at the Theatre Royal Bath on Sunday 26 January at 11am. Please come along to find out more. You do not need to attend the meeting to take part. 

Please register your interest in taking part in David Copperfield here

David Copperfield is a community play produced by the Community Engagement department who manage adult participation opportunities at the theatre. There will be some roles for children (aged 8 – 17), when accompanied by a participating adult. 

If you have a question please feel free to contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

WhatsApp (message only): 07796598478 

Telephone: 01225823409

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Engage is kindly supported by the Miss Beryl Billings Charitable Trust.