Written By
Matthew Francis – adapted from the book by Charles Dickens
Where and When
26th – 29th September 2001 @ The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne
The Plot
Following the adventures of its eponymous hero from birth through three decades, this acclaimed stage adaptation presents a plethora of brilliant characters from the original novel: the Peggottys; ‘umble Heep; eccentric Aunt Betsey and Steerforth, young David’s champion. Two actors play David Copperfield: one the young David, the other David’s older self, each interacting throughout. This clever device moves the play effortlessly from scene to scene, ensuring a vigorous momentum for the narrative.
Cast
- David Copperfield – Richard Neal
- Young David – Fred Tyson-Brown
- Mama – Jean Dishington
- Peggotty – Carolyn Hewitt
- Mr Chillip – Barry Baynton
- Barkis – David Pile
- Mr Murdstone – Russ Guillaume
- Quinion – Bob Hucklesby
- Mr Peggotty – Chris Brown
- Ham – Andy Walker
- Young Ham – Joe Bell
- Little Emily – Lauren Newbury
- Mr Creakle – Joe Brooks
- Mr Tungay – Howard Lovejoy
- Mr Mell – Bob Hucklesby
- Young Thomas Traddles – Matt Doughty
- Young James Steerforth – Matthew Holman
- Schoolboys – Meredith Tyson-Brown and Alfred Tyson-Brown
- Aunt Betsey Trotwood – Jan Bursby
- Mr Dick – Dave Williams
- Janet – Kate Compiani
- Mr Micawber – Simon Jackson
- Mrs Micawber – Chrissie Neal
- Micawber Children – Rebecca Feltham and Conor Feltham
- James Steerforth – Tony Feltham
- Thomas Traddles – Colin Pile
- Thief – Rebecca Jacques
- Mr Wickfield – Barry Baynton
- Agnes Wickfield – Tracey Nicholls
- Dora Spenlow – Lucy Harrold
- Uriah Heep – Martin Matthews
- Mrs Steerforth – Margaret Pope
- Rosa Dartle – Boo Dickson
Creative Team
- Director – Lesley McGill
- Assistant Director – Paul Dodman
- ASMs – Rebecca Jacques and Jodie Buckland
- Sound Recording – Mark Southgate
- Costumes – Eclectia Costumes
For the Tivoli Theatre
- Stage Manager – Ashley Thorne
- Lighting Director – Russell Parker
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