What the Dickens, it’s David Copperfield

Classic tale brought to life at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford, February 6th to 28^th

Join Guildford Shakespeare Company for an enchanting romp stuffed with Victorian charm, larger-than-life characters and timeless wit… and kites… and donkeys… 

David Copperfield of Blunderstone Rookery is quickly tossed into a world of peculiar aunts, tyrannical stepfathers and dismal boarding schools… but this is not your regular Victorian novel, and David is not your regular hero. 

This is the whirlwind tale of a young man’s life from humble beginnings to literary renown; a journey of romance and adventure filled with lovable rogues, wily scoundrels and benevolent patrons. 

Three actors – Luke Barton, Louise Beresford and Eddy Payne – bring to life 19 of Charles Dickens’ magnificently drawn characters including the deliciously eccentric Betsy Trotwood, scheming Uriah Heep, adorable Peggotty and one of his greatest comedy creations, the irrepressible Mr Micawber. 

From the same creative team that brought you the international, five-star hit Pride & Prejudice. 

GSC David Copperfield has been adapted by Abigail Pickard Price, who also directs, with Sarah Gobran and Matt Pinches. 

This is a playful adaptation of Dickens’ Victorian novel, however it does contain themes of hardship, child mistreatment, and death. There are specific instances of violence, emotional manipulation, alcoholism and reference to mental health issues. 

To book, please visit guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk/david-copperfield/ 

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