Image based on the cover of the Austral edition of David Copperfield published by Grupo Planeta
David Copperfield
by Charles Dickens adapted for the stage by Nick Warburton
with original music composed by Colin Guthrie
Directed by Penny Tuerk
Tuesday 24th - Saturday 28th July, 2012
The Tower Theatre performing at the Bridewell Theatre
Comments from our audiences ...
"Thanks to all for a wonderful performance
of David Copperfield at the Bridewell Theatre last night. An excellent cast (adults, children and dog) all extremely well directed and backed up by musicians and
hardworking backstage crew who all combined to give us a thoroughly entertaining evening."
"Please pass on my congratulations to a fantastic cast and crew for a wonderful show "
"The creative decision by director Penny Tuerk for all three Davids (Freddie Norris, Will Norris and Alex Buckley) to share the stage works very well, and special notice should go to Buckley, who, as the adult David, is on stage throughout.
There are some brilliant comedic turns from Sue Brodie as the forthright Betsy Trotwood, Peter Novis as the absent-minded Mr Dick, Daniel Watson as the conniving Uriah Heep and John Chapman is fabulously camp as the charming but feckless Mr.Micawber ... you can't fault the production's ambition and palpable enthusiasm."
Photography by Alexander Knapp
Cast David : Alex Buckley
Davy as a child : Freddie Norris
Young Davy : Will Norris
Clara Copperfield : Janet South
Edward Murdstone : Gately Freeman
Jane Murdstone : Anne Connell
Betsey Trotwood : Sue Brodie
Mr. Dick : Peter Novis
Peggotty : Karen Walker
Daniel Peggotty : Martin South
Ham : Ed O'Shaughnessy
Emily : Carla Evans
Mrs. Gummidge : Niki Mylonas
Barkis : Martin Shaw
Mr. Wickfield : Michael Mayne
Agnes : Philippa Tatham
Dora/Martha : Jennifer Quinn
Uriah Heep : Daniel Watson
Mrs. Heep : Alison Liney
Steerforth : Dom Ward
Young Steerforth : Sam South
Mrs. Steerforth : Helen McCormack
Rosa Dartle : Annemarie Fearnley
Littimer/Dr. Chillip : Andrew Barrett
Mr. Micawber : John Chapman
Mrs. Micawber : Ruth Sullivan
Creakle : Ian Hoare
Mr. Mell : Jonathan Wober
Bailiff : Jonathan Norris
Waiter/Tinker : Richard Kirby
Children : Isaac Insley, Eliza Insley, Darcey McAlister-Wober, Rachel McAlister-Wober, Aimee Shaw, Katherine Shaw, Alice Shaw
Other parts to be played by members of the company
Musicians
Colin Guthrie
Phillip Ley
Paul Sanders Sam Grigioni-Liney
Joey Bradick Peta Barker
and members of the cast
... and featuring Oscar as Jip
Production Team
Director : Penny Tuerk
Musical Director : Colin Guthrie
Set Design : Michael Bettell
Costume Design : Kym Gribble and Abigale Lewis
Lighting Design : Stephen Ley
Sound Design : Phillip Ley
Stage Manager : Laurence Tuerk
Assistant Director : Luise Weiner
Lighting Operator : Katie South
Sound Operators : Michelle Roebuck, Rosey Tyler
ASMs : Ann Watchorn, Ruth Sanderson, Roanne Insley, Wendy Parry
Set Construction and Rigging : Michael Bettell, Keith Syrett, Phillip Ley, Wendy Parry, Nick Insley, Martin Mulgrew, Margaret Ley
