Adapted by Abigail Pickard Price with Sarah Gobran and Matt Pinches
Directed by Abigail Pickard Price
With Luke Barton, Louise Beresford, and Eddy Payne
"Procrastination is the thief of time. Collar him!"
Fresh from its sell-out premiere run in London, Guildford Shakespeare Company's "unmissable" adaptation of Charles Dickens' "favorite child," David Copperfield 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.
From the creative team behind last year's Drama Desk Award-nominated Pride & Prejudice ("A feast of theatricality," New York Stage Review) comes their latest adaptation of another cherished classic novel.
Three actors embody over 20 larger-than-life characters with "delightful dollops of mischief and inventive comic eccentricity" (The Guardian) in an enchanting romp where "ensemble playing doesn’t come much sharper than this" (The Times).
Please join us for post-show talkbacks after the following performances:
Founded by Sarah Gobran and Matt Pinches in 2006, Guildford Shakespeare is an award-winning theatre company creating exceptional theatre in extraordinary places. Their site-responsive productions immerse audiences in the world of the play, encouraging them to engage with shared spaces, thus experiencing a more inclusive way of theatre-going.
In 2024 they staged a multi-venue, community centred Romeo & Juliet that closed Guildford High Street for 4 weeks and involved 90 community performers, whilst in June last year, their production of Pride & Prejudice enthralled 59E59 audiences, voting it one of their favourite shows of the year.
Read more at: www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk
★★★★★ "An attention to detail that would make Charles Dickens proud."– Spy in the Stalls
★★★★★ "Unmissable!"
"A copper-bottomed sure-fire hit."– Reviews Gate
★★★★ "Pickard Price keeps Dickens’s irresistible richness intact."
"The speed alone is enough to impress you, but with every new face so sharply etched, it becomes a magnificent, character-exploding evening."– Time Out
★★★★ "Appealingly irreverent, yet thoroughly faithful adaptation"
"Abigail Pickard Price skillfully walks a line between daft humour and heartfelt sincerity" –The Stage
★★★★ "A tale brimming with life and imagination"
"One can't help of being in awe of the artistry and expertise employed"– Theatre and Tonic
"A highly entertaining and theatrical experience with performances by three skilled actors – infused with optimism, intensity, earnestness, and innocence."– NewsNotesDance
"An imaginative piece of theatre that is truly well worth what watching"
"The very able performers enact the wide-ranging story with a flair and relish that is downright infectious."– Talkin' Broadway
"It's clever, funny, inventive, and a terrific showcase for what live theater can do when talented artists are firing on all cylinders."– The BroadGays
"Not to be missed!"
"The whole journey is breathtaking and unforgettable"– OffOffOnline
"This multi-faceted work is a treasure trove of characters and stories"
"Guildford's must-see production allows 21st-century audiences to appreciate the great author anew"–Theater Scene
"A satisfying romp through the novel with the kind of creative flourishes that can only be found onstage"– TheaterMania
"The troupe's acting prowess is nothing short of amazing"
"We highly suggest our readers add David Copperfield to their entertainment schedule. It's a gem of a production!"– BroadwayWorld
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