David Copperfield
Adapted by Thomas Hischak from Charles Dickens' novel.
Product Code: D84000
Full-length Play
Comedy | Drama
Cast size: 11m., 13w., 1 boy, 1 girl. (Doubling possible: 8m., 10w., 1 boy, 1 girl.)
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Synopsis
Charles Dickens' beloved masterpiece is recreated for the stage with the unforgettable characters and enthralling story of the famous original. Young David Copperfield has a happy childhood until his widowed mother weds the stern Mr. Murdstone, who separates David from his caring nurse, Peggotty, and sends him to school far away. When Mrs. Copperfield dies, little David must make his way in London. Helped by the merry Micawber family and his eccentric aunt, Betsey Trotwood, David grows up to become a writer. But even his adult years are challenged by the conniving clerk Uriah Heep, his betraying friend James Steerforth, and others. David gets to wed Dora, whom he worships, but their marriage is also challenged, and Dora's premature death leads David to discover his true character and position in life. Among the other memorable Dickens characters to appear are crusty but determined Dan Peggotty; nerdy but faithful friend Tom Traddles; vicious spinster Miss Murdstone; simple-minded but lovable Mr. Dick; understanding Agnes Wickfield; tragic Emily; vengeful Miss Dartle; and honest and selfless fisherman, Ham.
Notes
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Full-length Play
- Product Code D84000
- Minimum Cast Size 20
- Pages of Dialogue 110
- Min. Royalty Rate $85.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 120 min
- Staging Flexible staging.
Categories
- Target Audience High School | College and Adult
- Performing Group High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre | Professional Theatre | TYA
- Genre Comedy | Drama
- ISBN(13) 9781583422526
Media Reviews
"Theatre Erindale has a real winner on their hands with David Copperfield … a first-rate production that will have you engrossed from start to finish." -The Mississauga News Online"This is one seriously challenging play with intricate sub-plots and psychological depths … Like the original creation, which was a newspaper series, the play is long but never tedious. Thomas Hischak's adaptation omits certain characters and situations but his surgery is so smooth that only a Dickensophile will be aware of the exclusions." -Ontario Arts Review
Production Map
| Location | City | State | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Coast Repertory | Costa Mesa | CA | 05/24/2025 | 06/01/2025 |
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David Copperfield - Theatre Erindale, Oakville, Ontario
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