David Copperfield
Suitable for any time of the year and aimed at middle to large sized venues. The production company may also offer opportunities for local youngsters to audition for juvenile roles as appropriate.
ABD Productions have an audition and rehearsal system which generates a high level of local interest , allowing for good publicity opportunities for both the production company and the venue.
Based on Dickens’ best-loved novel, this instantly appealing, “feel-good” musical is true to the original story and includes a breathtakingly rich variety of musical numbers, all with intelligent lyrics and unforgettable melodies, aimed at everyone from 6 to 106.
An ensemble piece with several major roles, this musical is a visually exciting kaleidoscope of scene changes including a ballroom swirling waltz, a dreamlike wedding, the dramatic Yarmouth storm together with intimate interiors. Ensemble company numbers contrast with melodic solos, duets and a trio.
The Audience will:
– agonise over the fate of poor little Emily and the heartbreak it causes kind old Mr. Peggotty and his friends in Yarmouth.
– watch the adventures of young David and become totally absorbed in the fulfilment of his dreams.
– follow the fortunes of Agnes, waiting through the years for David to return her love.- be delighted by the eccentricities of Aunt Betsey Trotwood who is, in her own words, a “grumpy, frumpy” woman with a heart of gold and the lovable Mr. Dick with a fixation about Charles I.
– identify with the antics and financial struggles of Mr. Micawber who believes “Something will turn up” even in a debtor’s prison!
– enjoy the rich variety of characters unfolding with each successive incident.