The Personal History of David Copperfield
“From rags to riches... and back again.”
Comedy
A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Personal History of David Copperfield, set in the 1840s, chronicles the life of its iconic title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it. From his unhappy childhood to the discovery of his gift as a storyteller and writer, David’s journey is by turns hilarious and tragic, but always full of life, colour and humanity.
VIBE
A vibrant, fast-paced romp through Victorian England. It feels like a warm hug, full of colorful characters and a relentless spirit. This adaptation bursts with life, celebrating resilience and the joy of storytelling.
whimsicalheartwarmingenergeticoptimisticsteadyperiod dramaliterary adaptationvibrant visualsensemble castcoming-of-agesocial classfinding oneselfresilience
londonenglandbased on novel or bookorphan19th centurydover
