Welcome!

Welcome to the David Copperfield: A Blog!

We’re thrilled to welcome you to the official blog for David Copperfield: A Life—a brand-new community production that’s bringing together the creative heart of Bath!

In 2024, we embarked on an exciting journey to create a large-scale community play, with a cast of 100+ people from across Bath and beyond. This marks a huge milestone for us, as we take on the largest community production since Ben Hur in 2010, and we can’t wait to share the process with you. David Copperfield: A Life is a story that will be brought to life by the people of Bath, and this blog is our way of inviting you into the rehearsal rooms, behind the scenes, and into the minds of those involved.

 This ambitious project is led by Engage: Theatre Royal Bath’s Adult Participation Programme, which champions creativity and connection through community theatre. David Copperfield: A Life sits at the heart of Engage’s vision, and Venue 4, our future community studio theatre, which will provide a permanent home for work created by and for the people of Bath.

 Through these posts, we’ll share insights and reflections from the people directly involved in this massive undertaking. From experienced amateur actors and professional creatives to first-time participants discovering the world of theatre for the very first time, this blog will offer a glimpse into the experience of the people making this production come to life.

This is a story of community, collaboration, and creativity. Everyone involved has a unique perspective, and we want to share those with you as the journey unfolds.

Stay tuned for regular updates, insights, and stories from the cast, creatives, and all those involved!

Rehearsal photos by @helena.m.photography