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Following a triumphant 2012 with Macbeth in Scots which culminated in a performance at The RSC Courtyard Theatre, Stratford upon Avon,

ETA presents another literary classic, David Copperfield.

Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical novel is brought vividly to life in Matthew Francis' colourful and fast moving adaptation. Full of energy and vitality, the play chronicles young David's journey from happy infancy through brutality, adversity, friendships won and lost to mature love and contentment. Along the way we encounter a gallery of brilliantly drawn characters. Enjoy Dickens in the unique atmosphere of St Ninian’s Hall from 5th to 17th August 2013.

Director's Note

I am delighted to return to Charles Dickens for ETA's Fringe 2013 production. This adaptation is by Matthew Francis who was the man behind ETA's 2009 award-winning production of A Tale of Two Cities.

A cast of 14 brings to life over 30 Dickensian characters tracing the life of Dickens eponymous hero, from birth through a number of highs and lows, before finding true happiness.

Simply presented in St Ninian's Hall in Comely Bank Road the production uses lighting and sound to help transform the Hall into multiple locations as the story unfolds in 52 scenes.

The show includes music from the original production by Mia Soteriou and songs with lyrics by the Adaptor, Matthew Francis.

Make this one of your Fringe 'must sees'!

John McLinden

Director

David Copperfield

Cast (Click on the actor's name to view their biog):

David Copperfield	COLIN MCPHERSON
Young David	T.B.C.
BLUNDERSTONE, SUFFOLK
Mama	LISA MOFFAT
Peggotty	MAGS MCPHERSON
Mr Chillip	DAVID MCCALLUM
Barkis	DEREK MARSHALL
Mr Murdstone	STUART MITCHELL
Quinion	SIMON PEERS
YARMOUTH
Mr Peggotty	IAIN KERR
Ham Peggotty, his nephew	STUART MITCHELL
Little Emily, his niece	SYLVIA JACKSON
SALEM HOUSE
Mr Mell	SIMON PEERS
Mr Creakle	DEREK MARSHALL
Tungay	IAIN KERR
Thomas Traddles	STUART MITCHELL
James Steerforth	DAVID MCCALLUM
LONDON
Mr Micawber	DEREK MARSHALL
Mrs Micawber	ZOE FURNIVALL
DOVER
Aunt Betsey Trotwood	MAUREEN WOODS
Mr Dick	IAIN KERR
Janet	NIKKI FURNIVALL
CANTERBURY
Mr Wickfield	SIMON PEERS
Agnes Wickfield	SYLVIA JACKSON
Uriah Heep	DAVID MCCALLUM
Dora Spenlow	LISA MOFFAT
HIGHGATE
Mrs Steerforth	MAGS MCPHERSON
Rosa Dartle	NIKKI FURNIVALL
All other parts played by members of the Company
Original music by MIA SOTERIOU with words by MATTHEW FRANCIS
Musical Director	SUSAN FRENCH
Director	JOHN MCLINDEN

ETA In The Community

Edinburgh Theatre Arts run a drama workshop in conjunction with St Ninians Church for the community.

This consists of 3 terms with a workshop once a month. Each term focuses on different areas of drama, including mime/movement, improvisation, characterization and performance.

We bring together all of these elements to produce a devised piece of drama that is then performed to family and friends at the end of the final term.

The workshops aim to give children an insight into the world of drama but also to improve their confidence. Edinburgh Theatre Arts has always aimed to nurture and develop young talent within our group – these workshops are an extension of this aim by sharing our skills and expertise with the wider community.

The sessions are devised and run by Suzie Marshall, who trained at RSAMD (now the Royal Conservatoire) in Glasgow and who has been with the company for over 20 years.

We devise our lessons around children aged 7-11. Dates for this term are:

Friday 26th April 2-3.30pm

Friday 24th May 2-3.30pm

Friday 21st June 2-3.30pm

Dates for the next school year will be announced soon. If you would like more information or to be notified of the dates for next year when available, please contact us.