After the completely sold out smash-hit successes of Promise and Promiscuity and Austen Found, Penny Ashton has decided that, much like Oliver Twist, Wellington might like ‘some more.’ So, here she comes with Dickensian-inspired orphaned hero Olive Copperbottom, and a squalid gaggle of hilarious Victorians, who she will bring to crusty life.

A rollicking, romantic, musical journey through 15 gin-soaked characters told with song, dance, and questionable personal hygiene. It’s Oliver! meets Blackadder with a saucy feminine twist.

Winner Best Overall Show, Victoria Fringe, Canada

Winner Iron Chicken Best Indoor Show, World Buskers Festival

‘…very very good… very very funny’ — RNZ National

‘It sparkles with intelligence, wit and verve’ — The Christchurch Press

‘It was Rollicking. It was a Romp. It was an unstoppable freight train from the get-go and I loved every moment of it. I exhort everyone to go and see it. You’ll laugh and cheer at this tremendous performance from an absolute star, and hopefully it will bring a little sunshine into these bleak times.’ – The Wellingtonista

Olive Copperbottom
Created by Penny Ashton & Charles Dickens

Workshop Director: Ben Crowder
9 Nov – 4 Dec – FINAL WEEK!
$30 Preview/Special – Tue 8 Nov & Sun 13 Nov

TUES 8 NOV ‘$30 PREVIEW FUNDRAISER’ – 50% TO WELLINGTON HOMELESS WOMEN’S TRUST. BOOK HERE

Circa Two
Tues – Sat 7.30pm, Sun 4.30pm
$25 – $38

Runtime: 75 minutes (no interval)

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE – TUESDAY 15th NOVEMBER  – 7.30pm

$25 ACCESS TICKETS: Please call the Box Office on (04) 801 7992 or email circa@circa.co.nz to book your $25 Access ticket (with free companion/whānau ticket if required)

Image by Philip Merry