‘A unique and remarkable talent,’ Shakespeare’s Birthplace, 2025
Dynamic tales with a twist. I make and bring exciting theatre into some of the country’s most exquisite historical homes and venues. Often presented to audiences in unique locations, the intimacy of the theatre is an experience which many have claimed is like no other! Enjoy the magic of these enchanting solo shows in fantastical settings – bold stories featuring the women of Shakespeare’s Renaissance, Jane Austen’s Regency England, feisty females of the Restoration and the harlots and heroines of Dickensian London.
FROM CHAWTON …
‘Absolutely exquisite‘ – ‘delightfully true to the spirit of Austen‘ – ‘the funniest thing you’ll see…. or be part of!‘
From Chawton has been delighting audiences since its premiere at The Etcetera Theatre in London and touring to Jane Austen’s house in Chawton, Lamport Hall in Northamptonshire and The Painted Room in Oxford.
Jane Austen has a problem. She has relocated to Chawton to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside but her lively cast of characters is causing her a lot of bother. Come and join Mrs Elton, Mr Collins, Lydia Bennett and many more as they seek to entertain you and fight for their right to be heard in Jane’s novels. ‘A stunning tribute to Austen and her characters … a fantastic trip to the theatre.’
Upcoming Productions:
Belton House – Friday 3rd July, 2026:
AUDIENCE REVIEWS FOR FROM CHAWTON –
‘We loved your show! It was fantastic and the girls and I chatted about the characters and your performance all the way home. Thank you!’ – From Chawton at Jane Austen’s House, 2026
‘Beckis was EXCELLENT – she thoroughly engaged the audience for the whole show and we loved every minute . Brilliant!’ The Painted Room, 2026
UNVERSED …
‘A breathtaking hour of Shakespeare .. phenomenal !’
An eager young actor in the city of London has got her hands on a discarded copy of Shakespeare’s first folio. Newly printed and the hottest publication in town, all the plays exist together for the very first time. There’s only one problem: the parts are all too out of reach for women to play on the public stage. Come along and be part of the rehearsal as Antonia gives herself permission to speak the verse and explore the profession of being a woman – both onstage and off. Written and performed by Beckis Cooper and directed by the award -winning Rachel Fowler, this hour long spectacle has been described as ‘utterly spell binding (Lamport Hall)’ and ‘a superbly original and magical hour of Shakespeare‘ (Chawton House.)
Performing at:
The Painted Room in Oxford – Saturday 4th July, 2026:
Peterborough Cathedral, Saturday 26th September, 2026
The Place , Bedford, Tuesday 6th October, 2026:
https://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/shows/unversed/
Staveley Roundhouse, Cumbria – Friday 9th October, 2026:
https://www.staveleyroundhouse.com/
Cheltenham Playhouse, Friday 16th October, 2026:
https://cheltplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on/unversed/
The Keats-Shelley House in Rome, Thursday 22nd October, 2026
Huntingdon Commemoration Hall, Friday 15th January, 2027
The Spring Theatre in Havant, Wednesday 20th January, 2027
Photography by Marc Gascoigne
Contact: beckiscooper@gmail.com
exciting stories with unique female protagonists 