‘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.
Previewing new work on Dickens at The Key Theatre in Peterborough, Saturday 21st February, 2026:
https://keytheatre-peterborough.com/events/key-nights/
Upcoming Productions:
FROM CHAWTON .. 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. After premiering at The Etcetera Theatre in Camden in January, this play has already proved a palpable hit with audiences and will enjoy an exciting mini-tour to a range of venues this year.
Performing at:
At Lamport Hall in Northamptonshire– Saturday 25th April, 2026
https://www.lamporthall.co.uk/events/from-chawton-a-jane-austen-performance-by-beckis-cooper/
At Jane Austen’s House in Hampshire – Sunday 3rd May, 2026
https://janeaustens.house/visit/whats-on/
At The Painted Room in Oxford – Saturday 9th May, 2026
UNVERSED … 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:
At The Painted Room in Oxford – Saturday 4th July, 2026
Photography by Marc Gascoigne
Contact: beckiscooper@gmail.com
exciting stories with unique female protagonists 