The actor is famed for his role as Arbuthnot in the much-loved shows. But after eight years, he is departing the theatre for Disney, where he will play Pumbaa.
Davey helped the theatre and the community through the difficult times of the covid lockdowns, and famously proposed to his girlfriend, Katherine Wale, while on stage in Robin Hood.
Here we take a look back over his time at The Customs House ahead of him bidding his final farewell when the theatre’s summer panto, Cindarella, comes to a close.
:: Cindarella runs until Saturday, August with daytime and evening shows. Tickets are priced from £15
Visit https://www.customshouse.co.uk/theatre/cinderella/#showings for more info.
. Davey Hopper made his debut as Arbuthnot in Jack and the Beanstalk in 2016
Davey Hopper made his debut as Arbuthnot in Jack and the Beanstalk in 2016 Photo: Davey Hopper made his debut as Arbuthnot in Jack and the Beanstalk in 2016
. Robin Hood
Alfie Joe, Davey Hopper & Ray Spencer in Robin Hood 2022 Photo: Alfie Joe, Davey Hopper & Ray Spencer in Robin Hood 2022
. 24. Davey Hopper and Tom Walley in Arbuthnot & the Beanstalk 2023.jpg
Davey Hopper and Tom Walley in Arbuthnot & the Beanstalk 2023 Photo: Davey Hopper and Tom Walley in Arbuthnot & the Beanstalk 2023
. Beauty and the Beast
Cutlet (Charlie Raine), Dame Bella (Ray Spencer), Arbuthnot (Davey Hopper) in Beauty and the Beast 2018. Photo: Cutlet (Charlie Raine), Dame Bella (Ray Spencer), Arbuthnot (Davey Hopper) in Beauty and the Beast 2018.
. Arbuthnot & Pals Wizarding Adventure
Davey with Glen Richard Townsend and Lori Smedley in Arbuthnot & Pals Wizarding Adventure 2019 Photo: Davey with Glen Richard Townsend and Lori Smedley in Arbuthnot & Pals Wizarding Adventure 2019
. Robin Hood
Arbuthnot finally got the girl! Davey proposed to girlfirend Katherine Whale on the last night of Robin Hood. Photo: Arbuthnot finally got the girl! Davey proposed to girlfirend Katherine Whale on the last night of Robin Hood.
. Davey Hopper and Steven Lee Hamilton in Jack and the Beanstalk 2016
Davey Hopper and Steven Lee Hamilton in Jack and the Beanstalk 2016 Photo: Davey Hopper and Steven Lee Hamilton in Jack and the Beanstalk 2016
1. Davey Hopper made his debut as Arbuthnot in Jack and the Beanstalk in 2016
Davey Hopper made his debut as Arbuthnot in Jack and the Beanstalk in 2016 Photo: Davey Hopper made his debut as Arbuthnot in Jack and the Beanstalk in 2016
2. Robin Hood
Alfie Joe, Davey Hopper & Ray Spencer in Robin Hood 2022 Photo: Alfie Joe, Davey Hopper & Ray Spencer in Robin Hood 2022
3. 24. Davey Hopper and Tom Walley in Arbuthnot & the Beanstalk 2023.jpg
Davey Hopper and Tom Walley in Arbuthnot & the Beanstalk 2023 Photo: Davey Hopper and Tom Walley in Arbuthnot & the Beanstalk 2023
4. Beauty and the Beast
Cutlet (Charlie Raine), Dame Bella (Ray Spencer), Arbuthnot (Davey Hopper) in Beauty and the Beast 2018. Photo: Cutlet (Charlie Raine), Dame Bella (Ray Spencer), Arbuthnot (Davey Hopper) in Beauty and the Beast 2018.