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.
13. Arbuthnot and Dickson Into the Piggieverse 2022
Arbuthnot and Dickson Into the Piggieverse 2022 Photo: Arbuthnot and Dickson Into the Piggieverse 2022
14. Let down your hair
Steven Lee Hamilton as Much, Ray Spencer as Dame Bella Ballcock, Davey Hopper as Arbuthnot in Rapunzel 2021 Photo: Steven Lee Hamilton as Much, Ray Spencer as Dame Bella Ballcock, Davey Hopper as Arbuthnot in Rapunzel 2021
15. Lockdown panto
Despite the 2020 live panto being cancelled due to lockdown, The Customs House streamed Arbuthnot & Dame Bella's Christmas Adventure. Photo: Despite the 2020 live panto being cancelled due to lockdown, The Customs House streamed Arbuthnot & Dame Bella's Christmas Adventure.
16. Back to school
Davey alongside the rest of the cast of Arbuthnot Goes Back To School helped young people get ready for going back to the classroom following lockdown 2020 Photo: Davey alongside the rest of the cast of Arbuthnot Goes Back To School helped young people get ready for going back to the classroom following lockdown 2020