Still in 1853, Coppin visited England where he acted in the provinces. There he met Gustavus Vaughan Brooke, engaged a company, and returned to Australia bringing with them an iron theatre in sections which was erected in Melbourne as the Princess Theatre. Brooke was to establish a great reputation in Australia.
In 1853, Coppin toured England where he performed in provincial theaters. He met Gustavus Vaughan Brooke there, established a company, and returned to Australia with an iron theatre divided into sections that were erected as the Princess Theatre in Melbourne. Brooke was anticipated to gain prominence in Australia.