Musicals

Oliver! Tickets

Name: Oliver!
Start: 2026-07-12T14:30:00
End: 2026-07-12T17:10:00
Location: Gielgud Theatre

Performer in costume on stage during Oliver production.

Cast performing a lively scene from the musical "Oliver" on stage.

Two actors on stage in a scene from the musical "Oliver!

Actors in period costumes performing a scene from "Oliver" on stage.

Duration

2 hrs 40 mins with interval

Age Limit

Suitable for 7+ yrs

Witness a brutal and bold take on Oliver Twist, as it takes you through the dark alleys of London!

Written by Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist was critically acclaimed for exposing the cruel treatment of orphans during the mid-19th century and also its unromantic portrayal of the lives of criminals. Award-winning dramatist Bryony Lavery has adapted this tale in conjunction with Leeds Playhouse to put disabled artists on center stage. Amy Leach, who has directed The Wonderful Wizard of OZ, The Shelter, and We All Fall Down is all set to direct the production which promises to dazzle audiences from across the world!

The story

Born into a poor family, Oliver Twist is left orphaned after his father’s mysterious disappearance and his mother’s death during childbirth. Oliver finds a home in a sweatshop, where he is mistreated. Soon, however, Oliver encounters Artful Dodger and Fagin and joins their troupe of pickpockets. He revels in this new exciting and adventurous life as a criminal. His happiness, however, is short-lived and he finds himself falling under the influence of the vile Bill Sykes. Will Oliver be able to turn around a life filled with misfortune and poverty?

4.9/5(712)

Kay S

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

From the staging, costumes, terrific singing music and dancing the show was brilliant and left us enthralled. Will go to see it again when it comes to Melbourne

Madonna K

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

The atmosphere in the cosy Gielgud theatre was perfect for Oliver. The cast was incredible. By the end when they were singing "you're one of the family", you really felt that you were. We grew up on this musical and it was so moving to feel like 'part of the family'. The children were 100% present to their characters and were totally believable. The adult cast were the same. We felt particularly lucky to have seen Simon Lipkin as Fagan. You really felt his good heart alongside his younger counterpart who was also fabulous, Aaron Macgregor as the Artful Dodger. Absolutely amazing how perfect each character was in this wonderful production. Wish I could go over and over but we're home in Australia now and can only enjoy our memories.

João S

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Seeing Oliver! in London with my wife was an unforgettable experience. The cast was absolutely incredible, but what truly amazed us was how everything came together so perfectly: the staging, the set design, the atmosphere, and the timeless music. I laughed, I cried, and I celebrated along with the characters on stage. I've now returned to Portugal and find myself recommending this show to everyone I know. If you ever have the chance to see Oliver!, do it at least once. It is far more than a musical; it's an experience that stays with you long after the final curtain falls. A memory I will treasure for years to come.

Coralene B

Solo

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Being from Australia and seeing such a wonderful show. The main actor performance and female actor singing. The children dancing. The voices were amazing. Stage sets were exceptional. I just had a 13 yo child sitting near us that kept getting up, leaving and coming back, and banging their seat each time, without the parent doing anything and it interrupted you enjoying the matinee show. The usher should have said something.

Maria R

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

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Stephen S

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The Performers were all excellent, especially little Oliver in my opinion. The Theatre has a great ambiance as old theatres do. We were up in the gods, so couldnt see everything when they were on the walkway, but we booked late as was a last minute visit to London. Would book lower and closer next time. We LOVED it !!! No Photos sorry as we wernt allowed to take any.

Written by Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist was critically acclaimed for exposing the cruel treatment of orphans during the mid-19th century and also its unromantic portrayal of the lives of criminals. Award-winning dramatist Bryony Lavery has adapted this tale in conjunction with Leeds Playhouse to put disabled artists on center stage. Amy Leach, who has directed The Wonderful Wizard of OZ, The Shelter, and We All Fall Down is all set to direct the production which promises to dazzle audiences from across the world!

The story

Born into a poor family, Oliver Twist is left orphaned after his father’s mysterious disappearance and his mother’s death during childbirth. Oliver finds a home in a sweatshop, where he is mistreated. Soon, however, Oliver encounters Artful Dodger and Fagin and joins their troupe of pickpockets. He revels in this new exciting and adventurous life as a criminal. His happiness, however, is short-lived and he finds himself falling under the influence of the vile Bill Sykes. Will Oliver be able to turn around a life filled with misfortune and poverty?

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What our guests say
João S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Seeing Oliver! in London with my wife was an unforgettable experience. The cast was absolutely incredible, but what truly amazed us was how everything came together so perfectly: the staging, the set design, the atmosphere, and the timeless music. I laughed, I cried, and I celebrated along with the characters on stage. I've now returned to Portugal and find myself recommending this show to everyone I know. If you ever have the chance to see Oliver!, do it at least once. It is far more than a musical; it's an experience that stays with you long after the final curtain falls. A memory I will treasure for years to come.
Coralene B
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Being from Australia and seeing such a wonderful show. The main actor performance and female actor singing. The children dancing. The voices were amazing. Stage sets were exceptional. I just had a 13 yo child sitting near us that kept getting up, leaving and coming back, and banging their seat each time, without the parent doing anything and it interrupted you enjoying the matinee show. The usher should have said something.
Maria R
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Stephen S
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The Performers were all excellent, especially little Oliver in my opinion. The Theatre has a great ambiance as old theatres do. We were up in the gods, so couldnt see everything when they were on the walkway, but we booked late as was a last minute visit to London. Would book lower and closer next time. We LOVED it !!! No Photos sorry as we wernt allowed to take any.
Alex H
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A magnificent performance. Fantastically sung, simply sublime. Here’s a tip to make the experience perfect: the top two tiers are seats where the view of the stage is limited, making the experience less intense. Next time, I’m going for seats on the first balcony 😊

Show details

Genre: Musical

Audience: Suitable for 7+

Theater name: Gielgud Theatre

Find the best seats in the house with the Gielgud Theatre seating plan

Theater facilities: Toilets, bar, cloakroom

Theater accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, guide dogs allowed, hearing assistance, ramp, accessible restrooms

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading Roles: Simon Lipkin as Fagin, Ava Brennan as Nancy, Aaron Sidwell as Bill Sikes, Aaron MacGregor as Artful Dodger

Director and Choreographer: Matthew Bourne

Co-Director: Jean-Pierre van der Spuy

Designer: Lez Brotherston

Lighting Designer: Paule Constable and Ben Jacobs

Sound Designer: Adan Fisher

Video Designer: George Reeve

Orchestrations: William David Brohn

Adapted by: Stephen Metcalfe

Musical Supervisor: Graham Hurman

Additional tips

Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.

Children (under 16’s) must be accompanied by an adult.