Musicals

Oliver! Tickets

Cast performing a lively scene from the musical Oliver! on stage with vibrant costumes.

Two actors on stage performing a scene from the musical Oliver!

Child holding a bowl towards a man in a theatrical scene from Oliver!

Performer in colorful costume holding a cane on stage during Oliver! musical.

Duration

2 hr 40 min

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

Good for

Fans of Oliver Twist | Lovers of Charles Dickens

4.8/5

(270)

Prema

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

It was a wonderful production with great characters, strong performers, Fagin, Nancy, dodger and Oliver all brilliant. I really loved the stage set up, it was awesome so many different scenes, so good. Fantastic job it really made it come alive for the actors. Since cant take photos cant add, fav was conseider yourself, with the whole stage with people, just a brilliant set.

Susan

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The cast was excellent, the sets were amazing! This musical came out when I was 6 years old and I've loved it ever since. My only (very tiny) criticism would be that I felt that some of the songs, especially the ballad sung by Nancy and "Who Will Buy" felt a little too rushed to me and maybe lost a little of their poignancy as a result.

Andrea

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

This was my 1st theatre experience and I was blown away I saw this on my 62nd birthday and Oliver has been one of my favourite films since I was a child the production was fantastic the whole cast worked so well together. Absolutely loved it and cried at the end that is how much it affected me

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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4.8
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What our guests say
Mark
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Lovely show best I've seen in a long time .the theatre was so helpful for my disabled wife on crutches . and the cast of the show were so good . and the hole day went well I'm going to another show soon on my birthday in February
Belemkaddem
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Great show! Extraordinary actors. The writing, choreography and staging are brilliant! We loved it... Oliver... We still have the songs in our heads days later. Lots of emotion and happiness. Thank you so much!
Janette
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The whole cast were incredible- special mentions to The Artful Dodger & the best Fagin I've ever seen! We loved it & will definitely be returning!
Leona
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A truely fabulous performance bringing the tradition of Oliver with a twist of modern culture. A must see and excellent evening.
Lau
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
Relaxation salon is good and with many sofas The seat is not too comfortable however , and quite narrow with not enough leg room

Show details

Genre: Musical

Audience: Strictly for 3+

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, Shanay Holmes as Nancy, Aaron Sidwell as Bill Sikes, Billy Jenkins as the Artful Dodger, Philip Franks as Mr. Brownlow

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.