Musicals

Oliver! Tickets

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!

4.8/5(655)

Alexandria G

Group

Verified booking

3 days ago

Going in I expected to love Oliver the main character as I assumed he would get most of the songs so I was delighted to see chorus songs like Oompa pa, I shall scream Mr Bumble and It's Your Funeral. The feeling of the show changes so many times and it feels like such a journey. Fagin was also outstanding, Simon Lipkin was such a physical actor and had his mannerisms well tuned. I can't wait to come back.

Giorgi C

Solo

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

This show was recommended by my friend who is an actor himself. I am so grateful to him and proud to myself that I'm not sure how but could tailored few hours of my transitiing visit of London and watched the performance- This was just phenomenal- children are prodigious- the whole cast - shining stars, I was drowned in Emotions - lifetime memories Thank you so much for such incredibile evening in London

Malena F

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

I went in with high expectations, as this show has a special place in my heart, and it was even better. Amazing performances, great use of the stage, the set design was super clever. The musical is "old", but this production made it feel fresh and new. Shoutout to Simon Lipkin, I'd seen a recording of his performance at the Olivier Awards, but seeing his Fagin live was an unforgettable experience.

Robin F

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The production was very well staged, and the scene changes were slickly handled. The performaces by Fagin and The Artful Dodger were, I thought, exceptional. At times, while good, I thought other vocals were strident and sometimes delivered as concert performances rather than being in tune with the emotional moment. It's a great musical and this was a memorable performance.

James C

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Energy. Wow. Score fab! Choreography astounding😍. Could a show be more entertaining - I don't know how. What a cast of characters. And in London town the setting is so much a part of the night out. A live orchestra gave it the gusto! And the cast amped the mojo! The best!

William L

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Oliver , Oliver - The west end show is magnificent. Just as I remember as a child. Song upon song was fantastic. The theatre is great, the cast magnifque, singing spectacular - a superb afternoon or evening out with the family. 10/10

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
Alexandria G
Group
Verified booking
3 days ago
Going in I expected to love Oliver the main character as I assumed he would get most of the songs so I was delighted to see chorus songs like Oompa pa, I shall scream Mr Bumble and It's Your Funeral. The feeling of the show changes so many times and it feels like such a journey. Fagin was also outstanding, Simon Lipkin was such a physical actor and had his mannerisms well tuned. I can't wait to come back.
Giorgi C
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
This show was recommended by my friend who is an actor himself. I am so grateful to him and proud to myself that I'm not sure how but could tailored few hours of my transitiing visit of London and watched the performance- This was just phenomenal- children are prodigious- the whole cast - shining stars, I was drowned in Emotions - lifetime memories Thank you so much for such incredibile evening in London
Malena F
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I went in with high expectations, as this show has a special place in my heart, and it was even better. Amazing performances, great use of the stage, the set design was super clever. The musical is "old", but this production made it feel fresh and new. Shoutout to Simon Lipkin, I'd seen a recording of his performance at the Olivier Awards, but seeing his Fagin live was an unforgettable experience.
Robin F
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The production was very well staged, and the scene changes were slickly handled. The performaces by Fagin and The Artful Dodger were, I thought, exceptional. At times, while good, I thought other vocals were strident and sometimes delivered as concert performances rather than being in tune with the emotional moment. It's a great musical and this was a memorable performance.
John A
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Great songs , terrific set BUT another victim of WOKE I don't believe there were so many black folk in the UK at that time - I'm sure they were included to achieve some sort of quota or inclusive nonsense Fagan was depicted as a seedy Jew in the book, not so in this production I am not anti-Semitic - I am Jewish BUT Ilike the depiction b y Ron Moody

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.