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 hr 40 min

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(633)

Giorgi C

Solo

Verified booking

2 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

Last week

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

Last week

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.

William L

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

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

Luis V

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

The whole cast and the orchestra were fantastic! The story moved along very well. The set design was fantastic and worked really well written the story of Oliver. Highly recommend!

Andrew S

Group

Verified booking

5 days ago

Brilliant: the kids immediately added the Oliver musical to their music playlist. A standing tribute to an awesome production and means to relive Fagin and the Artful Dodger!

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
Giorgi C
Solo
Verified booking
2 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
Last week
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
Last week
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
Last week
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
William L
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
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

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.