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

(370)

Farzaneh

Dec 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I’ve seen many musicals in London, but this one truly surprised me. I treated myself to a last-minute ticket on my birthday, after my original plans fell apart and I found myself spending the evening alone. What a gift it turned out to be! I honestly didn’t expect it to be this impressive, but it was absolutely stunning. From the performances to the atmosphere, everything was captivating and beautifully done; the show made the night unforgettable. I would highly recommend Oliver to anyone visiting London, especially those who love classic literature brought to life through powerful performance. Truly amazing.

Hamza

Dec 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The musical Oliver! brings Charles Dickens’ story to life with energetic performances, memorable songs, and rich staging. Its mix of drama, humor, and heartfelt music creates a timeless theatrical experience that appeals to both longtime fans and newcomers. The actors are amazing and it's great to see children so passionate about the arts

David

Jan 2026

Verified booking

5/5

Tunes, glorious tunes! Heart, harmony and humour! This puts me in the mood to spread the well-earned rumour: 'Oliver!' makes the perfect blend, a jewel of the West End ... oh, tunes, wonderful tunes, marvellous tunes, glorious tunes! 🎶😍🎶👏

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
370 reviews
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What our guests say
David
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
Tunes, glorious tunes! Heart, harmony and humour! This puts me in the mood to spread the well-earned rumour: 'Oliver!' makes the perfect blend, a jewel of the West End ... oh, tunes, wonderful tunes, marvellous tunes, glorious tunes! 🎶😍🎶👏
Ellie
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
I had never seen the movie the entire way through, this musical completely blew away any expectations. The actors were amazing and could sing. The staff equally as amazing going out their way to make the night unforgettable. Thank you again for an amazing evening!
John
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
Excellent performance. Brilliant orchestra. Dagon and Nancy in particular were superb and the smattering of comedy worked really well. Nice theatre if the seats are a little restrictive. Headout was easy and hassle-free
Eric
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
It was an excellent performance by everyone, from moving individual performances, to scenes with a lot of characters and activity. The props, lighting and scenery were also brilliant, we can highly recommend the show.
Jeff
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
Great show. Great music. Sorry can't show any photos as was not allowed to take any of the performance. Fantastic stage props. Enjoyed the rotating stage.

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.