Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart's irresistible and iconic musical heads into London's West End soon!
The cast of Oliver!. Photo by Johan Persson
We've got an exclusive look at Oliver! which opens on 14 December 2024.
The musical, a co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre that ran there over the summer, has been fully reconceived with director choreographer Matthew Bourne.
Returning to the cast is Simon Lipkin (Guys and Dolls) as Fagin, Shanay Holmes (Miss Saigon) as Nancy, Aaron Sidwell (Wicked) as Bill Sikes, Billy Jenkins (Les Misérables) as the Artful Dodger, Philip Franks (The Rocky Horror Show) as Mr. Brownlow, Oscar Conlon-Morrey (Only Fools and Horses The Musical) as Mr. Bumble, Katy Secombe (Les Misérables) as Widow Corney, Stephen Matthews (Strictly Ballroom) as Mr. Sowerberry/Dr. Grimwig, and Jamie Birkett (Peter Pan Goes Wrong) as Mrs. Sowerberry/Mrs. Bedwin.
The full London cast will be announced soon.
Here's your first look at Oliver! with the trailer released:
A beloved musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, Oliver! tells the story of a young orphan who escapes a harsh workhouse and navigates the dangerous streets of London. Along the way he will encounter a colourful cast of characters, including the charming yet sinister Fagin and the kind-hearted Nancy as he searches for family and belonging.
Oliver! will play at the Gielgud Theatre from 14 December with performances running until 28 September 2025.
