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

(228)

Gareth

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The storyline is beautiful, the singing is superb with catchy tunes....but for the grace of God, you or I could have been Oliver . you will be endeared to him....so innocent....and dragged into a fight for survival. Its rare the walk out of a theatre feeling totally overwhelmed by a show.....feeling richer for having seen it. Oliver and Fiddler on the Roof I would rate both over 10 if I could. Dont leave London without seeing them. Thank you to the production staff and cast....this is what memories are made of.

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.

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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Guests from United States, Australia, Ireland and over 32 countries have loved this experience
Mike
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
WOW WOW WOW sensational I cannot believe you transported me back to the days of Oliver Twist I felt like I was there throughout the whole show! I barely blinked I barely moved and not once got off my seat...u had my full attention throughout The cast were sensational Mr.Bumble his voice WOW. This was the first time in my 53 years on earth of being at a musical and WOW it took my breath away! Oliver Twist has always and will always be my fav film ever I would come back and see this stage show again for sure. Such a beautiful theatre so old fashioned L♥️VE IT! Well worth a visit for any Charles Dickens lovers! Also say the stage props OMG u had me questioning were they real or were they super imposed settings?? So much work must have went into planning the show perfection throught out A must see show for the whole family ♥️♥️
Daniel
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Great show ,lovely theatre and lots to do around that areas
Prema
Sep, 2025Verified 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.
Andrea
Aug, 2025Verified 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
Sandra
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Despite a place at the very top, the experience was fabulous. The actors were great and managed to pull a gun on me at the end of the show.

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.