Musicals

Oliver! Tickets

Name: Oliver!
Start: 2026-06-20T19:30:00
End: 2026-06-20T22:10:00
Location: Gielgud Theatre

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!

4.9/5(677)

Madonna K

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The atmosphere in the cosy Gielgud theatre was perfect for Oliver. The cast was incredible. By the end when they were singing "you're one of the family", you really felt that you were. We grew up on this musical and it was so moving to feel like 'part of the family'. The children were 100% present to their characters and were totally believable. The adult cast were the same. We felt particularly lucky to have seen Simon Lipkin as Fagan. You really felt his good heart alongside his younger counterpart who was also fabulous, Aaron Macgregor as the Artful Dodger. Absolutely amazing how perfect each character was in this wonderful production. Wish I could go over and over but we're home in Australia now and can only enjoy our memories.

Coralene B

Solo

Verified booking

2 days ago

Being from Australia and seeing such a wonderful show. The main actor performance and female actor singing. The children dancing. The voices were amazing. Stage sets were exceptional. I just had a 13 yo child sitting near us that kept getting up, leaving and coming back, and banging their seat each time, without the parent doing anything and it interrupted you enjoying the matinee show. The usher should have said something.

Stephen S

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

The Performers were all excellent, especially little Oliver in my opinion. The Theatre has a great ambiance as old theatres do. We were up in the gods, so couldnt see everything when they were on the walkway, but we booked late as was a last minute visit to London. Would book lower and closer next time. We LOVED it !!! No Photos sorry as we wernt allowed to take any.

Deborah C

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The performnce was standing ovation excellent. Fagin was brilliant and quite humerous, very well acted. Nancy's voice was angelic.I could sit through the show time and again!

Dean J

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

The show was one of the we have seen in years, a large cast which makes a change not done on a shoe string, the acting was brilliant by all the actors a must see.

Alexandria G

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks 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.

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
Madonna K
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The atmosphere in the cosy Gielgud theatre was perfect for Oliver. The cast was incredible. By the end when they were singing "you're one of the family", you really felt that you were. We grew up on this musical and it was so moving to feel like 'part of the family'. The children were 100% present to their characters and were totally believable. The adult cast were the same. We felt particularly lucky to have seen Simon Lipkin as Fagan. You really felt his good heart alongside his younger counterpart who was also fabulous, Aaron Macgregor as the Artful Dodger. Absolutely amazing how perfect each character was in this wonderful production. Wish I could go over and over but we're home in Australia now and can only enjoy our memories.
Coralene B
Solo
Verified booking
2 days ago
Being from Australia and seeing such a wonderful show. The main actor performance and female actor singing. The children dancing. The voices were amazing. Stage sets were exceptional. I just had a 13 yo child sitting near us that kept getting up, leaving and coming back, and banging their seat each time, without the parent doing anything and it interrupted you enjoying the matinee show. The usher should have said something.
Stephen S
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
The Performers were all excellent, especially little Oliver in my opinion. The Theatre has a great ambiance as old theatres do. We were up in the gods, so couldnt see everything when they were on the walkway, but we booked late as was a last minute visit to London. Would book lower and closer next time. We LOVED it !!! No Photos sorry as we wernt allowed to take any.
Deborah C
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The performnce was standing ovation excellent. Fagin was brilliant and quite humerous, very well acted. Nancy's voice was angelic.I could sit through the show time and again!
Dean J
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
The show was one of the we have seen in years, a large cast which makes a change not done on a shoe string, the acting was brilliant by all the actors a must see.

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.