Oliver!

  • 2hrs 40mins (incl. interval, subject to change)
musical

Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, OLIVER!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne, is now playing at London’s Gielgud Theatre.

OLIVER! follows young orphan Oliver Twist as he runs away from the workhouse he grew up in and finds himself taken in by a group of pickpockets and their elderly mentor. When offered the chance of a better life, Oliver is torn between the family he found and a future he could only dream of.

The cast includes Simon Lipkin (Guys and Dolls, Avenue Q) as Fagin, Shanay Holmes (Miss Saigon, The Bodyguard) as Nancy, Aaron Sidwell (Henry VI, Wicked) as Bill Sikes, Billy Jenkins (Les Misérables, BBC’s Dodger) as the Artful Dodger, Philip Franks (The Rocky Horror Show, Witness for the Prosecution) as Mr Brownlow, Oscar Conlon-Morrey (Mother Goose, Only Fools and Horses The Musical) as Mr. Bumble, Katy Secombe (The Music Man, Les Misérables) as Widow Corney, Stephen Matthews (Strictly Ballroom, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) as Mr. Sowerberry/Dr. Grimwig, and Jamie Birkett (Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Mamma Mia The Party) as Mrs. Sowerberry/Mrs. Bedwin. From 22 Sep – 1 Nov, the role of Fagin will be played by Matt Lucas.

With a sensational score, including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I’d Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more, the Olivier, Tony and Oscar-winning masterpiece vividly brings to life Dickens’ ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more.

Book your OLIVER! theatre tickets with Group Line today!

Please note:
The role of Fagin at the 7.30pm performance on Wednesday 21 October will be played by Simon Lipkin.
Matt Lucas will not appear on the additional half-term matinee on Thursday 29 October 2.30pm.

 

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What is Oliver! about?

Oliver! follows young orphan Oliver Twist as he runs away from the workhouse he grew up in and finds himself taken in by a group of pickpockets and their elderly mentor. When offered the chance of a better life, Oliver is torn between the family he found and a future he could only dream of.

Oliver! Ticket Information

Tickets available for performances until 14 March 2027.

Matt Lucas will not appear at the additional half-term matinee on Thursday 29 October 2.30pm

Oliver! Running Time

2hrs 40mins (incl. interval, subject to change)

Oliver! Cast & Creatives

Simon Lipkin (Fagin), Matt Lucas (Fagin, 22 Sep – 1 Nov), Shanay Holmes (Nancy), Aaron Sidwell (Bill Sykes), Billy Jenkins (The Artful Dodger), Philip Franks (Mr Brownlow), Oscar Conlon-Morrey (Mr. Bumble), Katy Secombe (Widow Corney), Stephen Matthews (Mr. Sowerberry/Dr. Grimwig), Jamie Birkett (Mrs. Sowerberry/Mrs. Bedwin)

Lionel Bart (Music & Lyrics), Matthew Bourne (Director & Choreographer)

Booking Period

14 Dec 2024 - 14 Mar 2027

Groups & Schools

GROUPS ACCELERATOR RATES!
Groups of 10+:
Stalls and Dress Circle seats reduced to £55, Grand Circle seats reduced to £39.50
Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings from 3rd November 2026 – 11th March 2027
Book by 27th November 2026

STANDARD GROUP RATE:
Groups of 10+:
Stalls and Dress Circle seats reduced to £65, Grand Circle seats reduced to £49.50
Valid Tuesday-Friday evenings and Wednesday matinees

SCHOOL GROUPS ACCELERATOR RATE!
School groups of 10+:
Grand Circle seats reduced to £29.50
+ 1 free teacher per 10 paid
Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings from 3rd November 2026 – 11th March 2027
Book by 27th November 2026

STANDARD SCHOOL GROUP RATE:
School groups of 10+: Grand Circle seats reduced to £32.50
+ 1 free teacher per 10 paid
Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings and Wednesday matinees

EXCLUSIONS APPLY
Rates subject to change and availability

Venue Information

Gielgud Theatre

Shaftesbury Ave, Soho, London W1D 6AR, UK

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Nearest Tube/Rail Station

Piccadilly Circus

Buses

14, 19, 22B, 38, 53, 88, 94, 159

Nearest Car Parks

Wardour Street, Newport Place, Denman Street, Lexington Street and Poland Street

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