About Oliver!

Oliver! at the Gielgud Theatre in London is Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s musical, fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne. It opened in London on Saturday 14 December 2024 following a sold-out season at Chichester Festival Theatre.

The show brings Dickens’ story of the boy who asked for more to the stage with a score that includes Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I’d Do Anything and Oom Pah Pah. It is an Olivier, Tony and Oscar-winning musical.

Produced and revised by Cameron Mackintosh, the production is directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, with co-direction by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy.

Key facts: Oliver! opened in London at the Gielgud Theatre on 14 December 2024 after a sold-out season at Chichester Festival Theatre.

Before you book

Oliver! is recommended for ages 7+. No refunds or exchanges are available after purchase.

Venue

Gielgud Theatre

Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London, W1D 6AR

For accessibility information, please contact 0344 482 5137.

Current cast

The cast includes Simon Lipkin as Fagin, Shanay Holmes as Nancy, Aaron Sidwell as Bill Sikes, Billy Jenkins as the Artful Dodger and Philip Franks as Mr Brownlow. Matt Lucas will play Fagin from 22 September to 1 November 2026.

Description supplied by the event organiser.