About Oliver!

Oliver! at the Gielgud Theatre 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 after a sold-out season at Chichester Festival Theatre.

Based on Dickens’ story of the boy who asked for more, this Olivier, Tony and Oscar-winning musical features songs including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I’d Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah and As Long As He Needs Me. It is co-directed by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy.

Key facts: Matt Lucas is scheduled to play Fagin from 22 September to 1 November 2026, but will not be performing on Friday 9th October and Thursday 29th October at 2:30pm.

Before you book

Recommended for ages 7+. No refunds or exchanges after purchase.

Venue

Gielgud Theatre

Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London, W1D 6AR

For accessibility information, please contact 0344 482 5137.

Current cast

Shanay Holmes is listed as Nancy, Aaron Sidwell as Bill Sikes, Billy Jenkins as the Artful Dodger and Philip Franks as Mr Brownlow.

Description supplied by the event organiser.