Oliver!
Fri 27 Nov · 19:30
Gielgud Theatre
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Oliver! returns to the Gielgud Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue in London as Cameron Mackintosh's fully reconceived production directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne. This Olivier, Tony and Oscar-winning musical brings Lionel Bart's story of a boy who asked for more to life through songs including Food Glorious Food and As Long As He Needs Me. Co-directed by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy, the show features Matt Lucas as Fagin during his scheduled engagement from 22 September to 1 November 2026. The production, recommended for audiences aged seven and over, opens in London on 27 November 2026 at 19:30.
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.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
Oliver! takes place on Friday, 27 November 2026 at 19:30.
Oliver! is held at Gielgud Theatre in London (Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6AR).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Gielgud Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Oliver (Touring) is performing at Oliver!.
Tickets for Oliver! can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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About this event
Oliver! returns to the Gielgud Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue in London as Cameron Mackintosh's fully reconceived production directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne. This Olivier, Tony and Oscar-winning musical brings Lionel Bart's story of a boy who asked for more to life through songs including Food Glorious Food and As Long As He Needs Me. Co-directed by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy, the show features Matt Lucas as Fagin during his scheduled engagement from 22 September to 1 November 2026. The production, recommended for audiences aged seven and over, opens in London on 27 November 2026 at 19:30.
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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.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Gielgud Theatre. Searching near Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6AR; check-in Friday, 27 November 2026.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Oliver!?
Oliver! takes place on Friday, 27 November 2026 at 19:30.
Where is Oliver! taking place?
Oliver! is held at Gielgud Theatre in London (Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6AR).
Is there anywhere to stay near Oliver!?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Gielgud Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at Oliver!?
Oliver (Touring) is performing at Oliver!.
How do I get tickets for Oliver!?
Tickets for Oliver! can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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