About Oliver!

Oliver! at the Gielgud Theatre, London, is Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s musical, fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne. It opened in London 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, Oom Pah Pah and As Long As He Needs Me. It is an Olivier, Tony and Oscar-winning musical.

Produced and revised by Cameron Mackintosh, the production is directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, co-directed by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy, with design by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Paule Constable and Ben Jacobs, sound by Adam Fisher, video by George Reeve and music supervision by Graham Hurman.

Key facts: Matt Lucas will play Fagin from 22 September to 1 November 2026, but will not be performing on Friday 9 October or Thursday 29 October at 2.30pm.

Before you book

Recommended for ages 7+. No refunds or exchanges are available after purchase. For accessibility information, contact 0344 482 5137.

Venue

Gielgud Theatre

Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London, W1D 6AR

For accessibility information, 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.

Description supplied by the event organiser.