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 following a sold-out season at Chichester Festival Theatre.

Based on Dickens' story of a boy who asked for more, the production 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.

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

Recommended for ages 7+. Oliver! is an Olivier, Tony and Oscar-winning musical.

Before you book

Matt Lucas will play Fagin from 22 September to 1 November 2026, but will not perform on Friday 9 October or Thursday 29 October at 2:30pm.

No refunds or exchanges after purchase.

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. Matt Lucas will play Fagin from 22 September to 1 November 2026, but will not perform on Friday 9 October or Thursday 29 October at 2:30pm.

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