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 brings Dickens’ story of the boy who asked for more to the West End.

The score 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. The production is directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, co-directed by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy, with design by Lez Brotherston.

Oliver! is an Olivier, Tony and Oscar-winning musical. The Telegraph gave the production five stars and called it “An undeniable triumph”.

Key facts: This Cameron Mackintosh & Chichester Festival Theatre production follows a sold-out season at Chichester Festival Theatre.

Before you book

Recommended for ages 7+. 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 are available after purchase.

Venue

Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London, W1D 6AR.

For accessibility information, please contact 0344 482 5137.

Current cast

Cast information supplied 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, except on Friday 9 October and Thursday 29 October at 2:30pm.

Description supplied by the event organiser.