Oliver!

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 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.

★★★★★ reviews have described the production as a triumph and praised its score.

Key facts: Recommended for ages 7+. The production opened at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 14 December 2024.

Before you book

Recommended for ages 7+. Matt Lucas is listed to play Fagin from 22 September to 1 November 2026, but he will not be performing 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

Matt Lucas is listed as Fagin from 22 September to 1 November 2026, with no performance on Friday 9 October or Thursday 29 October at 2.30pm. The cast also includes Shanay Holmes as Nancy, Aaron Sidwell as Bill Sikes, Billy Jenkins as the Artful Dodger and Philip Franks as Mr Brownlow.