Oliver!

About Oliver!

Oliver! at the Gielgud Theatre is Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s musical, reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne. The London production opened on Saturday 14 December 2024 following a sold-out season at Chichester Festival Theatre.

Based on Dickens’ story of the boy who asked for more, the show features Lionel Bart’s score, 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 an Olivier, Tony and Oscar-winning musical.

Key facts: Recommended for ages 7+.

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, contact 0344 482 5137.

Current cast

Simon Lipkin plays Fagin, Shanay Holmes plays Nancy, Aaron Sidwell plays Bill Sikes, Billy Jenkins plays the Artful Dodger and Philip Franks plays 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.