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4.9 84 reviews from 84 verified reviews- Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. interval.
- Starring: Simon Lipkin
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Oliver! in London
Starring:
Simon Lipkin
Living theatre legend Cameron Mackintosh takes to the driving seat for the latest version of the all-time classic Oliver! Now the latest adaptation of the story adored by millions is on the way to the West End once again following a summer season at the Chichester Festival Theatre. The musical has been totally reconceived with the help of director and choreographer Matthew Bourne.
Why you should book Oliver! tickets
- The musical inspired a 1968 film of the same name. The film itself won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture
- Oliver! heads back to London 15 years after its last revival at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 2009
A delightful musical that thrills theatreland every time
Oliver! is based on the 1838 novel by Charles Dickens. The stage musical book, music and lyrics are by Lionel Bart, whose reimagining of the novel premiered at the Wimbledon Theatre in 1960. Audiences went wild and the show hit theatreland with a bang, enjoying a record-breaker of a run. 1963 saw Lionel Bart win the Tony Award for Best Original Score for his work. The show wowed Broadway then took off on a string of major London revivals: 1977 to ‘80, ‘94 to ‘98, 2008 to ‘11 plus a two year UK tour in 2011.
Whether you’ve seen the musical or movie before or not, you’ll recognise the songs. Food, Glorious Food, Consider Yourself and I'd Do Anything are classics, and they’re just the tip of the iceberg in an unforgettable score.
What is Oliver! about?
You’ll meet the orphaned Oliver Twist, who escapes the cruel Victorian workhouse he’s been sent to, hiding in London's underworld with Fagan the dodgy leader and his gang of young pickpockets. Will he ever find happiness? The Artful Dodger, Nancy, and the boy’s unexpected saviour weave an exciting story that never goes out of date.
The cast and creative team of Oliver!
The cast includes Simon Lipkin (Guys and Dolls, Avenue Q) as Fagin, Shanay Holmes (Miss Saigon, The Bodyguard) as Nancy, Aaron Sidwell (Henry VI, Wicked) as Bill Sikes, Billy Jenkins (Les Misérables, BBC's Dodger) as the Artful Dodger and Philip Franks (The Rocky Horror Show, Witness for the Prosecution) as Mr Brownlow.
With a sensational score in store and Matthew Bourne’s fresh choreography to look forward to, it’s tipped to be another West End smash. Bourne, Mackintosh and Sam Mendes (who also reimagined Swan Lake, My Fair Lady, Mary Poppins and Edward Scissorhands) originally reinvented Lionel Bart's classic in 1994 at the London Palladium, and again in 2009 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, upping the ante every time. This time around you can expect an intimate feel to the staging which has been ‘thrillingly designed’ by Lez Brotherston (Fiddler on the Roof, Me and My Girl, Flowers for Mrs Harris).
Oliver! is co-directed by Jean-Pierre Van Der Spuy with lighting design by Paule Constable and Ben Jacobs. The sound design is by Adam Fisher, video design by George Reeve, and the original orchestrations by William David Brohn are adapted by Stephen Metcalfe. The music supervision comes from Graham Hurman.
Prepare to experience one of the greatest musicals of all time as Oliver! makes a return to the West End, packed with a compelling narrative, iconic songs, and lively choreography.
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Oliver! Ticket Information
- Booking until:
Sunday, 29 March 2026
- Running time:
2hr 40min. Incl. interval.
- Age restrictions
Everyone must have their own ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is 18+. Under 3s will not be admitted.
- Cancellations & Refunds
Once booked, tickets to Oliver! are usually non exchangeable and non refundable as per our terms & conditions. In practice, however, we will do our best to accommodate your request as long as we are notified at least 48 hours before the performance. Please contact us for more information.
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Latest customer reviews
All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Oliver!.
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Colourful, lively, engrossing, captivating - a great night out.Everyone knows the story of Oliver, but this production is simply stupendous with excellent casting. All performers were excellent, however the roles of Fagin and the Artful dodger simply outshone, with Simon Lipkin, who played Fagin, such a likeable and enigmatic character. We shall definitely return and would thoroughly recommend.
K Reviewed on 16 March 2025 by Kenneth
United Kingdom
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If you like Dickens, you'll love this show!L Reviewed on 16 March 2025 by Lauren
United Kingdom
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Good watch.Had a bit of an issue with the sound but we were at the back in the top row.
J Reviewed on 15 March 2025 by Jenny
United Kingdom
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The show was fantastic especially fagan
E Reviewed on 14 March 2025 by Elizabeth
United Kingdom
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Amazing!T Reviewed on 13 March 2025 by Tanja
Netherlands
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excelent show enjoyed by all the famil
D Reviewed on 13 March 2025 by Derek
United Kingdom
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Wonderful afternoonWent to the matinee yesterday of Oliver. Absolutely fantastic!
G Reviewed on 13 March 2025 by Glenys
United Kingdom
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Spectacular!Absolutely stunning performance by all the cast. We especially enjoyed Nancy singing As Long As He Needs Me so emotional. Fagin’s performance of Reviewing The Situation was brilliant. The boys did a great performance too. Still singing the songs!
S Reviewed on 13 March 2025 by Sue
United Kingdom
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ClassicA must see show. Was fabulous
L Reviewed on 12 March 2025 by Lorraine
United Kingdom
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A lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoonOn arrival to The Theatre, the security guard was very friendly and professional the ushers were all polite and professional and the show was fantastic. Would highly recommend it thank you.
D Reviewed on 09 March 2025 by Dereck
United Kingdom
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PHENOMENAL!Absolutely Amazing From Start To Finish! Best Show In London!!!
N Reviewed on 09 March 2025 by Niki
United Kingdom
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Don't miss this showOne of the best musicals I've ever seen. Would highly recommend if you love a lovely,colourful show. Perfect actually
C Reviewed on 07 March 2025 by Catherine
United Kingdom
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A great night out.Extremely well produced show. Sympathetic to the original 60's film.
A Reviewed on 07 March 2025 by Ashley
United Kingdom
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Great night outExcellent performance loved every moment of it
K Reviewed on 06 March 2025 by Kery
United Kingdom
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entertainment personifiedC Reviewed on 06 March 2025 by C
United Kingdom
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Fantastic classic musical with excellent musicF Reviewed on 02 March 2025 by Friedemann
Germany
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The best show I have seen in the theatreTruly amazing cast, content, music, stage production. The best show I have watched in the West End. Five star
M Reviewed on 28 February 2025 by Maria
United Kingdom
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Wonderful showI was looking forward to seeing the show and it was even better than I hoped .I loved it all, especially Oliver and Fagin.
A Reviewed on 26 February 2025 by Anne
United Kingdom
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Wonderful.
N Reviewed on 26 February 2025 by Nicholas
United Kingdom
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The best Oliver! I’ve seenWhat an incredible show. As my favourite musical of all time anyway, the bar was set high. This cast and crew absolutely knocked it out the park. The singing talent was outstanding. There are future megastars among the cast. Can’t wait to go back
C Reviewed on 25 February 2025 by Chris
United Kingdom
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A wonderful eveningM Reviewed on 24 February 2025 by Margaret
United Kingdom
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FabulousWonderful timeless but with brilliant scenery
S Reviewed on 22 February 2025 by Steve
United Kingdom
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Entertaininĝ, upliftingD Reviewed on 20 February 2025 by Dawn
United Kingdom
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Amazing..All brilliant…esp Fagan and Nancy👏👏
E Reviewed on 19 February 2025 by Elizabeth
United Kingdom
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Fantastic productionTook my mum to see Oliver today as I bought her tickets for Christmas gift! It’s one her favourite films and the production did not disappoint. The music was wonderful, it was well acted and the children did amazing jobs! The theatre staff were very helpful helping us navigate the easier routes (my mum needs a cane). The seating was a little cramped and at times we could not see the top of the production from our seats but restricted view was not listed at sale! Overall it was fantastic and we would recommend going to see this!
E Reviewed on 19 February 2025 by Emmy
United Kingdom
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Simply 5starG Reviewed on 17 February 2025 by Gareth
United Kingdom
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Brilliant !!Fabulous performance of Oliver. A must see !!
M Reviewed on 16 February 2025 by Maria
Cyprus
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Must seeReally good production, that stayed true to the film musical. Great young actors
M Reviewed on 14 February 2025 by Martynas
United Kingdom
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A*****V Reviewed on 14 February 2025 by Vicki
United Kingdom
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EnthrallingE Reviewed on 13 February 2025 by Emma-jayne
United Kingdom
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BRILLIANT SHOWP Reviewed on 13 February 2025 by Peter
United Kingdom
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BrilliantP Reviewed on 13 February 2025 by Peter
United Kingdom
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A joyful revival! Does not dissappoint!Such a wonderful revival of this beloved show that the audience knows so well. The production really respected the play and rose to the expectations of an audience coming to see a familiar classic. It is everything you want to see in a west end production of Oliver. So much fun and so alive!
A Reviewed on 12 February 2025 by Arabella
United States Of America
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Brilliant !!!Went as a family and loved the show, highly recommended !!!
J Reviewed on 11 February 2025 by Julian
United Kingdom
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Must see!Joy to watch, absolute triumph 🙌 Acting, music, lights, staging- fantastic! The energy on the stage is captivating. Absolute must see!
O Reviewed on 11 February 2025 by Olga
United Kingdom
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This production does not meet up with the originalVery stiff coreography. Kind of a blah production compared to the original.
B Reviewed on 11 February 2025 by Bernard
United States Of America
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Top show, top castDon't miss this show! Incredible cast,Incredible effects Incredible music! 2 hours 40 minutes of sheer enjoyment which unfortunately went to quickly
D Reviewed on 10 February 2025 by David
United Kingdom
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BrilliantS Reviewed on 09 February 2025 by Shaun
United Kingdom
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Wonderfully adaptation of a classicLoved everything about it the songs, lighting, costumes and staging was all excellent the cast faultless especially the younger members would recommend it to anybody.
P Reviewed on 08 February 2025 by Paul
United Kingdom
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Absolutely fantastic!Utterly brilliant, thoroughly recommend.
S Reviewed on 05 February 2025 by Stephen
United Kingdom
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great sing alongparts of the show were to violent not keeping with the films head butting things like that i took my partner and her daughter 11 years old she was upset with some of the violent parts however the show was briliant apart from the part i wrote down.
M Reviewed on 04 February 2025 by Martin
United Kingdom
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BrilliantLoved everything about the show . The actors were fantastic, the set was amazing. It’s a very small theatre, we sat at the side , couldn’t see all the stage . Definitely would recommend this show .
C Reviewed on 02 February 2025 by Claire
United Kingdom
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Traditional MusicalBrilliant singing ad dancing and totally maintained the tradition of the original production. Scene changes true Macintosh and Fagin, Nancy and Oliver stand out performers backed by a superb young cast. The Bumbles very like the Thenardiers next door. All in all one of the best shows I have seen for a long time.
D Reviewed on 02 February 2025 by David
United Kingdom
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Amazing !!!A fabulous show with a great cast - one of the best in town.
P Reviewed on 31 January 2025 by Peter
United Kingdom
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AhhhmahhhhzzzingggA Reviewed on 30 January 2025 by Adlina Sarlis
Singapore
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Fabulous uplifting Oliver!From the first moment the show opens you are in fir such a treat! An outstanding cast give the performance such joy that it is a delight from start to finish. Go!!!
N Reviewed on 30 January 2025 by Nora
United Kingdom
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Really good evening
S Reviewed on 30 January 2025 by Sarah
United Kingdom
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Excellent classic musical experienceA Reviewed on 29 January 2025 by Alison
United Kingdom
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Fantastic
S Reviewed on 26 January 2025 by Sandra Jane
United Kingdom
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OlivercGreat singing and amazing cast.
J Reviewed on 21 January 2025 by Jane
United Kingdom
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Best I’ve seen in agesAbsolutely loved the show. The characters were amazing, funny yet compassionate and totally believable.
A Reviewed on 18 January 2025 by Alan
United Kingdom
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Wonderful Show!D Reviewed on 18 January 2025 by David
United Kingdom
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A must see show - perfect for all the familyB Reviewed on 17 January 2025 by Ben
United Kingdom
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Great Show.This is one of the best showsI gave seen it ages. So good. All actors superb. Can't praise it enough.
B Reviewed on 17 January 2025 by Bridget
United Kingdom
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AmazingBlown away with how much I loved this show. It's a must for anyone who remembers the movie.
R Reviewed on 17 January 2025 by Richard
United Kingdom
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Must see!Absolutely Fabulous!!
J Reviewed on 17 January 2025 by Janet
United States Of America
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A good revival !'a whopping great hit' from Chichester directed by Matthew Bourne has transferred well to the West End. Whilst not a fan of Matthew Bourne's adaptions, in this case he went OTT on Fagan's character, it was a good show with all the original tv adaption story and songs. My only disappointment was the sound system was too loud and with exception of the soloists, the songs were 'shouted' rather than 'sung' and thus lost the tunefulmess.
L Reviewed on 16 January 2025 by Lucy
United Kingdom
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Must seeA magical night out the standing ovation at the end says it all
M Reviewed on 14 January 2025 by Michael
United Kingdom
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Fabulous, top quality in all aspectsQuite a dark interpretation but true to Dickens’ intentions I would guess.
L Reviewed on 12 January 2025 by Louise
United Kingdom
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AwesomeG Reviewed on 11 January 2025 by Gary
United Kingdom
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Amazing showGreat feel good factor, superb singing, dancing and scenery. My only dislike is the number of stairs to go up . Not particularly good for disabled people .
E Reviewed on 11 January 2025 by Eloisa
United Kingdom
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Brilliant showIt was Amazing loved the show from start to finish. Fantastic but do not choose seats in the Grand Circle row H or J you cannot see the top of the stage, it was the only disappointment.
A Reviewed on 09 January 2025 by Audrey
United Kingdom
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Incroyable show lovely eveningWas had a lovely moment the view was excellent the show is incredible the costume the light and all the actors were incredible. We couldn't expect better.
M Reviewed on 08 January 2025 by Merrien
France
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Absolutely fantasticI have seen Oliver so many times in the last 50;years From infant school to amateur dramatics to broadway and today. Tonight definitely didn’t let me down. Will definitely see it again.
P Reviewed on 07 January 2025 by Paul
United Kingdom
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Great MusicalThe show was great as a family outing ... Super costumes and acting ...the biggest issue was getting everyone to London on time with multiple delays on train lines we almost missed it despite leaving loads of time.
D Reviewed on 06 January 2025 by David
United Kingdom
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Fantastic and emotionalMust see show. Great staging and scene setting. Nancys singing was a highlight . Bit surprised by the actors voice playing Bill Sykes . Didn’t have the impact my group thought it needed , or expected, so didn’t create the menace or fear that the part was trying to portray . Maybe it was different down in the stalls ! Go and see it , especially if you are a fan of the films .
A Reviewed on 03 January 2025 by Anthony
United Kingdom
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Oliver was great but the audience were notI'm surprised that the audience are allowed to basically do what they want at the theatre now. People were on their phones, talking, using the toilet at leisure and even humming along during performances. I've never seen anything like it. It was so disappointing as it completely took me out of it and I feel I have wasted a lot of money. I will be seeking a refund.
V Reviewed on 03 January 2025 by Vanessa
United Kingdom
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BrilliantApart from the technical issues this is a must see show for all.
D Reviewed on 31 December 2024 by David
United Kingdom
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Not to be missed!Music performances costumes And stage setting was all fabulous.. Couldn’t fault the show at all.
N Reviewed on 24 December 2024 by Natalie
United Kingdom
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Fantastic show greatly talented cast and nice theater too.Loved this show cast all so talented! Fagin and Dodger were superb but whole ensemble (from all main characters & all back up performers made this a show not to be missed). From our point of view the 1st three rows of the stalls seemed too close to the stage and people had to look up all the time.If they were the only seats left it would still be worth booking as show is brilliant
A Reviewed on 24 December 2024 by Allan
United Kingdom
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Outstanding!L Reviewed on 21 December 2024 by Linda
United Kingdom
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