Oliver! follows orphaned boy Oliver Twist as he escapes the harsh conditions of a Victorian workhouse and travels to London in search of a better life. Along the way, he falls in with a group of young pickpockets led by the Artful Dodger and the criminal Fagin, while the dangerous Bill Sikes threatens his safety. Through hardship, friendship, and adventure, Oliver searches for family, kindness, and a place to belong.
Creative team
- Pat Donovan Director
- Daphne Worster Associate Director
- Ian Peters Musical Director
- Judith Hockaday Choreographer
- Alan Wrixon Stage Director
- Judith Sharp Chorus Mistress
Principal cast
- Sam Dobson & Jack Townsend Oliver
- Ray Dance Fagin
- Daryl Barnett & Danny Wilson Artful Dodger
- Justine Taylor Nancy
- James Canning Bill Sykes
- Stuart Dark Mr Bumble
- Margaret Price Widow Corney
- Adrian Davis Mr Sowerberry
- Stephanie Trinci Mrs Sowerberry
- Tracy Cuthbert Bet
- Mike Chivers Mr Brownlow
- Jackie Theobald Mrs Bedwin
- Jackie Salisbury Old Sally
- Mike Viret Dr Grimwig
- Judith Sharp, Beryl Jones, Nicky Ashdown, Mark Newton, Wendy Skane Street Sellers
- Blue & Diesel Bullseye the dog
Ensemble
Tony Asprey, Jason Hull, Danny Bean, Larry Langdown, Tony Randall, Daniel Allan, Daniele Coleman, Collette Coleman, Richard Wilbourne, Danny Wilson, Ann Edwards, Terry Allan, Alix Margilewska, Michaela Kearns, Enid Hogden, Martin Lawrence, Cara Chivers, Jackie Salisbury, Jackie Theobald, Helen Asprey, Mary Cleverly, Karen Bathe, Collette Coleman, Daniele Coleman, Gemma Short, Jessica Hathaway, Jenna Anderson, Lara Platek, Jemima Ashdown, Millie Bailey, Jerome Davies, Liberty Davies, Ellie Fleet, Heather McGowan, Hannah Sumner, Elizabeth Allan, Elliot Good, Ellen Howard, Jessie Howard, Lewis Rogers, Emily Rothery, Katie Tonks