Oliver! The Musical tickets London

A spectacular new production of one of Dickens’ most beloved stories – Oliver! The Musical makes a comeback to the London West End at the Gielgud Theatre.

Cameron Mackintosh’s revival of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical is directed and choregraphed by the legendary Matthew Bourne, known for his audacious revival of Swan Lake. 

Many of the beloved songs, for which the original musical won a Tony Award for Best Original Score, make their return, including “Food, Glorious Food” and “I’d Do Anything”.

What is Oliver! The Musical about?

Follow the journey of Oliver Twist, a young and starving orphan who dares to ask for more gruel, only to be cast out of the workhouse and sold to greedy undertakers. Escaping their clutches, Oliver ventures into London, where he encounters the Artful Dodger and a ragtag group of petty thieves living under the roof of Fagin, the leader of a pickpocket gang roaming the streets. On his first outing, Oliver is unjustly arrested but soon finds himself taken under the wing of the kind-hearted Mr Brownlow, where he discovers the true meaning of family.

The popular Dickens story is one of the most beloved British musicals, bringing its colourful characters to life through a sensational score that features timeless favourites like “Food, Glorious Food”, “Consider Yourself” “You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two”, “I’d Do Anything”, “Oom Pah Pah”, “As Long As He Needs Me,” and many more.

After a sold-out summer preview at the Chichester Festival Theatre, Oliver! The Musical makes its highly anticipated return to London’s West End this December 2024.

Oliver! – a historic success

The musical, inspired by Charles Dickens' 1838 novel Oliver Twist, is a favourite of British theatre and has seen many revivals, each meeting wide applause. The original production premiered in 1960 at the Wimbledon Theatre before making its West End debut, where it achieved roaring success with a total of 2,618 performances, becoming one of the longest-running musicals in British theatre history.

Adapted with book, music, and lyrics by Lionel Bart, Oliver! was the first theatrical production to bring Dickens' work to the stage with such groundbreaking success, paving the way for many future adaptations and productions far beyond London’s West End.

In 2009, the musical made a come back to the West End with another revival, directed by Rupert Goold and choreographed by Matthew Bourne. The show was met again with huge acclaim, with Rowan Atkinson taking the stage as Fagin and Jodie Prenger as Nancy, earning a nomination for three Olivier Awards.

The cast of Oliver! The Musical

Simon Lipkin takes the stage as Fagin (Elf The Musical, Ghost Stories) and is joined by Shanay Holmes (Thriller Live, The Bodyguard) as Nancy and Aaron Sidwell (Wicked, Henry VI) as Bill Sikes.

Billy Jenkins (Les Misérables, Peaky Blinders) joins the cast as the Artful Dodger and Philip Franks (The Rocky Horror Show) plays the kind Mr Brownlow. 

How to book tickets to Oliver! The Musical?

You can purchase your tickets for Oliver! The Musical via the booking button on this page. When booking, you can select your desired seats and view ticket prices for this highly anticipated West End show.

Oliver! The Musical is currently scheduled to run until April 2025.

Where is Oliver! The Musical playing in London?

Oliver! The Musical is showing at the Gielgud Theatre, on Shaftesbury Avenue.

How to get there:

• Underground – The nearest Tube stations are Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines) and Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines).
• Bus – You can catch the following buses which stop nearby on Trocadero/Haymarket: 14, 19, 38, N19 and N38.
• Cycling – Rent a Santander Cycles bike and head to Wardour Street in Soho where you will find a docking station. The theatre is just a few minutes’ walk away.

What time is the evening show?

Evening performances usually take place Mondays to Wednesdays at 7pm and Thursdays to Saturdays at 7.30pm.

When are the matinee performances?

Oliver! The Musical matinee performances are scheduled on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2.30pm.

How long is Oliver! The Musical?

Oliver! The Musical runs for approximately two hours 40 minutes, including an interval.

What age is Oliver! The Musical appropriate for?

Please note that children under three years old won’t be admitted in the theatre. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

The show stays true to Dickens' original story, featuring some mild discriminatory language reflective of Victorian-era attitudes, as well as themes of poverty, hunger and crime.

What other shows can I see in London?

Experience a fresh stage adaptation of Dickens' work with A Sherlock Carol at the Marylebone Theatre, where the worlds of Ebenezer Scrooge and the famous detective Sherlock Holmes collide in a thrilling new twist on the classic. Alternatively, journey back to 1920s Dublin and witness the struggles of a family trying to make ends meet in Juno and the Paycock at the Gielgud Theatre, a powerful portrayal of resilience and survival.