“This is a simply glorious Oliver!, and a must for family audiences (even if you’ve got to pick a pocket or two).”
West EndMusicalRevival
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Oliver!
Gielgud Theatre · 2h 40m · Opened Dec 14, 2024 · 1+ year in the West End
Critics' Take
Matthew Bourne's revival of Lionel Bart's classic musical earns widespread acclaim for its glorious staging and Simon Lipkin's remarkable Fagin, though some critics question whether its traditional approach truly reinvents the beloved show.
Critic Scorecard
15 reviewsSort:
“Consider yourself lucky to see this brilliant revival, it'll leave you begging for more.”
“This is indeed 'freely adapted' from the original novel, its lead pair of criminals here surviving the police raids and avoiding imprisonment, then giving each other a huge hug and walking off, literally, into the sunset.”
“Consider yourself consummately entertained if you get a ticket for this exceptional revival of Lionel Bart’s show.”
Evening Standard StaffFull Review
“Anna Mackmin’s production has a sumptuous Lez Brotherston design. The Tesmans’ house has a central, glassed-off area which makes it feel beautifully summery. In fact it is September, a time when Scandinavian thoughts turn to melancholy.”
Audience Scorecard
9.4K audience reviews
A+
Loving It
Awards Scorecard
2024-25 season47
Honored
Won Best Lighting Design
WhatsOnStage:1 win / 5 noms
Showtimes
This Week(Sep 7–13)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Oliver!?
Matthew Bourne's revival of Lionel Bart's classic musical earns widespread acclaim for its glorious staging and Simon Lipkin's remarkable Fagin, though some critics question whether its traditional approach truly reinvents the beloved show. (CriticScore 84/100 from 15 reviews.)
Is Oliver! worth seeing?
Yes. Oliver! earns strong reviews from critics (84/100 from 15 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for Oliver!?
Oliver! has a CriticScore of 84/100 based on 15 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is Oliver! still running in London?
Yes, Oliver! is currently playing at Gielgud Theatre in London.
Where is Oliver! playing in London?
Oliver! is playing at Gielgud Theatre.
How long is Oliver!?
Oliver! has a runtime of 2 hours and 40 minutes, including 1 intermission.
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Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- Matthew BourneDirector
- Lionel BartBook
- Lionel BartMusic & Lyrics
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 84/100 (15 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Dec 14, 2024
- Running
- 1+ year in the West End
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Theatre
- Gielgud Theatre
- Synopsis
- Based on Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, this beloved musical follows orphan Oliver as he navigates the streets of Victorian London, from the workhouse to Fagin's gang of young pickpockets.
- Data Last Updated
- September 13, 2026
