Credits
Lionel Bart wrote the musical's book, music, and lyrics.
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Oliver! Dossier
A sourced guide to the production, creative team and documented stage experience behind the ticket.
The essentials
Credits
Lionel Bart wrote the musical's book, music, and lyrics.
Source: MtishowsCredits
The current Cameron Mackintosh production was reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne.
Source: OfficiallondontheatreHistory
The story follows orphan Oliver from a Victorian workhouse into London, where he meets the Artful Dodger and Fagin's group of pickpockets.
Source: MtishowsHistory
The original production opened at London's New Theatre in 1960.
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Oliver! is Lionel Bart's stage musical based on Charles Dickens's novel Oliver Twist.
Source: MtishowsLive Presentation
The current staging contrasts large, bright dance scenes with still moments of danger and sadness.
Source: WhatsonstageLive Presentation
Its revolving set uses gantries and iron stairways to suggest London's scale while creating smaller scenes within it.
Source: WhatsonstageMilestone
The 2025 London production won the Olivier Award for lighting design for Paule Constable and Ben Jacobs.
Source: ApnewsRepertoire
The score includes Food, Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, I'd Do Anything, Pick a Pocket or Two, and As Long As He Needs Me.
Source: MtishowsReview
The Standard gave the revival five stars and called it a glorious evening of song and dance.
Source: StandardReview
The Guardian praised the production as a celebration of the changing swell of Bart's music and lyrics.
Source: TheguardianSound Style
The Standard described Lionel Bart's music as stylistically varied and packed with memorable melodies.
Source: StandardThe Standard gave the revival five stars and called it a glorious evening of song and dance. [4] The Guardian described the production as a celebration of the changing swell of Bart's music and lyrics. [5] The 2025 London production won the Olivier Award for lighting design for Paule Constable and Ben Jacobs. [6]
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