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Oliver! the musical – Brand New UK Tour!

Thursday, July 28, 2011

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Following a sell-out run in London’s West End, Cameron Mackintosh’s fabulous new production of one of the most beloved British musicals ever, Oliver! is embarking on a brand new tour around the UK and Ireland. Vividly bringing to life Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more, Lionel Bart’s [...]

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Oliver! From Page to Stage

Thursday, August 12, 2010

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The Charles Dickens Museum presents Oliver! From Page to Stage, an exhibition in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Lionel Bart’s hit musical originally opening in the West End on 30 June 1960.   The relationship between Dickens’s Oliver Twist and the stage is the subject of a new exhibition on display in the house [...]

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All good things come to an end… Oliver! closing 8 Jan 2011

Friday, June 25, 2010

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Following a successful 2 year run at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Oliver! has posted notice that it will close on 8 January 2011.   Oliver! opened at the grand Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 14 January 2009 with previews from 12 December 2008.   This musical is energetic, full of talented cast members, totally [...]

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Entertainer Russ Abot Takes Over as Fagin in Oliver!

Sunday, June 13, 2010

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OLIVER! will bid cheerio to Griff Rhys Jones on 12 June. Russ Abott, one of the most popular entertainers in Britain, will play Fagin from 14 June. Russ is no stranger to OLIVER! having played the role of Fagin at the Palladium, Theatre Royal and on tour. He is probably best known for his TV [...]

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Kerry Ellis will be new ‘Nancy’ in smash hit musical OLIVER!

Monday, December 14, 2009

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Cameron Mackintosh has announced that Broadway and West End star Kerry Ellis will play ‘Nancy’ alongside Griff Rhys Jones as ‘Fagin’ and Steven Hartley as ‘Bill Sikes’ in the triumphant new production of Lionel Bart’s smash hit musical OLIVER! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from Monday 29 March 2010. Jodie Prenger leaves the show on [...]

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Review: Pick your Pockets so you can go see Oliver!

Thursday, September 17, 2009

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Oliver the Musical was written by Lionel Bart.  It is directed by Rupert Goold & Matthew Bourne and produced by Cameron Mackintosh in association with the Southbrook Group Limited.  Cast, crew, stagehands, and management (all concerned) have really done a fabulous job with this musical.  The Drury Lane Theatre is a perfect theatre to host [...]

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Griff Rhys Jones will be next Fagin in OLIVER

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

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Cameron Mackintosh has announced that award-winning actor Griff Rhys Jones will be the next star after Omid Djalili to play ‘Fagin’ in the triumphant new production of Lionel Bart’s smash hit musical OLIVER! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from Monday 14 December 2009 until June 2010. Jodie Prenger has extended her run in the role [...]

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Rowan Atkinson Forced TO Take Three Weeks Off From Oliver!

Saturday, April 4, 2009

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Rowan Atkinson has sustained an indirect inguinal hernia.  His doctors advise immediate surgery to avoid exacerbating the condition.  They are confident that he will be well enough to return to the role of Fagin in Oliver! on the 27th April following a three week recovery period.  Rowan has been nursing the problem for a few [...]

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Oliver! The Musical Reviews

Friday, February 13, 2009

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Oliver! Sets the West End alight Sunday Telegraph The triumphant opening of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! is a glorious reminder of just how life-enhancing a musical can be Daily Telegraph Blast away all those recession cobwebs. Anyone who needs cheering up should get along to Drury Lane sharpish and catch this humdinger of a night Daily [...]

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Actor and Comedian Omid Djalili ‘Fagin’ in Olivier! from 20 July 2009

Friday, February 13, 2009

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Actor and comedian Omid Djalili will be the next star to play ‘Fagin’ in Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from Monday 20 July 2009. Omid Djalili is an award-winning British-Iranian actor/comedian. Not only acclaimed as one of Britain’s funniest stand up comedians, he has also featured in films including ‘The Mummy’, ‘Gladiator’, ‘Spy [...]

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