Oliver!, directed by Rupert Gold, is currently showing  at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and broke box office records after Jodie Printer was cast in the role of Nancy following hit television panel show “I’d Do Anything”. Kerry Ellis currently appears in the role opposite Steven Hartley as Bill Sykes and Griff Rhys-Jones who will play Fagin until 14 June, when Russ Abbott will take over.

Oliver! Is a heart-warming tale that follows the adventures, trials and tribulations of the young orphan Oliver as he tries to find a place to belong in London. When Oliver becomes entwined with a gang of young pick pockets – raised and trained by the miserly Fagin – he encounters the likes of Nancy, a prostitute who tries to save him. However Bill Sykes has other ideas.

The score of Oliver! Features songs such as “Where is Love”, “As Long As He Needs Me”, “Pick a Pocket or Two” and “Oliver!”

Comedian Russ Abbott is recognised for his 1980’s television sketch series The Russ Abbott Show. His appearances on the West End include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Producers, Caught in the Net and My Fair Lady.

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Oliver!

Oliver Twist is one of the most loved stories ever written by Charles Dickens. Oliver, the Musical has broken all box office records with its current run and is estimated to run into 2011. This in itself tells the story of exactly how popular this theatre production is.

World renowned Rowan Atkinson has been setting the stage alight with his performance as Fagan. On 20th July, Omid Djalili, well-known Iranian stand-up comedian took over the role of Fagan and has very big shoes to fill.

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Make a night of it to see Oliver, the Musical by combining the Oliver Theatre and Dinner packages that are available from Concierge Desk. What this gives you is a package of a good priced theatre ticket plus dinner at a top selected London restaurant. Whether you are a visitor to the wonders of London or a life-long resident, Oliver, the Musical is a must see.

Come and see the story unfold on the stage and hear the well-known songs and music performed by an excellent cast. Concierge Desk offers you a cost-effective package that will make the evening even more special for everyone. Oliver is of course suitable for all ages, so you can make a special evening of it with a loved one or take the whole family.

The production of Oliver, the Musical currently on at the Royal Theatre, Drury Lane, London will not disappoint.

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Omid Djalili first came to the public’s attention as an Iranian stand-up comedian. He is in fact, half-British but has always been happy to make the most from his Iranian heritage. He has also built something of a film career having appeared in ‘Spy Game’, ‘Gladiator’, ‘The Mummy’, ‘Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean III’. He also provided the voice of Tiger in the DreamWorks animated feature ‘Over The Hedge’.

He appeared in Whoopi Goldberg’s failed sitcom ‘Whoopi’ for two seasons in the United States and has also been in two series of ‘Small Potatoes’ for Channel Four. His most recent television work was his own show for BBC 1.

He is now to make a splash in a london show. He will take over from Rowan Atkinson in the role of Fagin in one of the West End’s biggest hits at the moment, ‘Oliver’. He takes over from July the 20th and joins Jodie Prenger, the winner of the BBC reality show which sought an actress to play the role of Nancy.

Both Djalili and Prenger are scheduled to appear in the show until December the 12th 2009. The show is playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and you can purchase your Oliver tickets from Concierge Desk London.

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Omid Djalili as Fagin

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‘Oliver’ is currently running at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and stars reality TV winner Jodie Prenger and Rowan Atkinson. 

Probably one of Charles Dickens best loved novels, it has been a West End hit before, most recently at the Palladium in 1994, but never has it been under such public scrutiny as Lionel Bart’s current revival presented by Cameron Mackintosh. Jodie Prenger won the coveted role of Nancy in the BBC show ‘I’d Do Anything’. The public choice has once again proved to be the right one, following on from Connie Fisher’s huge success as Maria in ‘The Sound of Music.’ 

Jodie undoubtedly brings the caring warmth to Nancy that Dickens originally wrote about. The sometimes girlfriend of Bill Sykes, feels nothing but pity for the orphan boys in Fagin’s dubious care. And when Oliver is bought into the fold, she sees in him as an innocent in need of saving. Her desire to help him, lands her in big trouble with the evil Sykes. It is the tragedy of Victorian England with the motherless boys at the mercy of villains and thieves. For most of them, like the Artful Dodger, they are able to make the most out of their street life and for most, it is a more bearable existence than the alternative option of a work house. 

All the boys in this production are delightfully played and bring the stage alive with their terrific acting and the sense of camaraderie. 

Directed by Rupert Goold, ‘Oilver’ is a great family show full of some of the best loved musical numbers, including ‘I’d do Anything’, ‘Food Glorious Food’, ‘Consider Yourself’ and ‘As Long as He Needs Me.’ The life and colour of the set is a real eye opener and Victorian England is bought to glorious life with the superb staging and costume. 

The cast of ‘Oliver’ light up the stage with some truly great performances. Rowan Atkinson, as suspected, is funny as Fagin and although he will not be remembered for his singing, his portrayal of one of Dickens’ famous characters is well worth a visit.

Concierge Desk are proud to be able to offer Oliver tickets for for this magical West End musical.

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We have found in the past that following a peak of theatre ticket sales on the run up to Christmas, things can stabilise once we hit January as the public recover from the excesses of the festive period. However, with the coming of the new year, this year the West End theatre scene is seeing the coming of the phenomenon that is Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and a subsequent record breaking demand for tickets for this immensely successful production.

With Rowan Atkinson in the role of Fagan and Jodie Prenger, winner of TV’s incredibly popular “I’d Do Anything”‘ reality talent show playing the ill fated Nancy, this latest production of Lionel Bart’s classic show has been hugely anticipated and is proving a fantastic success with Oliver tickets selling faster than any previous West End show. With advance sales of £15 million, Oliver has smashed the previous box office record of £12 million achieved by Dirty Dancing when it opened in 2006.

Feedback being received by audiences is reflective of the record breaking sales, with praise for the ’superb cast’ and Rowan Atkinson being described as being on ‘another level’.

With tickets in such high demand, performances of Oliver are selling out left right and centre. We strongly recommend you purchase your tickets for Oliver as soon as possible if you do not wish to miss out on this spectacular production.

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Record Breaking Ticket Sales for Oliver!

IMPORTANT NOTE – THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCES OF OLIVER! HAVE BEEN CANCELLED:

Friday 12th December 2008 EVENING

Saturday 13th December 2008 MATINEE

The producers have advised that this is due to extra rehearsal time being required due to safety reasons with the complexity of the production including a cast of 150 children 30 adult actors.

Any customers that have booked tickets with Concierge Desk London for either of these performances can change their tickets for an alternative date, show or request cancellation and refund.

Oliver tickets are still available live for all other dates.

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Oliver Performances Cancelled

Rupert Goold

One director, whose name seems to guarantee sales of theatre tickets, is Rupert Goold.

He will soon be directing the new production of ‘Oliver’ in the West End, which includes the winners of the BBC reality show, ‘I’d Do Anything’. Before that though, his production of ‘Six Characters in Search of An Author’ by the Italian dramatist, Luigi Pirandello opens at the Gielgud theatre.

This play was originally produced for the Chichester Festival this summer. It stars Ian Mcdiarmid, who started off as a classical actor starring in ‘Hamlet’, ‘The Tempest’ and ‘King Lear’. He is now, surely, best known for playing the emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars movies.

This forms an interesting parallel with Rupert Goold’s production of ‘Macbeth’ last year which was originally staged for the Chichester Festival and then transferred to the Gielgud. It starred Patrick Stewart, another classically trained actor, who is now best known for his roles as Jean-Luc Picard in ‘Star Trek The Next Generation’ and Professor Charles Xavier founder of the superhero team (and money-spinning movie franchise), the X-Men.

Goold’s ‘Macbeth’ has gone on to New York where it is the toast of Broadway. Can he do the same thing a second time with ‘Six Characters?’ Only time will tell.

We gave superb availability of Oliver tickets so book today with Concierge Desk London to see this classic show!

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Goold Has The Midas Touch

Jodie Prenger

Jodie Prenger, winner of BBC 1’s “I’d Do Anything” will make her debut in London’s West End in Les Miserables. The role is to act as preparation for the role to come, the lead as Nancy in Oliver!

Jodie won her role in Oliver! on the BBC 1 TV show, beating off thousands of other hopefuls in the reality show and being voted for by the public. 28-year-old Jodie isn’t playing the lead in Les Mis, she’ll be part of the ensemble in order for her to become accustomed the West End stage. In addition to appearing in Les Mis as part of her training, she’s been receiving tutorage at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Oliver! is set to open in December. Before then Jodie will appear in Les Miserables for just a few weeks, starting from next week, and the Queen’s Theatre. She will gain valuable experience playing a variety of smaller roles in order for her to gain experience.

Cameron Mackintosh is the producer of Oliver!

One of the great things about Jodie is that she grasps every opportunity offered to her and she is eager to work.

When she won I’d Do Anything, Jodie told me that she didn’t want to sit around for six months but wanted to really use the time before going into rehearsals – I’m delighted that this is one of the things she’s chosen to do.

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Jodie Prenger to star in Les Miserables

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The waiting is finally over as Jodie Prenger, is crowned Nancy for the forthcoming production of Oliver! The 28 year old from Blackpool triumphed in the live final of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s I’d Do Anything on Saturday 31st May. She beat Kerry girl Jessie Buckley into second place. Isle of Man’s Samantha Barks was the first of the finalists to be voted off the show.

Cameron McKintosh’s musical promises to be a huge West End hit with tickets selling fast. Oliver Twist is certainly Dicken’s most well known novel and also perhaps, the most widely loved and audiences are eagerly anticipating this latest production.

Oliver Twist opens on 12th December at Drury Lane theatre and the cast includes Rowan Atkinson as Fagan and Rosemary Leech as Mrs Bedwin. Of course the three Olivers are Gwion, Harry and Laurence.

We have live availability tickets for Oliver tickets as well as all other main London theatre tickets.

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Oliver Twist has Nancy at last!

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Oliver! at Drury Lane Theatre

Concierge Desk are proud to offer Oliver tickets for Oliver Twist, including ‘best seats’ and cheap Oliver tickets. As with all shows, we offer live availability so you can see the exact Oliver theatre tickets seats on offer prior to completing your booking. Buy Oliver tickets with Concierge Desk London. Also now available, Oliver Theatre and Dinner packages which include your Oliver ticket and dinner at a top London Restaurant.

TICKETS - from £22.00 to £75.50 for Best Seats
SHOW AND MEAL DEALS – £32.50 (Ticket worth £25 alone!)
Includes ticket and pre or post dinner at Maxwells Bar & Grill

Show Type:

Oliver Twist is a Musical

Show Overview

The new London theatre production of Oliver! generated a huge amount of interest due to the BBC show ‘I’d Do Anything’. With Rowan Atkinson cast as Fagan and Jodie Prenger as Nancy the play by award winning director Rupert Goold hit London by storm, quickly breaking previous box office records.  Goold, who previously directed Jessica Lange in the West End revival of ‘The Glass Menagerie’ won Best Director  at the 2007 Evening Standard Awards for ‘Macbeth’ with Patrick Stewart who also won best actor.

Oliver the Musical is one of the most popular West End musicals this year with glorious songs including ‘I’d Do Anything’, ‘As Long As He Needs Me’, ‘Consider Yourself’ and so many more. It is a celebrated story of love, lust and danger mingled with Fagan’s delightful humour and the sadness of the orphans and Nancy and indeed every destitute character. This was Dicken’s second novel and is really dark at times, exploring Victorian London’s seedy and murky life of the poor. Oliver at 9 years old is sent to a Work House where he endures a daily grind with very little food. The very famous line ‘Please Sir, I want some more’ is the beginning of a new and dangerous life for the boy. He then meets Fagan and The Artful Dodger of course, arguably two of the liveliest characters in a Dicken’s novel.

It is highly recommended that you buy tickets for Oliver tickets early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are selling fast so let Concierge Desk secure the very best tickets for Oliver at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane for you and your family.

Show Age Suitability:

Oliver is suitable for All Ages

Nearest Underground Station: Covent Garden – This station is accessible via the Piccadilly Line

Bus links: 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 29, 59, 68, 76, 77A, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521 and RVI

Performance Information

EVENINGS: Tuesday – Saturday: 7.30pm

MATINEES: Wednesday – 2.30pm, Saturday – 2.30pm

RUNNING TIME: 2 hours 30 minutes

Creative Team

Author/playwright: Charles Dickens
Director: Rupert Goold
Music: Lionel Bart

Cast Includes

Jodie Prenger
Griff Rhys Jones

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