Current details for our 2006 productuon of  Oliver!

The Cast!
Oliver - Jack Lynch

Dodger - Ben Gillespie

Nancy - Louise Radecker

Fagin - Bob Lethbridge

Sykes - Barry Ledger

Mr Bumble - Mark Power

Widow Corney - Lorraine Muller

Mr Sowerberry - Barry Vettiger

Mrs Sowerberry - Mary Quade

Bet - Amanda Steger

Charlotte - Jenni Taylor

Noah - Josh Doyle

Mr Brownlow - Richard Chiverrell

Mrs Bedwin - Bobbie Hobbs

Old Sally - Lisa Brown

Dr Grimwig - Michael Kyle

Charley Bates - Colin Heemskerk

 

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Some General Information

Background...

Oliver! was made in 1968 and is based on Charles Dickens's novel Oliver Twist. The musical opened in London in 1960 and became the most long running production ever with 2619 performances until it was beaten by Jesus Christ Superstar twelve years later. The music and the lyrics are written by Lionel Bart who at the time was 30 years young. The film got six Academy Awards and was nominated for another six. The awards were: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Art Direction, Best Music, Best Sound and a special award to Oona White for her choreography. The nominations were: Best Actor Ron Moody, Best Supporting Actor Jack Wild, Best Writing Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design and Best Film Editing.

 

The songs...

Food, glorious food...Boys
Oliver!... Mr. Bumble, Mrs. Bumble and boys
Boy for sale... Mr. Bumble
Where is love?... Oliver
Consider yourself... Dodger and ensemble
You've got to pick a pocket or two... Fagin and the boys 
It's a fine life... Nancy and ensemble
I'd do anything... Dodger, Nancy, Oliver, Bet, Fagin and the boys
Be back soon...Fagin and the boys
As long as he needs me... Nancy 
Who will buy...Oliver and ensemble
Reviewing the situation...Fagin 
Oom-Pah-Pah...Nancy and ensemble
Reviewing the situation...Fagin and Dodger

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