This is my blog post/review of Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Oliver! that I saw at the Gielgud Theatre in London on Tuesday, 17th December 2024.

It was absolutely fantastic, with incredible performances from Simon Lipkin as Fagin, Shanay Holmes as Nancy, Billy Jenkins as The Artful Dodger, and Clan Eagle Service as Oliver—all of them were outstanding!

The sets were beautifully done, especially the ones from Chichester, and the revolving stage added an extra layer of magic to the production. The music was fabulous, from the Playout at the end to classic songs like Consider Yourself, Reviewing the Situation, Food, Glorious Food, and As Long As He Needs Me.
This is now my absolute favourite production of Oliver! I’ve ever seen and my favourite show of the year. It’s a solid 5 stars and 10 out of 10!
Before the show started, I picked up the programme, a shirt, and a bag from the souvenir stall, and I’ll be getting the Live Cast Recording CD in January 2025. After the show, I visited the stage door, where I got autographs, selfies, and hugs from Simon Lipkin and Shanay Holmes. I even bumped into a friend from Lincolnshire, which was a lovely surprise!


If you haven’t seen Oliver!, I highly recommend heading to the Gielgud Theatre in London’s West End. It’s running until March 2026—don’t miss it!
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