Oliver Twist



Oliver! is a British musical, with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Premiering in London's West End in 1960, a Broadway production was mounted in 1963 and a film adaptation followed in 1968. The show has been revived on numerous occassions, and is a staple among regional, community and high school theatres.

Many of the songs from the musical have become classics. One such number, "Consider Yourself," has been performed on multiple occassions, including performances on Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.

Connections

 * Rowan Atkinson played Fagin in the 2009 London revival
 * Oswald Morris was the cinematographer for the 1968 film adaptation
 * Jonathan Pryce played Fagin in the 1994 London revival
 * Harry Secombe played Mr. Bumble