Oliver Twist
Written by
Charles Dickens
Adapted by
Anya Reiss
Directed for Actonians
by
Sue Anstey
Synopsis
This play (not musical) follows the original story of Victorian London’s most famous orphan. It was written by Charles Dickens and has been adapted for stage by Anya Reiss. The play was originally staged outdoors at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and it has been written to allow doubling up of characters.
Anya Reiss' impressive adaptation fillets the story very effectively, condensing swathes of plot into neat scenes that propel Oliver's adventures forward... an action-packed, thrilling show.' WhatsOnStage ★★★★
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Credits
| Cast | |
|---|---|
| Role | Person |
| Oliver Twist | Alex Thomas |
|
The Governors of the workhouse
|
Nick Pearce
Jenny McDowell Jean Capstick |
| Mr Bumble | Rob Pardoe |
| Mr Sowerberry: the undertaker | Stewart White |
| Mrs Corney | Nic Harvey |
| Mrs Sowerberry | Rebekah Grose |
| Agnes | Sarah Godsell |
|
Coachmen
|
Elliott Case
Rachel Taylor |
| Fagin | Nick Sharp |
| Bookseller | Christine Rogers |
| Nancy | Michelle Pawley |
| Mr Fang: a magistrate | Steve Anstey |
| Monks | Di Pardoe |
| Mr Grimwig: Brownlow's friend | Nick Pearce |
| Mr Brownlow | Mike Schofield |
| Mrs Maylie: a kind wealthy older woman | Jean Capstick |
| Bill Sikes | Rich Pawley |
| Rose Maylie: Agnes' sister | Sarah Godsell |
| Maylie's Housekeeper | Jenny McDowell |
| Charlotte: Sowerberry's maid | Fern Flynn |
| Policeman/Guard | Elliott Case |
| Noah Claypole: Sowerberry's apprentice | Haydn Todd |
|
Charley/Bullseye: A pickpocket/Sikes' dog
|
Theo Foote
Dylan Thomas |
| Jack Dawkins: The Artful Dodger | Bertie Woodward |
| Browlow's Maid | Gaynor Clark |
| Mr Gamfield: A chimney sweep | Godfrey Laundy |
| Stranger | Rachel Taylor |
|
Den denizens on Wed and Fri
|
Sophie Blanch
Evie Todd Mia Parsons Joseph Grubb Joe Taylor Theo Foote |
|
Den denizens on Thurs and Sat
|
Abigail Hatherell
Rosie Wright Rosie Webber Ben Webber Ollie Curtis Dylan Thomas |
| Crew | |
| Role | Person |
| Assistant Director and Stage Manager | Sarah McMahon |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Alison Horner |
| Prompt | Di Roper-Marshal |
|
Stage Design
|
Maureen Blake
Sue Anstey |
| Sound | Peter Carlin |
| Lights | Mark Whitehouse |
|
Costumes
|
Ann Aplin
Pat Stimpson Isabel Campbell |
|
Props
|
Alison Horner
Gemma Cast |
| Bar Manager | Steve Anstey |
|
Bar Servers
|
Godfrey Laundy
Val Laundy |