“Please, sir. I want some more.”
Step into the heart of Victorian England with Lionel Bart’s timeless musical masterpiece, Oliver! Based on Charles Dickens’ beloved novel Oliver Twist, this Tony and Olivier award-winning show has enchanted audiences for decades and even claimed the Academy Award for Best Picture. Oliver! follows the heart-wrenching journey of an orphan who escapes a bleak workhouse to find camaraderie among Fagin’s gang of young pickpockets. As Oliver is wrongfully accused of theft, he finds an unexpected saviour in the kind-hearted Mr. Brownlow. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sykes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.
This holiday classic, beloved by Gateway audiences since its performances in 1992 and 2001, is back to fill the season with its wonderful music and heartwarming story of love and community. Hold on tight to your handkerchiefs for an evening filled with singing, dancing, unforgettable characters and spirited songs, (“Food, Glorious Food,” and “Consider Yourself”).
Tickets
The Gateway offers a 50% ticket discount to VocalEye users. Purchase your tickets online using the discount code “VOC50” or call the Gateway Box Office at 604-270-1812.
Book, Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart
Freely adapted from Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist
