Sheffield Theatres have announced its 2013 Christmas musical: Lionel Bart’s, Oliver!
Following the great success of his 2012 Christmas production of My Fair Lady, tony nominated Daniel Evans, current Artistic Director at the Crucible Theatre, will direct this Christmas a cast of local young performers and the best of British theatre talent.
Lionel Barts Oliver!, based on the novel by Charles Dickens, follows the life of a orphan in London and his unlikely friendship with a local thief. After asking for ”more” in an orphanage, he is sold to an undertaker and subsequently runs away, ending in London, England. His friendship with local pick-pocket Dodger then entails.
Made famous in 1969 with an international box office smash film, Oliver! will no-doubt move Sheffield Theatres towards a second sell-out Christmas run.
Its most recognisable musical numbers include Food, Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, Yo’ve Got to Pick a Pocket, Boy for Sale, Where is Love? and the famous, As Long as He Needs Me.
Director Daniel Evans is sure audiences will be wanting ”more” with his production this festive season: “I’m so excited to be bringing Lionel Bart’s Oliver! to the Crucible Stage. Dickens’ boldness of characterisation and Bart’s music hall score combine to make an intoxicating piece of music theatre. We’ll be working with sixty talented children from the city region alongside a cast of 22 professional actors and 15 musicians. So, I hope we can continue to make Sheffield Theatres the place to be at Christmas!”
Joining the Creative Team alongside Daniel Evans are Designer Peter McKintosh (Me and My Girl), Choreographer Alistair David (My Fair Lady), Musical Director Jonathan Gill, Lighting Designer Howard Harrison (Me and My Girl) and Sound Designer Simon Baker (My Fair Lady).
Oliver! goes on sale to Sheffield Theatres members on Saturday 18 May and to the public on Saturday 25 May.
Tickets available direct at: http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or at the Box Office on 0114 249 6000.
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