A Derby Theatre Production

Oliver Twist

Based on the novel by Charles Dickens

Fri 28 Nov, 2025 - Sat 3 Jan, 2026

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Mon 29th December, 2.30pm
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Mon 29th December, 7.15pm
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Tue 30th December, 2.30pm
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Tue 30th December, 7.15pm
Dementia Friendly Performance Distanced Performance
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Wed 31st December, 2.30pm
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Fri 2nd January, 7.15pm
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Sat 3rd January, 2.30pm
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Experience Charles Dickens' iconic Oliver Twist in a magical adaptation by Deborah McAndrew during Christmas 2025 at Derby Theatre.

Featuring carols, folk songs, and original music, this exciting and enchanting version of Dickens’ timeless classic will come alive with adventure and festive sparkle.

Join the courageous young orphan, Oliver on his journey from the workhouse to the streets of Victorian London as he navigates the city’s gritty underworld in search of family, love and a place to call home.

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Venue

Main House

Overview

Time: 7:15pm, 10:15am, 2:30pm, 6:00pm, 11:00am & 3:00pm
Performance duration: 2 hours and 10 minutes
Age guidance: 8+
Advisories: Contains themes not suitable for very young children.

In keeping with Dickens’ 19th-century novel, this production reflects the social challenges and attitudes of the time.

It includes difficult themes—such as poverty, crime and the exploitation of vulnerable children—which are portrayed with care and a commitment to authenticity.

Pricing

Standard: £15.50 - £36
Under 26s: £15 - £34
Friends: 50% off previews, £5 off the rest of the run (bands A & B only)
Family Ticket: £20 per person for up to x4 (Must incl. 1x under 26s)
Schools: £15 plus one free ticket every 10 purchased
Groups (10+): £23

Accessible Performances Available

BSL Interpreted Performance Captioned Performance Relaxed Performance Dementia Friendly Performance Distanced Performance

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Oliver Twist (2025) - In Rehearsal Trailer

Cast

Zach Atkinson

Noah Claypole/Officer

Analiese Emerson Guettinger

Nancy

Samuel Heron

Mr Sowerberry/Mr Brownlow

April Nerissa Hudson

Bet/Charlotte

Iris Laverne

Artful Dodger

Polly Lister

Fagin/Old Sally/Mrs Sowerberry

Michael Mahony

Mr Bumble/Grimwig

Dan McGarry

Bill Sikes

Katherine Toy

Widow Corney/Mrs Bedwin/Justice Fang

Karen Young

Agnes/Rose

Claudia Burton

Oliver Twist

Eliza Jean Poxon

Oliver Twist

William Poyser-Alton

Oliver Twist

Tonieh Ayinbila

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Ophélie Balkota

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Florence Batten

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Marnie Birkin

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Henry Buckley

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Jude Chadwick

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Alice Doherty

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

India Doman

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Charlotte Falivena

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Sofia Falivena

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Florence Ford

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Jacob Fox

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Harmony Liverman

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Eva Long

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Isabelle Naylor

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Cyntia Nkwelle

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Robin O'Leary

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Annie Owen

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Charlotte Race

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Anay Ruparel

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Darwin Shaw

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Sophie Topham

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Jack Wasley

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Rowenna Wordsworth-Williamson

Fagin’s Gang / Orphan

Creatives

Deborah McAndrew

Adaptor

Sarah Brigham

Director

Neil Irish

Set Designer

Eliza Waters

Musical Director & Composer

Deb Pugh

Movement Director

Tim Heywood

Costume Designer

Arnim Friess

Lighting Designer

Anita Gilbert

Voice & Accent Director

Jim Harbourne

Sound Designer

John Barber

Puppet Maker & Director

Ian Stapleton

Fight Director

Kai Bools

Assistant Director

View Dates and Book

Mon 29th December, 2.30pm
Price: £24.50 - £36.00
£5 off for Friends. Bands A & B only
Mon 29th December, 7.15pm
Price: £24.50 - £36.00
£5 off for Friends. Bands A & B only
Tue 30th December, 2.30pm
Price: £24.50 - £36.00
£5 off for Friends. Bands A & B only
Tue 30th December, 7.15pm
Dementia Friendly Performance Distanced Performance
Price: £24.50 - £36.00
£5 off for Friends. Bands A & B only
Wed 31st December, 2.30pm
Price: £24.50 - £36.00
£5 off for Friends. Bands A & B only
Fri 2nd January, 7.15pm
Price: £24.50 - £36.00
£5 off for Friends. Bands A & B only
Sat 3rd January, 2.30pm
Captioned Performance
Price: £24.50 - £36.00
£5 off for Friends. Bands A & B only
Sat 3rd January, 7.15pm
Price: £24.50 - £36.00
£5 off for Friends. Bands A & B only