Oliver Twist

Inspired by the vivid world of Victorian music-hall, Neil Bartlett's staging of Oliver Twist uses the original language of Dickens' novel to dramatize one of the most deeply felt stories about childhood ever written. A cast of unforgettable characters brings the underworld of nineteenth-century London back to thrilling life - a city teeming with images of danger and fear - all seen through the eyes of an astonished child. By turns comic and tragic, musical and dramatic, Neil's adaptation of Oliver Twist was a runaway success in London. We're thrilled to welcome him back to the A.R.T., together with designer Rae Smith, to recreate this sensational production for our audience.