Meet the West End cast of Oliver!
Published on 24 July 2025
Last updated on 27 April 2026
Summary
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The role of Oliver is shared by four young actors: James Miller, Jacob Sanders-Jones, Isaac Hackett and Thomas Newman.
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Simon Lipkin, nominated for an Olivier Award, plays Fagin, while Ava Brennan stars as Nancy and Aaron Sidwell takes on the role of Bill Sikes.
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The ensemble includes notable performers from various acclaimed productions, ensuring a vibrant revival of this classic musical.
Fresh from a sell-out season at Chichester Festival Theatre, Lionel Bart’s iconic musical has returned to the West End. The critically acclaimed revival is packed with a host of stars, so there's no need to ask for more! But who's picking a pocket or two at the Gielgud Theatre?
Who plays Oliver Twist in Oliver?
The iconic role of Oliver is currently being shared between four young stars – James Miller, Jacob Sanders-Jones, Isaac Hackett and Thomas Newman.
Who plays Fagin in Oliver?
Simon Lipkin takes on the role of Fagin, receiving an Olivier Award nomination for his portayal. Lipkin has previously starred as Buddy the Elf in Elf The Musical and Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls.
Who plays Nancy in Oliver?
Living a Fine Life as Nancy is Ava Brennan. Brennan's previous credits include Vee in Netflix's Top Boy, Angelica in Hamilton, Les Miserables and The Lion King (West End/UK Tour).
Who plays Bill Sikes in Oliver?
Aaron Sidwell plays the terrifying Bill Sikes. Sidwell has played Fiyero in Wicked, and Ham in Children of Eden.
Who plays the Artful Dodger in Oliver?
Aaron Macgregor makes his adult West End debut as the Artful Dodger, as a child he played Gavroche in the UK tour of Les Misérables!
Who’s in the current West End cast of Oliver?
The cast features Oscar Conlon-Morrey as Mr Bumble (Only Fools and Horses The Musical), Katy Secombe as Widow Corney (MAMMA MIA!), Stephen Matthews as Mr Sowerberry (The Moustrap), Jamie Birkett as Mrs Sowerberry (The Play That Goes Wrong) and Philip Franks as Mr Brownlow (Witness for the Prosecution).
The cast is completed by Adam Boardman, Julie Cloke, Lois Craig, Harry Cross, Stephen John Davis, Will Elliott, Tom Andrew Hargreaves, Victoria Hay, Bethany Huckle, Jehu Josephs, Bethan Keens, Danny Lane, Conor McFarlane, Mia Mullarkey, Erin Oliver, Jasmine Sakyiama, Wendy Somerville, Charlie Stripp, Jamie Tyler, Lochlan White, Sienna Widd and Dane Young.
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