Leeds Playhouse & Ramps on the Moon co-production of OLIVER TWIST as part of National Theatre at Home
Photo credit: Anthony Robling
Leeds Playhouse and Ramps on the Moon’s co-production of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist is to be shown as part of National Theatre at Home from 22 February for 12 months.
This marks the first production shown on National Theatre at Home that has not been produced by the National Theatre specifically for this platform, showcasing a national commitment to sharing work that is accessible both on and off stage.
Director Amy Leach said: "We’re so delighted that the National Theatre will be sharing Oliver Twist, our co-production with Ramps on the Moon and written by the incredible Bryony Lavery as part of National Theatre at Home – a platform that continues to showcase productions from theatres across the country to wide reaching audiences.
“Knowing that this epic, boundary-pushing production is continuing to showcase the creative possibilities of work which places access and inclusion at the very heart of the theatre-making process is amazing. We are so very proud that this production, created here in Leeds, will now be shown on this vital national stage.”
The production stars Brooklyn Melvin in the role of Oliver, aided and abetted by a gang of wily pickpockets led by the Artful Dodger, played by Nadeem Islam, and Caroline Parker MBE as Fagin. Nancy is played by Clare-Louise English, with Stephen Collins stepping into the brutal boots of Bill Sikes (the spelling taken from Charles Dickens’ original text).
The cast is completed by Katie Erich as Rose, Rebekah Hill as Luna, Georgia Jackson as Fingers, Amy Conachan as Mrs Thingummy, Christopher Wright as Mr Brownlow, Dan Willis as Mr Sowerberry, Mitesh Soni as Charley Bates and Benjamin Wilson as Mr Bumble.
The creative team includes Designer Hayley Grindle, Lighting Designer Joe Fletcher, Sound Designer John Biddle, Composer Oliver Vibrans, and Projection Designer Akhila Krishnan.
Oliver Twist will be available on the platform until 23 February 2023 here.
