Come along and audition for the only musical of the Barn’s season, Oliver! Created by Lionel Bart, from the classic Dickens novel, Oliver! sees some of the most iconic characters and music of the musical theatre world.

Follow Oliver on his journey from a starving orphan to finding a family he never thought he would. Throughout his adventure, he makes some friends along the way: Dodger, Fagin, Nancy… can he really trust them or are they just trying to protect themselves? Consider yourself invited to audition (sorry!).

Remember you don’t have to be a member to audition, however if successful, you will be required to join. Good luck!

Characters

Oliver Twist – A workhouse boy about 11 years of age. (Male, age 8-12)
Fagin – An elderly receiver – runs a training academy for young pickpockets. (Male)
The Artful Dodger – Fagin’s brightest pupil – an undersized 16. (Male, age 14-18)
Bill Sykes – A villain in his prime. (Male)
Nancy – A graduate of Fagin’s academy, and Bill’s doxy. (Female)
Bet – A young lass in Fagin’s establishment – idolizes Nancy. (Female)
Mr Bumble – A large and pompous beadle of the workhouse. (Male)
Mrs Corney – A sharp-tongued, domineering widow – the Workhouse mistress. (Female)
Mr Brownlow – An old gentleman of wealth and breeding. (Male)
Mr Sowerberry – The undertaker. (Male)
Mrs Sowerberry – Mr Sowerberry’s wife and his overseer. (Female)
Charlotte – The Sowerberrys’ young daughter. (Female)
Noah Claypole – Mr Sowerberry’s pimply apprentice. (Male)
Mr Grimwig – A doctor. (Male)
Mrs Bedwin – The Brownlows’ housekeeper. (Female)
Old Sally – A pauper. (Female)
Charley Bates – A boy in Fagin’s establishment. (Male)
Ensemble – Workhouse boys, workhouse assistants, Bow Street Runners, street vendors, crowd, etc.

Please email [email protected] with the role you’d like to audition for.