Theatre Royal, New Road, Tuesday-Saturday May 11-15
The classic Dickens tale about an orphan boy who makes good is brought to contemporary life by Neil Bartlett, the artistic director of the Lyric Hammersmith.
First published in monthly instalments in 1837 when Dickens was a fiery, ambitious man of 25, it was an immediate sensation.
Even before publication was complete, pirated versions of the story appeared on the London stage.
Bartlett turned to early Victorian theatre for inspiration. Reuniting us with Fagin, Nancy, Bill Sikes and the Artful Dodger, the story is swept along not only by the verve of Dickens's writing, but also by Bartlett's unique theatrical style.
The shadowy secrets and surprise encounters of Dickens's Victorian cityscape are captured with authenticity and infectious energy.
In association with Theatre Royal, Brighton.
Tuesday May 11 to Saturday May 15. Starts 7.30pm with matinees on Thur & Sat at 2pm. Tickets £12-£21. Call 01273 709709.
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