One of the best of 20th Century British musicals drawn from Dickens novel ‘Oliver Twist’, Lionel Bart’s ‘Oliver’ – with special permission from Cameron Mackintosh – relaunched Perth Theatre as a producing theatre following a period as a receiving house. It was fully embraced and rapturously received by the local community and the run was extended to accommodate demand.

Cast included: Jimmy Chisholm, Philip Cox, Janet DeVigne, James Dinsmore, Martin Fisher, Halcro Johnston, Jean McGlynn, Michael MacKenzie, Lesley Mackie, Shelley Ottway, Gail Watson & members of Perth Youth Theatre.

Director: Ken Alexander

Musical Director: Jon Beales

Choreographer: Rita Henderson

Designer Nigel Hook

Lighting Designer: Simon Sewell

Sound Designer: Geoff Minto

Production Photographer: TBC

“It has been an anxious couple of years at Perth Rep, reduced to hosting a random selection of visiting shows. But Ken Alexander, appointed as artistic director in March has brought the place roaring back to life with this boisterous confident production.” The Times

“…a strong and heartfelt production… formidable strength and clarity of narrative…” The Scotsman

“WONDERFUL! After too long in the wilderness, Perth Theatre’s opening production with its new artistic director Ken Alexander at the helm could not have been better.” Perthshire Advertiser