Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens
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Dickens’ classic tale of poverty and crime versus love and kindness.
The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked many readers when it was first published. Dickens’ tale of childhood innocence beset by evil depicts the dark, criminal underworld of a London people by vivid and memorable characters - the arch-villain Fagin, the artful Dodger, the menacing Bill Sikes, and Nancy, the prostitute with a heart of gold. Oliver Twist remains one of Dickens’ best-loved stories, and is an ongoing source and inspiration for various musical and film productions.
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens (1812-70) was the leading British novelist during the Victorian era and one of the greatest writers in the history of English Literature. He is famed for his humorous characters and dark urban social detail.
Martin Jarvis is one of Britain’s leading actors, well-known for his many award-winning productions in the theatre as well as numerous television, film, radio and audiobook appearances.