Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

Presented by The Online Stage

Oliver Twist is the well-loved tale of an orphan, who starts life in a workhouse and finds himself embroiled in London's criminal underworld, before being saved by a kind gentleman who knows something of his surprising family history. A satire and social commentary as well as a page-turning yarn, full of grit, wit, and some of the most memorable characters in English Literature. The second published serialised novel by Charles Dickens, The British Library remarks that "it has proven to be one of the best-loved novels in the history of literature".

Cast:

Narrator and Sikes - Ben Lindsey-Clark

Oliver - Sarah Bacaller

Fagin - Graham Scott

Mr. Bumble - Rob Goll

Dodger - Amber Hegarty

Nancy - Anna Grace

Rose Maylie - Amanda Friday

Dr. Losberne - David Prickett

Harry Maylie - Mark Crowle-Groves

Mrs. Corney - Elizabeth Klett

Mrs. Maylie - Lillian Rachel

Monks - Jeff Moon

Charlie Bates - P. J. Morgan

Grimwig - Max Gallo

Audio edited by Ben Lindsey-Clark

Public Domain (P)2021 The Online Stage

Why haven't I read this before?

I was truly missing out only knowing Charles Dickens through movies like A Christmas Carol but never having actually read any of his books. The performance was great, actors great. Just great!