Matt Lucas Joins the Oliver West End Cast

It has just been announced that BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning actor Matt Lucas is joining the cast of Oliver in London, starring as Fagin for a limited season. Find out more below, plus see audience reviews and seat view photos from across the auditorium to see why this show is worth booking.

Matt Lucas in Oliver!

Matt Lucas is an actor, author, comedian, presenter and writer who has contributed to a lot of projects over the years. He most recently played the role of Thenardier in the all-star production of Les Miserables: The Arena Concert Spectacular across the globe, as well as performing in the 40th anniversary celebrations of the London production.

His other credits in TV and film include Paddington, Bridesmaids, and The Great British Bake Off for Channel 4.

Matt Lucas performs for a limited 6-week run from 22 September to 1 November 2026.

Seat View Photos

Want to know what Oliver looks like from your seat? SeatPlan users have already uploaded over 1,800 real audience photos from across the auditorium, so you can compare views when booking your tickets. Select a date to see seat views.

Audience Reviews

Audiences have been loving this revival of Oliver since it opened at the start of last year. There are hundreds of reviews from SeatPlan members so far, which has been hailed by the Financial Times as a “West End must-see!”.

• Rachelb174 said: “The show is fabulous. Full of energy and oozing with talent”
• Jessm3 said: “West End spectacle.”
• Richardg13 said: “Amazing, ridiculous, hilarious show! Come prepared to laugh and not take anything seriously.”

More Oliver! Reviews from real theatregoers like you.

Book Tickets for Oliver in London

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This beloved revival of Lionel Bart’s musical, based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, is playing at the Gielgud Theatre until March 2027.