OLIVER TWIST
OCTOBER 28—NOVEMBER 13
TCC's ROPER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Patrick Mullins
With music by Jake Hull

This brand new, music-driven adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist takes audiences on an electric journey of hope as Oliver searches for his identity and explores what it means to be born into a certain class. Adapted by Patrick Mullins with music by Jake Hull, the show’s namesake character embarks on a gritty struggle through the streets and neighborhoods of London, yearning for a better life. In collaboration with The Governor’s School for the Arts and developed in part by Zeiders American Dream Theater, Mullins' Oliver Twist is a jubilant world within a world that tells a classic story of want and the fulfillment of a wish.

* There are no Preview Performances for Oliver Twist.

BEHIND THE SCENES...

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Director's Note, Through the Director's Eyes, Oliver Twist

Through the Director's Eye: Oliver Twist

Director's Note, Through the Director's Eyes, Oliver Twist

Read Patrick Mullin's director's note for Oliver Twist!

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Artist Spotlight, Oliver Twist, Featured on Instagram

Meet the Brains Behind Oliver Twist

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In honor of #InternationalArtistDay, we wanted to feature the driving artists behind our #OLIVERwithaTWIST, director Patrick Mullins, visual storyteller Nehprii Amenii, and composer and musician Jake Hull. Check out the video!

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Rhetoric, Music, & Spectacle: About an Adaptation

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We sat down with Patrick Mullins, who has been the driving force behind Oliver Twist. He has adapted Oliver Twist, as well as our current version of A Christmas Carol, and many other pieces here at Virginia Stage. We wanted to sit down and pick his brain about the process of taking a story to the stage.

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ARTwithaTWIST, Oliver Twist, Featured on Instagram, Season 38, Behind the Poster

What Goes into a Poster?

ARTwithaTWIST, Oliver Twist, Featured on Instagram, Season 38, Behind the Poster

We are seeking submissions of visual art about Oliver Twist. Think of it as your chance to design a show poster that highlights your aesthetic. To help, Crystal, our Graphic Designer, shared her process of making all of our Season 38 posters.

ARTwithaTWIST, Oliver Twist, Featured on Instagram, Season 38, Behind the Poster

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Finding the Cracks of Our Own Despair & Filling Them with Gold

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Hear from Nehprii Amenii, our Visual Storyteller for Oliver Twist, about her visual inspirations for the show!

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Behind-the-Scenes of the "Hold On" Music Video

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Check out this behind-the-scenes footage of Jake Hull, our Composer for Oliver Twist, in the studio recording and filming a music video for the song, "Hold On," from the show.

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A Measure of Time: Interview with Composer, Jake Hull

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Jake Hull, who has worked with us in the past, is returning to be our Composer for Oliver Twist!

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Oliver Twist, Featured on Instagram, Artist Spotlight

Enchanting the Imagination: An Interview with Nehprii Amenii

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Nehprii Amenii is our Visual Storyteller for Oliver Twist, running October 28—November 13 at TCC's Roper Performing Arts Center. What is a visual storyteller? Check out our interview with her to find out!

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DIVING DEEPER...

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"Hold On" Single by Jake Hull

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We're excited to share Jake Hull's new single "Hold On", from Oliver Twist! This is just ONE of the fantastic songs Jake wrote for the show, so sit back, relax, and get a feel for this musical landscape he's created!

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Despised by All and Pitied by None: Victorian Childhood in Oliver Twist

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For each Season 38 production, our Resident Dramaturg, Kat Martin, will be writing two dramaturgy-related blog posts. Check out the first one for Oliver Twist!

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Check back soon for some great content!

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CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT VIDEOS

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Oliver Twist Character Spotlight

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Oliver Twist Character Spotlight: Mr. Bumble

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Oliver Twist Character Spotlight: Bill Sykes

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Oliver Twist Character Spotlight: Artful Dodger

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Oliver Twist Character Spotlight: Charley

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Oliver Twist Character Spotlight: Mrs. Brownlow

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Oliver Twist Character Spotlight: Rose

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OLIVER TWIST EVENTS

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Vote + Save!

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Tuesday, November 8, tickets for Oliver Twist will be discounted for a special Election Day sale.

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Oliver Twist, Opening Night

Oliver Twist | #OpeningNight

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We had a fantastic Opening Night this past weekend! Read more about it and see some photos from pre- and post show.

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ARTwithaTWIST, Oliver Twist, Featured on Instagram, Season 38, Behind the Poster

What Goes into a Poster?

ARTwithaTWIST, Oliver Twist, Featured on Instagram, Season 38, Behind the Poster

We are seeking submissions of visual art about Oliver Twist. Think of it as your chance to design a show poster that highlights your aesthetic. To help, Crystal, our Graphic Designer, shared her process of making all of our Season 38 posters.

ARTwithaTWIST, Oliver Twist, Featured on Instagram, Season 38, Behind the Poster

Oliver Twist, ARTwithaTWIST, Featured on Instagram

#ARTwithaTWIST Foodbank Partnership

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We are proud to partner with the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore during Oliver Twist by collecting donations of nonperishable food to ease the pain of food insecurity in our community as a part of our #ARTwithaTWIST competition with a cause!

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#ARTwithaTWIST Competition for a Cause

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Calling all visual artists! Virginia Stage Company is hosting an #ARTwithaTWIST competition for a cause.

ARTwithaTWIST, Oliver Twist, Hunger Action Month, Featured on Instagram

PRESS

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BroadwayWorld.com reviews Oliver Twist

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Broadwayworld.com reviews Oliver Twist: OLIVER TWIST Cries Forward at Virginia Stage Company

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AltDaily.com: The Artful Dodger Hits Norfolk

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AltDaily's Jerome Langston's review of Oliver Twist, with cast and creative interviews.

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Virginian-Pilot reviews "Oliver Twist"

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The Virginian-Pilot's review of Oliver Twist by BA Ciccolella.

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THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT's Preview of Oliver Twist

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Check out The Virginian-Pilot's preview of Oliver Twist!

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Season 38, Oliver Twist

MD Ridge Reviews "Oliver Twist"

Season 38, Oliver Twist

WHRO's MD Ridge reviews Oliver Twist.

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Broadway World Announces the Opening of Oliver Twist

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See Broadway World's announcement of Oliver Twist at Virginia Stage Company.

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Coast Live Interviews Jake Hull & Meredith Noel for Oliver Twist

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Jake Hull and Meredith Noel on Coast Live to talk about the Oliver Twist, the music and how it all comes together in this unique new production opening October 28 and running through November 13 in Norfolk.

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