Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation

This November, Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation brings to life Charles Dickens’ exhilarating tale of one boy’s survival against the odds.

Escaping from Mr. Bumble’s cruel workhouse with no food, no money and nowhere to live, poor orphan Oliver Twist meets the Artful Dodger, a cheeky head pickpocket of loathsome Mr. Fagin’s pint-sized gang. But just as it seems that Oliver is about to embark on a life of petty criminality, he encounters a kind gentleman who might just hold the key to his past and future…

From the moment Oliver utters his classic first words, “Please, sir, I want some more,” this gripping musical will take you on a thrilling journey packed full with Tony® Award-winning tunes including I'd Do Anything, You’ve Got To Pick A Pocket or Two and As Long As He Needs Me.

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Theatre, Performing Arts, Music, Youth, Musical, Schools, Dance, Families

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Evening Performances
Date: 27-29/11/2014 (Thu-Sat)
Time: 7:30pm-10:00pm
Venue: Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre
Fee: $280, $220*; Concessions $250, $200* (*restricted views)
Enquiries: kerryL@hkyaf.com / 2877 2656
Ticketing: URBTIX 2111 5999 / www.urbtix.hk
Suitable for: ages 6 and above
Note: Performed in English with Chinese surtitles. Running time approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes. Latecomers will be admitted at an appropriate point.

Matinee Performance
Date: 29/11/2014 (Sat)
Time: 2:30pm-5:00pm
Venue: Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre
Fee: $280, $220*; Concessions $250, $200* (*restricted views)
Enquiries: kerryL@hkyaf.com / 2877 2656
Ticketing: URBTIX 2111 5999 / www.urbtix.hk
Suitable for: ages 6 and above
Note: Performed in English with Chinese surtitles. Running time approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes. Latecomers will be admitted at an appropriate point.

School Performances
Date: 27-28/11/2014 (Thu-Fri)
Time: 10:30am-1:00pm
Note: Sold out, sorry!

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Based on the novel by Charles Dickens
Script, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart
Adapted and directed by Lindsey McAlister
Musical direction by Scott Gibson
Choreographed by Jun Mabaquiao & Giselle Liu
Stage and costume design by Marsha Roddy
Performed by arrangement with The Southbrook Group and Cameron Mackintosh Ltd

MAIN CAST
Sebastian Clifford (Oliver Twist)
Freddie Fawcett (Oliver Twist)
Jashawn Smallbone (The Artful Dodger)
Daren Durkin (Fagin)
Maya Abuali (Nancy)
David Allen (Bill Sikes)
Jade Wooldridge (Bet)
Mary Suarez (Nell)
Patrick Munday (Mr. Sowerberry)
Shimali De Silva (Mrs. Sowerberry)
Conor Spangfort (Noah Claypole)
Natasha Jones (Charlotte)
Canaan Chan (Charley)
Charmaine Chan (Jennie)
Lucy Acheson (Polly)
Jo-Anne Trevenna (Widow Corney)
Amuer Calderon (Mr Bumble)
Paul Hay (Mr Brownlow)

ENSEMBLE CAST
Adam Chan
Anastasia Tin
Aoi Toba
Ariel Chan
Arthur Chan
Arya Hora
Aaliyah Capili
Aya Walker
Beatrix Lepsoe
Bethany Chan
Claudia Sham
Dylan Decker
Elysia So
Eliza Kidd
Emily Hellen
Emily Lu
Hannah Lochhead
Harry Nicholls
Hattie Conway
Ian Henson
Jordan Chan
Josh Yeung
Kaitlyn Ho
Kelly Fong
Lauren Ho
Lauren Ng
Leif Tse
Mario Cheung
Michaela McCoy
Michelle Zhou
Miguel Borje
Mimi Greenberg
Nicolas Yu
Rachael Lee
Rhea Jones
Rock Lee
Sebastian Drew
Sophie Shannan
Stephen Okita
Will Garrett
Xavier Clifford

DANCE ENSEMBLE
Angel Yam
Bethany Chan
Billy Lo
Canaan Chan
Carmen Suen
Claudia Sham
Christine Fan
Denise Kwan
Emily Lam
Emily Lu
Jade Wooldridge
Jake Wooldridge
Jordan Chan
Kaitlyn Ho
Kelly Fong
Kelsey Mclennan
Lauren Ho
Michelle Chan
Nicolas Yu
Nikki Cheung
Rachel Lau
Saya Kawano
Sirena Harrop
Tess Chau

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