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...
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!
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.
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.
Hear from Nehprii Amenii, our Visual Storyteller for Oliver Twist, about her visual inspirations for the show!
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.
Jake Hull, who has worked with us in the past, is returning to be our Composer for Oliver Twist!
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!
DIVING DEEPER...
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!
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!
CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT VIDEOS
OLIVER TWIST EVENTS
Tuesday, November 8, tickets for Oliver Twist will be discounted for a special Election Day sale.
We had a fantastic Opening Night this past weekend! Read more about it and see some photos from pre- and post show.
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.
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!
Calling all visual artists! Virginia Stage Company is hosting an #ARTwithaTWIST competition for a cause.
PRESS
Broadwayworld.com reviews Oliver Twist: OLIVER TWIST Cries Forward at Virginia Stage Company
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.
Press Release about VTA2016 from Broadway World, mentioning VSC's live performance of Oliver Twist and Patrick Mullins.
Read Patrick Mullin's director's note for Oliver Twist!