Oliver

Audition Pieces Music & Dialogue

Oliver Twist

Male Principal Role.
The protagonist of the story, he is a lonely orphan boy born in the Work-house. He is vulnerable
but tough and feisty and should have a strong ability to convey real emotions.

Some minor dancing.

British (not cockney) accent.

Age to look 8 – 13

Audition Song: Where Is Love
Vocal: Soprano

Fagin

Male Principal Role.

A conniving, career criminal whose charm hides a cold heart. He takes in homeless boys and
teaches them to pick pockets for him. Perhaps could be described as an old thespian, a man of
many dimensions, a leader, a vagrant, a father, a teacher, a lost soul & an eccentric.

Significant character acting, singing with some dancing.

Cockney/Jewish accent required.

Age to look 35 – 50

Audition Song: Reviewing the Situation

Vocal: Baritone

Artful Dodger

Male Principal Role.

Very energetic, highly personable, intelligent and savvy beyond his years, Fagin’s right hand
“man”. With excellent song and dance skills. Must have a dynamic stage presence.

Significant character acting, singing, dancing. Cockney accent required.

Age to look 13 – 16

Audition Song: Consider yourself

Vocal: Soprano





Nancy

Female Principal Role.

A cockney girl with a warm heart, Nancy is an abused career thief, prostitute and former child
pickpocket. A sensitive side and noble and likeable but hardened and streetwise beyond her
years. She lives with and loves Bill Sykes, pretty, intelligent, longs for a better life.

Strong singer (belter), actor, some dancing.

Cockney accent required.

Age to look 21 – 32

Audition Song: As Long As He Needs Me

Vocal: Alto

Bill Sykes

Male Principle Role.

A villain and Nancy’s brutal boy- friend. The most evil man you could ever meet whom strikes fear
into anyone he sees.

Cockney accent.

Age to look 30 – 45

Audition Song: My Name

Vocal: Baritone

Mr. Bumble

Male Supporting Role

The self- righteous, self- appointed beadle, Mr. Bumble oversees the operations of the work house
were Oliver lives as a child. He preaches Christian morality, but behaves without compassion
towards the paupers in his care.

Strong character who will be played more edgy and a little less pompous as previous.

Age to look 35 – 65

Audition Song: One Boy For Sale

Vocal: Baritone






Widow Corney

Female Supporting Role.

The domineering workhouse mistress. Widow Corney is an “old maid”, who has been left on the
shelf, would do anything to get Mr Bumbles attention. Like Bumble, will be played a little more
edgy.

Cockney accent required.

Age to look 35 – 55

Audition Song: I Shall Scream

Vocal: Soprano

Mr. Sowerberry

Male Supporting Role.

The undertaker, a classic Dickensian character tall/thin, precise and a bit slimy.

Cockney accent required.

Age to look 40 – 60

Audition Song: That’s Your Funeral

Vocal: Baritone

Mrs. Sowerberry

Female Supporting Role.

A loud lady, very bubbly personality, nicest person you could meet, unless you are Oliver.

Cockney accent required.

Age to look 40 – 60

Audition Song: That’s Your Funeral

Vocal: Alto

Mr. Brownlow

Male Supporting Role.

Oliver’s kind long lost grandfather, a man of wealth and breeding.

British (not cockney) accent.

Age to look 50 – 75

Vocal: N/A

Bet

Female Supporting Role

Nancy’s loyal friend who is one of Fagin’s former pickpockets.

Cockney accent required.

Age to look 15 – 20

Audition Song 2nd verse: It’s a Fine Life

Vocal: Alto

Charlotte

Female Supporting Role.

The rude but also flirtatious daughter of the Sowerberrys.

Cockney accent required.

Age to look 14 – 19

Vocal: N/A

Noah Claypole

Male Supporting Role

A nasty piece of work who is Mr Sowerberry’s pimply apprentice. Enjoys a flirty relationship with
Charlotte.

Cockney accent required.

Age to look 16 – 20

Vocal: N/A

Mrs. Bedwin

Female Minor Role.

Mr Brownlow’s kind-hearted, motherly housekeeper.

British (not cockney) accent.

Age to look 45 – 65

Songs: Where Is Love (Reprise)

Vocal: Soprano



Dr. Grimwig

Male Minor Role.

British (not cockney accent)

Age to look 16-40

Vocal: N/A

Old Sally

Female Minor Role.

Cockney accent required.

Age to look 50 – 70

Vocal: N/A


Charley Bates

Part of Fagin’s gang.

The eldest boy.

Cockney accent required.

Fagin’s Gang & Workhouse Children

We are looking for boys and girls who are bright and personable. All individuals cast will do both
Workhouse and Fagin’s Gang. With excellent singing skills and some dance experienced
preferred.
Song: Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself,

Vocal: All ranges required

Workhouse & Towns Children

Boys and Girls unsuccessful in being cast in Fagin’s Gang may have the opportunity of being cast
in this role. All individuals cast will do both Workhouse and Ensemble work in the songs Consider
Yourself and Who Will Buy as well as other various walk on roles. With excellent singing skills
and some dance experienced preferred.

Please advise if you have any special skills e.g. acrobatics, gymnastics, juggling etc.

Song: Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself

Vocal: All ranges required







Ensemble

Workhouse Governors, workers in the workhouse, thieves, London merchants, street vendors,
bar keepers, policemen etc.

Cockney and traditional British accents required.

Opportunity for featured dancers.

Some movement required for all ensemble.

Vocal: All ranges required

Included in this are the featured soloists:
The Rose Seller
Strawberry Seller
Milk Maid
Knife Grinder
Long Song Seller
Audition Song: Who Will Buy

# Opportunity to be included in Ensemble