Tonight i headed over to watch Oliver Twist in Theatre. Ever since watching the 1968 musical version with Ron Moody, i’ve been obsessed with the story, the time it was set in, the clothes and scenery all the things that build this story up are so interesting. First being published in 1837 the man who illustrated the story George Cruikshank, could not draw pretty woman or children well. If you take a peek at the illustrations below, the children look like small men and the women look like they hit the ugly branch a few times, but never the less these drawings are amazing and he did a great job capturing the story in image.
I’ve had the Oliver! Original soundtrack for a while and often listen to it while drawing and sing along, when i have a Suffoca store your all welcome to come join me to sing or dance.
I cant say i’ve ever looked back in to the non musical versions as i took a glimpse in to the latest remake which doesn’t include any songs and it really kills the whole magical feeling i get when watching the 1968 addition. Anyhow, with my icecream in hand to help prepare my vocal chords for some singing along and my eyes wide open i sat down to watch Oliver Twist in theatre and wow it was impressive. The performers were amazing from the Artful Dodger to Fagin and Nancy they all really blew me away, the new parts added and jokes fitted in so well. So if you haven’t ever seen the musical Oliver Twist go already and watch it, and if you have defiantly go see it at Theatre.
What a great birthday present. 
November 16th, 2010 at 2:55 am (#)
“Can I have some more?”- OT