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Oliver Twist

By: Charles Dickens, Marty Ross - adaptation, Sam Mendes
Narrated by: Brian Cox, Daniel Kaluuya, Nicola Coughlan, Adeel Akhtar, Lucian Msamati, Paapa Essiedu, Kit Connor, Diane Morgan, Julia Davis, Nick Mohammed, Patricia Allison, Emilio Villa Muhammad, Elijah Wolf
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The classic tale in 3D, like you’ve never heard it before.

An Audible Original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, executive produced by Academy-Award winning director Sam Mendes, with an original score by The Feeling’s Dan Gillespie Sells (Everyone’s Taking About Jamie), and with an all-star cast including Brian Cox (Succession) as Fagin, Daniel Kaluuya (Judas and the Black Messiah) as Bill Sikes, Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) as Nancy, Adeel Akhtar (Four Lions) as Mr Bumble, Lucian Msamati (Gangs of London) as Mr Brownlow, Paapa Essiedu (The Lazarus Project) as Toby Crackit, Kit Connor (Heartstopper) as Noah Claypole, Diane Morgan (Philomena Cunk) as Mrs Mann, Julia Davis (Nighty Night) as Mrs Sowerberry, Nick Mohammed (Ted Lasso) as Mr Sowerberry and Patricia Allison (Sex Education) as Rose Maylie. And introducing Emilio Villa Muhammad as Oliver Twist and Elijah Wolf as the Artful Dodger.

Orphaned at birth, Oliver Twist is born into the grimmest of 19th century English workhouses with a life of grinding poverty ahead of him. But the boy is a fighter and after being evicted from the workhouse for asking for 'more' and surviving a stint as an undertaker’s assistant, he walks many miles to London and finds a whole new life with a gang of young pickpockets led by the Artful Dodger and their guardian Fagin.

Oliver’s adventures are only beginning as he finds his way into the home of wealthy Mr. Brownlow. Even there he is not safe, for Fagin and his even more dangerous colleague, the thief Bill Sikes, seek to snatch him back and lead him deeper into a life of crime. Only Nancy, Bill Sikes’ girlfriend, can ensure Oliver’s future safety, even if that puts her own life at risk. Full of twists and turns, the story moves towards a dramatic climax when murder prompts a manhunt and a final confrontation with the forces threatening Oliver’s future.

Sit back and listen as this 19th century classic is brought to the most vivid, cinematic life in an epic, immersive audio drama.

Also starring: Josephine Arden, Rachel Atkins, Annette Badland, Saffron Coomber, Jason Forbes, Pete Gold, Gerard McDermott, Lizzie Waterworth, David Holt, Harry Myers, Alistair Nwachukwu, Amaka Okafor, Stellan Powell, Richard Reed, Garry Robson, Lizzie Stables, Sam Stafford, Mark Straker, Harry Tuffin, Ben Whitehead, Elijah Wolf, Sarah Whitehouse.

Parental guidance is advised for younger listeners.

Now available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

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Enter Oliver's world

Oliver starts life with the Sowerberry’s
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Bill Sikes and Nancy stake out Mr. Brownlow’s house
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While Oliver sleeps, Fagin admires his secret treasures
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Dodger and Charley escape after pickpocketing Mr. Brownlow
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  • Sam Mendes presents Oliver Twist
  • Oliver starts life with the Sowerberry’s
  • Bill Sikes and Nancy stake out Mr. Brownlow’s house
  • While Oliver sleeps, Fagin admires his secret treasures
  • Dodger and Charley escape after pickpocketing Mr. Brownlow

Oliver Twist

Gentle and kind, but with a strong survival instinct and a fierce ability to fight his corner. Orphaned at birth and evicted from the workhouse, Oliver bravely heads to London alone, seeking his fortune.

Fagin

A complex man shaped by a long life of poverty and desperation, Fagin leads a gang of young thieves. He teaches Oliver the art of pickpocketing and provides tenderness he has never known, but Fagin can turn in an instant.

Bill Sikes

A man who communicates through violence and inspires fear in everyone he meets, Sikes is a brutal robber shadowed by a vicious dog called Bullseye.

Nancy

Nancy’s hard life has made her tough and street-smart, she won’t let anyone mess her around and isn’t afraid of speaking her mind. She has an instinctive sympathy for Oliver, and a dangerous love for Bill Sikes.

Jack Hawkins

Fagin’s muse, the Artful Dodger, is a tough kid, making his way through a tough life. He’s a skilled thief and a real charmer who takes Oliver under his wing.

Rose Maylie

A young woman of moral force and passion, who shares more in common with Oliver than might first meet the eye.

Mr Bumble

Cruel and pompous, Mr Bumble runs the workhouse where Oliver spends his first years.

Mrs Mann

A sidekick to Mr Bumble at the workhouse, and equally cruel, Mrs Mann is not best pleased when Oliver asks for more of her gruel.

Mr Brownlow

A kind and wealthy, middle-aged bachelor whose past experiences have made him retreat for much of his life, he becomes Oliver’s friend and mentor.

Mr & Mrs Sowerberry

An undertaker and his wife, the Sowerberrys take Oliver in when he first leaves the workhouse. His wicked sense of humour and her dissatisfaction with her own life result in a tough time for Oliver.

Noah Claypole

Servant to Mr and Mrs Sowerberry, Noah takes himself very seriously. He teases Oliver about his late mother, but unexpectedly faces Oliver’s wrath.

Toby Crackit

A close colleague of Bill Sikes, but very different from Sikes in his manner, Toby Crackit treats thievery as a game, a sport, rather than a matter of life and death.

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Wonderful cast, 3 D sound and story!!

I enjoyed all aspects. Really enjoyed the 3D sound quality. Oliver Twist the story is great!!

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What a pleasure

Just great! I was completely absorbed by the story and wonderful performances. I tried to watch the 1972 musical after listening to this - it’s almost unwatchable! This audio perf does a vastly better job of capturing the feel of Dickens’s story. Big recommend.

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Loved it!

Started this first because Nicola Coughlan voiced Nancy, and I loved this book. It was so good.

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Couldn't stop listening!

Excellent performance of this classic. I had difficulty understanding at times due to the heavy Cockney accent but it didn't take away the enjoyment too much. Loved it!

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Outstanding!!

Outstanding, audio dramatization of one of Dickens best known novels.
Better than the BBC version.
The 3D production gave me a totally immersive experience.
It was 8K cinema in my ears.
Highly recommended!!

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Wow! An amazing listen! Like being in the theater!

You have to check this out! Brilliant acting, A+ cast, incredible audio & sound effects & a great script. And, on top of that, it’s Audible Free & only 3 hours. So so good!

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A fantastic job

Audible has delivered another fantastic book , the voice acting was stellar.. the production was amazing.

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Excellent!

The immersive audio made me feel like I was in the middle of it all.

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Best way to enjoy a classic

I loved it. All elements (performers, music, sound effects) of this production are excellent and contribute to a great listen. I felt that I was visualizing the performance in the setting. It is a great introduction or revisiting of this classic. It was just long enough and kept me engaged to the end. I highly recommend it.

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Too many effects

I'm not sure how I feel about these over narrated books, with sound effects and voices bouncing from left to right ear. It is an experience, but not sure I prefer it to my own imagination

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