• 28/05/2013

“Please, sir, I want some more.”

This is perhaps the most famous phrase of all from a Charles Dickens story (if you don’t count “Bah, humbug” as a phrase).  You know where it’s from, of course.  That’s right, ‘Oliver Twist’.

Four Seasons Musical Theatre is now showing Oliver!, the hit musical by Lionel Bart, based on Dickens’ novel, at the Isabelle Reader Theatre in Langford.  There are only three more performances to go, and I can tell you in all honesty, that you don’t want to miss this.  This is a great, fun show for the whole family.

I’ve been more involved with this show than any other Four Seasons show.  I’ve not only been doing all the photography, but also the poster, program, tickets and even bookmarks.  For the publicity shots, we went down to Bastion Square, and managed to get some really good shots there on a Saturday morning, just before rehearsal started.

A few more details, for next weekend, and then you can get your fill of photos from the show:

Three more performances: Friday, May 31, at 7pm, Saturday, June 1, at 2pm, and Sunday June 2, at 2pm.

Tickets are $12 for children and $18 for adults.

Come, see the show, and enjoy!

Fagin (Klaus Benker) points out a prospective 'client' to Oliver (Jordan McDonald) and the Artful Dodger (Mariah McDonald.
Fagin (Klaus Benker) points out a prospective ‘client’ to Oliver (Jordan McDonald) and the Artful Dodger (Mariah McDonald.
The orphans at the workhouse sing about food, glorious food.
The orphans at the workhouse sing about food, glorious food.
Fagin (Klaus Benker), reviewing the situation.
Fagin (Klaus Benker), reviewing the situation.
Who will buy this wonderful morning? Veronica Harland, Molly Noonan, Leah Tolsma and Jessica Bambrough.
Who will buy this wonderful morning? Veronica Harland, Molly Noonan, Leah Tolsma and Jessica Bambrough.
Dr. Grimwig (Douglas Crockett) tries to see likeness between Oliver and a portrait of Mr. Brownlow's (Robert McDonald) daughter.
Dr. Grimwig (Douglas Crockett) tries to see likeness between Oliver and a portrait of Mr. Brownlow’s (Robert McDonald) daughter.
Charlotte (Maeve Poulin) seems to quite like Noah Claypole (Alex Judd).
Charlotte (Maeve Poulin) seems to quite like Noah Claypole (Alex Judd).
Oliver (Jordan McDonald) watches the rose seller (Hólmfríður Steinþórsdóttir).
Oliver (Jordan McDonald) watches the rose seller (Hólmfríður Steinþórsdóttir).
Nancy (Francesca Bitonti), with a friend on each side (Sarah Plank and Hólmfríður Steinþórsdóttir), watches Bill Sykes at the pub.
Nancy (Francesca Bitonti), with a friend on each side (Sarah Plank and Hólmfríður Steinþórsdóttir), watches Bill Sykes at the pub.
Widow Corney (Elizabeth Barrett) shall scream, and there's nothing Mr. Bumble (Graham Roebuck) can do about it.
Widow Corney (Elizabeth Barrett) shall scream, and there’s nothing Mr. Bumble (Graham Roebuck) can do about it.
A pub patron (Douglas Crockett) gives money to Bill Sykes (Cam Culham) out of sheer fright.
A pub patron (Douglas Crockett) gives money to Bill Sykes (Cam Culham) out of sheer fright.
Mrs. Sowerberry (Sarah Plank) scolding Oliver.
Mrs. Sowerberry (Sarah Plank) scolding Oliver.
Dancing at the pub.
Dancing at the pub.
Pickpockets at Fagin's lair.
Pickpockets at Fagin’s lair.
Bet (Maggie Rud) and Nancy (Francesca Bitonti).
Bet (Maggie Rud) and Nancy (Francesca Bitonti).
Mr. Brownlow (Robert McDonald) and Dr. Grimwig (Douglas Crockett) discuss Oliver's health, while Mrs. Bedwin (Lara Oberg) helps Oliver (Jordan McDonald) get dressed.
Mr. Brownlow (Robert McDonald) and Dr. Grimwig (Douglas Crockett) discuss Oliver’s health, while Mrs. Bedwin (Lara Oberg) helps Oliver (Jordan McDonald) get dressed.
Oliver (Jordan McDonald) watches Fagin (Klaus Benker) count his jewels.
Oliver (Jordan McDonald) watches Fagin (Klaus Benker) count his jewels.
Sleeping pickpockets.
Sleeping pickpockets.
Consider yourself one of us!
Consider yourself one of us!
Lindsay Abbott, Hólmfríður Steinþórsdóttir, Rob Jennings and Márus Björgvin Gunnarsson.
Lindsay Abbott, Hólmfríður Steinþórsdóttir, Rob Jennings and Márus Björgvin Gunnarsson.
Oliver (Jordan McDonald) meets Charley Bates (Carson Hunter), left, and the Artful Dodger (Mariah McDonald).
Oliver (Jordan McDonald) meets Charley Bates (Carson Hunter), left, and the Artful Dodger (Mariah McDonald).
Oliver (Jordan McDonald) asks where love is.
Oliver (Jordan McDonald) asks where love is.
Mr. Bumble (Graham Roebuck) stands idly by while Mr. and Mrs. Sowerberry (Rob Jennings and Sarah Plank) sing about funerals.
Mr. Bumble (Graham Roebuck) stands idly by while Mr. and Mrs. Sowerberry (Rob Jennings and Sarah Plank) sing about funerals.
Mrs. Sowerberry (Sarah Plank) and Mr. Sowerberry (Rob Jennings) ponder how young Oliver (Jordan McDonald) will look as a coffin follower.
Mrs. Sowerberry (Sarah Plank) and Mr. Sowerberry (Rob Jennings) ponder how young Oliver (Jordan McDonald) will look as a coffin follower.
Mr. Bumble (Graham Roebuck) ogles the widow Corney (Elizabeth Barrett.
Mr. Bumble (Graham Roebuck) ogles the widow Corney (Elizabeth Barrett.
A proud dad with his kids: Robert McDonald plays the part of Mr. Brownlow, while his son Jordan plays Oliver Twist, and his daughter Mariah plays the Artful Dodger.
A proud dad with his kids: Robert McDonald plays the part of Mr. Brownlow, while his son Jordan plays Oliver Twist, and his daughter Mariah plays the Artful Dodger.
Fagin, Oliver and the Artful Dodger look at Mr. Brownlow from a distance.
Fagin, Oliver and the Artful Dodger look at Mr. Brownlow from a distance.
The poster for Oliver!  Drawing made by Elizabeth Barrett.
The poster for Oliver! Drawing made by Elizabeth Barrett.
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