In order of appearance

MR. BUMBLE- Mr. Bumble runs the workhouse where Oliver finds himself in the beginning of the show.

Widow Corney- Widow Corney runs the workhouse along with Mr. Bumble.

OLIVER- Oliver Twist is the 11-year-old orphan around which the whole plot of the show revolves. Oliver is intelligent and kind, but he is not afraid to stand up for himself when the situation calls for it.

MR. SOWERBERRY - Mr. Sowerberry is the undertaker who purchases Oliver from Mr. Bumble.

MRS. SOWERBERRY - Mrs. Sowerberry gives Oliver scraps left for the dog to eat.

CHARLOTTE - Charlotte works for the Sowerberrys.

NOAH CLAYPOOL- Noah Claypole works for the Sowerberrys.

ARTFUL DODGER- Though Dodger works for Fagin as a thief, he is the first person to show Oliver real kindness and gives him a place to belong.

FAGIN- Fagin recruits, trains, and manages a gang of child-thieves.

CHARLIE BATES - Charlie Bates is one of Fagin’s child-thieves.

NIPPER - Nipper is the smallest member of Fagin’s gang.

CAPTAIN- The CAPTAIN and HANDWALKER are children in Fagin’s gang.

HANDWALKER - The CAPTAIN and HANDWALKER are children in Fagin’s gang.

NANCY- Nancy is an adventurous young lady with a heart of gold who has fallen in with the wrong crowd.

BET- Bet is a friend of Nancy’s who shares her spirited nature and sense of adventure.

MR. BROWNLOW- Mr. Brownlow is a sweet man who takes Oliver in, even after Oliver has picked his pocket.

BILL SIKES - Bill Sikes is a quintessential villain. He is mean, selfish, and ruthless, and he always looks out for number one.

CHAIRMAN -The Chairman is a featured role in the Three Cripples Public House.

MRS. BEDWIN - Mrs. Bedwin is Mr. Brownlow’s kindhearted housekeeper.

DR. GRIMWIG - He is extremely intelligent but a bit pessimistic, especially compared to Mr. Brownlow.

OLD SALLY - OLD SALLY and the MATRON confirm that Oliver is Agnes’s son, and therefore Mr. Brownlow’s grandson

MATRON - OLD SALLY and the MATRON confirm that Oliver is Agnes’s son, and therefore Mr. Brownlow’s grandson

ENSEMBLE TO INCLUDE:

Milkmaid, Strawberry Seller, Knife Grinder, Rose Seller, Children, Workers, Servants, & Members of Fagin’s Gang