Unexpected Twist
Unexpected Twist
Main House, Family/Children

Unexpected Twist

Unexpected Twist is the re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, Oliver Twist, by one of the best-loved figures in the children's book world, Michael Rosen. Combining two stories in one; Rosen’s story and the Dickens classic that inspired it. Two stories that twist together, unexpectedly!

Shona and her class are studying the book, Oliver Twist. She’s the new girl in school and is finding it hard to stay out of trouble – much like Oliver himself! When she’s given a new phone by a stranger, she begins to suspect there’s something unusual about the new boys she’s met. 

Michel Rosen is the English children's novelist, poet, and the author of 140 books. He served as Children's Laureate from June 2007 to June 2009. He has been a TV presenter and a political columnist, and his books include Carrying the Elephant: A Memoir of Love and Loss and Uncle Billy Being Silly. 

This thrilling production is brought to vivid life by The Children’s Theatre Partnership, whose shows have included Animal FarmHoles and The Jungle Book. Directed by James Dacre (2020 Olivier Award nominated Our Lady of Kibeho), Rosen’s novel is adapted for the stage by BAFTA award winning playwright Roy Williams with original music by rising R&B star Yaya Bey and BAC Beatbox Academy’s Conrad Murray. 

Key Information

Additional Information

Download an Education Resource Pack here

Watch the trailer

Tickets

Checking availability...

Cast & Credit

Credits

Roy Williams

Adapted by

Conrad Murray and Yaya Bey

Music by

James Dacre

Directed by

Frankie Bradshaw

Designed by

You may also like

The Frog And The Princess
Studio, Family/Children
The Frog And The Princess

Sat 15th Feb

A Dream by Chris Bush
Outside show
Outside Events, Family/Children, Youth Theatre
A Dream by Chris Bush

Wed 16th Apr

Splat
Studio, Family/Children
Splat!

Sat 24th May

King Arthur
Main House, Family/Children, Comedy
King Arthur

Thu 17th - Sat 19th Jul

The Everyman Pantomime 20252026
Main House, Family/Children
The Everyman Pantomime 2025/2026

Fri 28th Nov - Sun 11th Jan