Jodie Prenger is Nancy but can you be sure of seeing her? June 1, 2008
Posted by Linda in : I'd do anything, Musicals, Oliver, Theatre Royal, dates , trackback
Jodie Prenger was revealed on I’d Do Anything last night as the nation’s choice for the role of Nancy in Cameron Macintosh’s new production of Oliver at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The production starts previews from December 12th and Oliver theatre breaks are already on sale.
What Nights Will She Play?
Please Note - Updated Post - Jodie is now playing 6 shows a week.
So Jodie is Nancy, but how can you be sure of seeing her? The official web site for the show now says:
Sickness and holiday permitting, we have decided that Jodie Prenger is scheduled to perform on Monday and Tuesday evenings, Wednesday matinees, Friday evenings and both performances on Saturday. Until the show opens in December we cannot make a final decision on any additional performances.
So if you want to book Oliver theatre breaks now, to be sure of getting tickets you need to pick your days with care.
It may be that once rehearsals get going and they see how she copes more performances will be added. Currently Jodie Prenger will play 6 houses a week.
Christmas Oliver Theatre Breaks
It might still be possible to book a theatre break to see Oliver during the Christmas holidays. If you are going to go for that you will need to act quickly. I think Oliver will be a massive draw over the Christmas period. We all love a bit of Dickens at Christmas and Oliver is a perfect family show.
Oliver Christmas Performance Dates and Times
Sickness and any holidays permitting Jodie’s proposed performances are marked in red:
Mon 22nd December - 7.30pm
Tues 23rd December - 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Wednesday 24th December - 2.30pm
Thursday 25th December - No show
Friday 26th December - 7.30pm
Saturday 27th December - 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Monday 29th December -7.30pm
Tuesday 30th December -7.30pm
Wednesday 31st December - 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Thursday 1st January -7.30pm
Friday 2nd January- 7.30pm
Saturday 3rd January- 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Update - Jodie gets Saturday performances
See our latest post -Jodie’s playing both Saturday performances as well now, possibly due to public demand.
What about Oliver?
I’m afraid there’s no way to be sure of seeing your favourite Oliver. The web site states:
Due to licensing issues we cannot decide which Oliver will perform until shortly before the performance starts.
Having said that they are all wonderful, and we shouldn’t really play favourites . I can’t help but have a soft spot for one little Welsh charmer but I know they’re all good.
I’ll be ‘reviewing the situation’ 
and I’ll post as soon as there are any more details about the cast, dates, or anything else to do with Oliver.
Check availabilty for Oliver Theatre Breaks with Show and Stay/Holiday Extras using the form below:
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