Oliver opens Thursday, April 17 at Th’YARC

The play tells of the adventures of Oliver (Luke Schrader) who is abandoned at an early age and is forced to live in a workhouse lorded over by the awful Mr. Bumble (Jim Rideout).

Desperate yet determined, Oliver makes his escape to the streets of London where he is lured into the life of crime by the sinister Fagin (Gordon Rothwell).

The show, which is directed by Sandy Fevens, features a cast of 65 and musical direction under Mark Palmer with the Yarmouth Orchestra.

Memorable songs include, Consider Yourself (Artful Dodger & Chorus), Food Glorious Food (Oliver & Chorus), Pick a Pocket or Two (Fagin & Chorus) and As Long as He Needs Me (Nancy).

For tickets call the box office on Parade Street at 902-742-8150 or drop in Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $17.50 for adults, $16.50 for students and seniors, $16.00 for members, $12 for youth 14 and under, and $5 for EYEGO.

The play will be held April 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26.