Classic musical Oliver! comes to the Alban Arena for four performances from next Thursday, July 7, until Saturday, July 9.

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It is being performed by RARE Productions, an amateur youth musical theatre company for children and young adults from local areas.

Andrew Burton and David Marriott formed RARE Productions in August 2002 after working respectively in the entertainment industry and professional theatre.

Oliver! is taken from the original story by Charles Dickens and put to music by Lionel Bart. It is full of famous songs including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, As Long As He Needs Me and Reviewing The Situation.

Performances are at 7.30pm each evening with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets are £16, £14.50 and £12 available from the Arena box office on 01727 844488 or online.