Unexpected Twist

<i>No matter how hard we try we just can't get out. It's like we are not allowed to. Some give up and say alright then if you won't give I will bloody well take. And you know what Shona I don't blame them.</i><br/><br/>Shona and her class are studying the Charles Dicken classic <i>Oliver Twist</i>. 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. <br/><br/><i>Unexpected Twist</i>is a re-telling of <i>Oliver</i><i>Twist</i>by one of the best-loved figures in the children's book world Michael Rosen. This thrilling story was brought to vivid life by The Children's Theatre Partnership and Royal & Derngate Northampton whose co-productions have included <i>Holes</i>and <i>The Jungle Book</i>. Directed by James Dacre (2020 Olivier Award nominated <i>Our Lady of</i><i>Kibeho</i>) Rosen's novel was adapted for the stage by BAFTA award-winning playwright Roy Williams (<i>Death of England</i> <i>Sucker</i><i>Punch</i>) with original music by rising R&B star Yaya Bey and BAC Beatbox Academy's Conrad Murray.<br/><br/>This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere and UK tour in April 2023.