Fagin: Hero Or Villain?
Written and performed by Steve Furst.
Steve Furst takes a deep dive into the story of this legendary character examining the Fagin of Oliver Twist by Dickens set against the inherent anti-semitism of the time but also looking at Lionel Bart’s version of the character in Oliver! the musical.
Utilising a wide range of characters and singing songs from Oliver with some original compositions this is a show like no other; part history, part entertainment, part cabaret, part character monologue.
Critics said about Steve’s performance as Fagin in the best reviewed production of Oliver in recent years :
Steve Furst is superb in the deeply problematic role of Fagin.”The Telegraph
“Steve Furst is equally outstanding as the anguished villain Fagin.”Daily Express
“Steve Furst was incredible as Fagin.”Theatre and Tonic
“Probably the best Fagin I’ve seen.”Theatre Board
