ACT 2 SCENE 1 Stealing on the Streets of London SONG 11 The Castaways 2:00 Dodger: Livin' life in the city streets where it's each kid on their own Day to day don't know how we'll eat – ‘Cause we're out here on our own Life is tough here – Things are rough here – You can bet But you can make it if you just take what you can get Pat: Roaming on these city streets where we're all up to no good We steal from anyone we see with open pocketbook Got to watch it – In your pocket we will go Takin’ all that we can get – For a good cash flow Urchins & Fagin: We’re the Castaways – They all call us the Castaways We’re the Castaways – They all call us the Castaways Fagin: When you work on the city streets you take it one day at a time Better ask everyone you meet "Brother can you spare a dime'' Gotta stand out – With your hand out – Can't you see But it's a given when you live in poverty Sam: It's not easy dealing with all the guilt we feel inside We don't like what it is we do but it's a must when you live this life We're ashamed and we're not proud we steal from you But we've got to admit we're good at what we do Urchins & Fagin: We're the Castaways - They all call us the Castaways We're the Castaways - They all call us the Castaways We're the Castaways - They all call us the Castaways ♪ Fagin: Listen up. We need to make a lot of dough today, so no funny business. Let’s go through the checklist of stolen goods. Shoe shine kit? ACT 2 / SCENE 1 Stealing on the Streets of London 31 Oh, Oliver! Dodger: Got it. Stole it this mornin’ from a chap on Abby road. Fagin: Good. Who’s got the morning paper? Sam: We do. We stole 15 copies from right under the bloke’s nose. Fagin: Jolly good. Anyone get bread? West: I did. Stole 5 loaves right out of the oven. Fagin: Impressive. What about flowers? Dodger: I got a whole bouquet. I stole it while the lady was drinking a spot of tea. She never saw me comin’. Fagin: Fancy that. Did anyone get any sweets or pastries? Newt: I did. I stole 3 pies from an old lady, but I feel bad. Fagin: They call that guilt. Just ignore it. Okay, gang, we are now officially open for business. Dodger: You heard 'em, so don't just stand there, get to work! Bring back somethin’ we can use. You wanna eat tonight, don't ya? So work your magic. Pat: Shoe shine, very well priced. We'll make 'em shine so good you'll see your reflection. Harper: We'll scuff 'em and buff 'em, all for one low price. Pat: Excuse me, Ma'am, would you like your shoes shined? Mrs. Bedwin: But the shoes I'm wearing can't be shined. Pat: That's alright, we'll just pretend to shine 'em and still take your money. Sam: Paper, paper, get your morning paper. The price is right, come on over. Jamie: What's new? You'll never know unless you get one. Paper, get your morning paper here. West: Fresh hot bread, come and get your fresh hot bread here. Only half a shilling. Newt: Homemade pies made by…someone's grandmother. Nice and cheap, take one home today. Dodger: Flowers for sale, all fluffy-like and colorful. Fagin: How are things going? Dodger: Nothin's movin'. We ain't made one bloody shilling. No one even cares we're here. Fagin: You know what they say, put a little song in your step and it will draw everyone. Dodger: A little song in your step… I think I can do that. Thanks, Fagin. You always have great ideas. (Dodger walks away but Fagin doesn't know it) Fagin: I know. I take pride in the brilliance of meself. I should give the world a treat and write a book on all me knowledge. What’cha think, Dodger? (Looks around) Dodger? Dodger? ACT 2 / SCENE 1 Stealing on the Streets of London 32 Oh, Oliver! SONG 12 Shoe Shine 2:00 Dodger: Hey, Mister - How about a shoe shine Make your shoes look so fine Mister, can you spare some time? Hey, Mister – I'm workin' on the streets here – If you set your feet here I'll dish you up a treat here We'll fix ‘em – Heel and sole – No difference if they’re new or old – Hey Say Mister shinin' shoes is what we do Pat: Hey, Misses - What can we do for you, now? Black or brown or blue now – Any shade'll do now Hey, Misses – Just head in my direction I'll shine them to perfection – 'Til you see your reflection Hey, Misses – Step this way – And set your foot up here today – Hey Say, Misses – Make your shoes as good as new Harper: Why go ‘round like a rag-a-muffin Don't worry if you scuff ‘em – We'll be glad to buff ‘em We'll gladly lend a hand – Yes we'll do everything we can – ‘Cause Everyone knows – It's not just the clothes It's the shoes – that – make – the – man Sam: Looks like you missed your morning paper There's lots for you to read here – Get it while it's still here Don't miss out on the latest gossip – Maybe yours will top it There's no way you can stop it Make sure you buy it now ‘cause we might run out in a little while – Hey Your morning paper is what you need to read West: Here we have it – Right out of the oven – Buy it by the dozen The words out and it's buzzin' The smell is somethin' you'll agree to – Your nose will want to thank you Just sink your teeth right into Oliver: Some butter would taste real nice – So come on up and buy a slice – Hey Who can resist – The taste of pure bliss – Buy some fresh bread today Jamie: We've got it – Cherry and a lemon – Don't leave here without one Get it for your grandson He'll love it – He'll think the taste is so grand – So put a pie in your hand And buy it while you still can Newt: You know it's what you deserve but – First one is always first served A pie for your dad – A pie for your mom – A pie for ev-ery-one Urchins: What can we get’cha today? ♪ ACT 2 / SCENE 1 Stealing on the Streets of London 33 Oh, Oliver! Harper: Now that's how it's done, Oliver. Look at all this money! Sam: We don't even have to work hard. I mean, we don't even break a sweat. West: Just a few minutes of our time and then we're done for the day. Now, we can just sit back and relax. Harper: There's lots to do around here, too. Oliver: What do you do for fun? Harper: We love jumping on the back of carriages and just riding them to wherever they take us. Sam: Once, we ended up at a celebration for the Queen. We walked right in there and ate everything we could get our hands on. West: We stuffed as much as we could in our pockets. It was great! When they'd ask where our parents were, we'd just point to the nearest couple we could find. We ended up with lots of parents that day. Fagin: Did you sleep well last night, Oliver? Oliver: Very well. Fagin: Did you have enough to eat this morning? Oliver: I've never had that much food! Fagin: Oliver, do you see that lady over there by the bookstore? Oliver: The one with the scarf? Fagin: Yes, yes, yes, that's the one. What we want you to do is stand here and watch while we go visit her. If you should see a policeman, just give us a whistle. You know how to whistle, don't you? Oliver: (Tries to whistle) I'm not very good. Dodger: That's alright. Just give us some type of warning. Can you remember all this? Oliver: I think so. I'm to stay here and if I see a policeman, I'm to yell. Dodger & Fagin: (Nervously. Ad lib: “No! Don't yell! Don't ever yell”) Dodger: (Pause to think) Wave your hands like this. Oliver: I think I've got it. Dodger: Good. This should only take a few seconds. Stay here, we'll be right back. (Dodger and Fagin creep up and steal Mrs. Bedwin's handkerchief.) Mrs. Bedwin: Stop! Thief! Police! (Fagin and urchins run off stage. Oliver follows, but trips and falls, unconscious. Mrs. Bedwin and Brownlow help him up and carry him off stage.) ACT 2 / SCENE 1 Stealing on the Streets of London 34 Oh, Oliver! SCENE 2 Mrs. Bedwin's House | Oliver Arrives (Oliver is asleep on couch) Mrs. Bedwin: This poor child. His mother and father must be so worried. Brownlow: We've contacted everyone we could and no one has claimed him. It's as if he came out of nowhere. Mrs. Bedwin: I think the child is waking up. In fact, I'm almost sure the child is waking up! Brownlow: You're right, Mrs.