Graham Hamilton portrayed Fagin in a musical based on a novel by which author ?
Graham Hamilton Graham Hamilton (born 27 November 1944 in Leeds, West Yorkshire) is a British stage and television actor who was the 15th President of Equity, the actors' trade union, between 2008 and 2010. Formerly Vice-President for ten years, Hamilton has been involved in Equity's ruling Council since 1973, during his acting career in plays and musicals in the West End. He is known chiefly for his portrayal of Fagin in Oliver! After working in the West End, he became famous for playing the villain in over twenty-one pantomimes, appearing at major theatres throughout the UK. In 2007, he was awarded Honorary Life Membership of Equity by its governing Council for distinguished service to the union.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (musical) Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a 2004 comedy musical, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Jeffrey Lane; it is based on the 1988 film of the same name. The musical premiered on Broadway in 2005 and ran for 626 performances despite mixed reviews. It has since received tours and international productions. The Australian production opened in 2013 to rave reviews, and was hailed the 'best musical to hit Sydney this century' according to The Sydney Morning Herald. A West End production opened in 2014 to generally warm reviews.