TWIST is a Dickens’ classic brought thrillingly up to date in the teeming heartland of modern London, where a group of street smart young hustlers plan the heist of the century for the ultimate payday.  

The film features an all-star British cast including two-time Academy Award winner Sir Michael Caine (The Dark Knight) as Fagin, Lena Headey (Game of Thrones) as Sikes, Rita Ora (50 Shades of Grey) plays Dodge, Franz Drameh (Legends of Tomorrow) as Batesey, Sophie Simnett (Daybreak) as Red and introducing Raff Law in the title role of Twist.

TWIST is directed by Martin Owen (The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud) also stars David Walliams (After Ever After) and Noel Clarke (Bulletproof). The film is produced by Unstoppable Film and TV, Pure Grass Films, FAE Film and Television, and is co-produced by Sky and Red Bull Media House. Twist is written by John Wrathall (The Liability) and Sally Collett. Producers are Matt Williams, Ben Grass, Jason Maza and Noel Clarke.  

TWIST begins in cinemas on Thursday 29th April. 

Sydney Arts Guide has ten in season double passes to give way to readers. Email editor.sydneyartsguide@gmail.com with TWIST PROMOTION in the subject heading. In the body of your email write who is your favourite character in the Dickens novel and why. The ten winners will be advised by email.