Dear List,
Re. the cockney accent for such characters as Nancy. Please bare in mind that cockney no longer exists as it would have done even forty years ago when Oliver was written.
I have heard it myself, but do not think that the rubbish you hear in soaps like Eastenders is in any way accurate.
There is a marvellous clip on video of Julie Andrews working with an American voice coach on Eliza which is very enlightening!!
Apart from that, my advice is to watch Shani Wallis in the film of Oliver. She just about gets it right for a theatrical performance. It should be remembered also that real Cockney was absolutely incomprehensible to most people apart from Cockneys: a sort of telegraphise!
Probably of no use whatever, just a comment!
Best wishes,
Ian Voice wrecker to the stars!!
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