Matilda The Musical

Easily the standout musical of the decade!
The Sunday Times
Why see Matilda The Musical?
A Little Magic Goes A Long Way!
Roald Dahl's beloved tale of a remarkable child with extraordinary abilities has been enchanting audiences at the Cambridge Theatre since 2012.
Combining the talents of Tim Minchin and the Royal Shakespeare Company, this extraordinary show has won seven Olivier Awards and has captured the hearts of young and old theatergoers alike, making it one of the most sought-after tickets in London!
Don't just take our word for it - Matilda's appeal is worldwide, with tours and engagements taking it all over the globe from Broadway to Australia to the Philippines, Korea and beyond.
What is the story?
Matilda, the central character, is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence for her young age - and not to mention, psychokinetic powers.
She's despised by her own hideously selfish parents, but finds a kindred spirit in her shy schoolteacher Miss Honey. Miss Honey also has demons to face - in the form of the outrageously callous headmistress Miss Trunchbull.
Over the course of her first term at school, both teacher and pupil have a profound effect on each other's lives, as they both try to foil the dastardly plans of Trunchbull, and Matilda's parents.
DID YOU KNOW?
Fans of the novel and the show may also be familiar with the 1996 film starring Mara Wilson and Pam Ferris, with real-life husband and wife duo Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman playing Mr and Mrs Wormwood!
Key Information
Audience
Run Time
Dates
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Sithuni Gamage / Emilia Shefford as Matilda
- Zoe Akinyosade / Savannah McDowell as Hortensia
- Oliver Alexandru as Tommy
- Amelie Bibani as Alice
- Sid Boyle / Lucas Moy as Eric
- Esmae Kevany / Kanaho Kurihara as Amanda
- Albie Lambert / Samuel Sturge as Bruce
- Mason Mingle / Henry Treharne as Nigel
- Karin Narumi as Lavender
- Kofi Aidoo-Appiah as Rudolpho
- Naomi Alade as Henchwoman
- Reece Budin / William Elijah-Lewis as Henchman
- Katie Bradley as Cook
- Tiffany Graves as Mrs Wormwood
- Antony Lawrence as Children’s Entertainer / Sergei
- Nick Len as Michael Wormwood
- Tania Mathurin as Mrs Phelps
- Neil McDermott as Mr Wormwood
- Ben Middleton as Doctor
- Eve Norris as Miss Honey
- Jon Robyns as Miss Trunchbull
- Chloe Saunders as Acrobat
- Callum Train as Escapologist
Further cast
Alex Louize Bird, Millie Brown-Thornton, Kelly Ewins, James Oliver, Stuart Rouse and Dawn Williams.
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- From the book by Roald Dahl
- Adapted by Dennis Kelly
- Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin
- Directed by Matthew Warchus
- Choreography by Peter Darling
- Set & Costume Design by Rob Howell
- Lighting by Hugh Vanstone
- Sound by Simon Baker
- Illusion by Paul Kieve
Awards
2012 Olivier Awards
- BEST NEW MUSICAL
- BEST ACTRESS for The four Matildas; Cleo Demetriou, Kerry Ingram, Sophia Kiely and Eleanor Worthington Cox
- BEST ACTOR for Bertie Carvel
- BEST DIRECTOR for Matthew Warchus
- BEST SET DESIGN by Rob Howell
- BEST SOUND DESIGN by Simon Baker
- BEST THEATRE CHOREOGRAPHER by Peter Darling
Reviews
Our review
Colourful, clever, unmissable
I'm afraid it's true, the kids are revolting - but don't be too alarmed, we mean 100% revolution and 0% revulsion. The school-aged portion of Matilda's cast are causing a revolution in musical theatre, singing and dancing their way to West End stardom...
Wendy
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Sofia
Fantastic Show
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Matilda the Musical
Richard
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