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Matilda The Musical

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

Matilda The Musical is recommended for a general audience, but the producers advise a minimum age of 6 years and upwards. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

Run Time

Two hours and 45 minutes with one interval

Dates

Open Run

Upcoming Performances

Cast

  • Angelica Scott, Anna Deikalo, Ava Posniak and Sophia Saravanan as Matilda
  • Sekhani Dumezweni, Aidan Oti and Joseph Sharpe as Bruce
  • Kylan Denis, Leon Saunders and Noah Swer-Fox as Nigel
  • Lily Hanna, Jasmine Nyenga and Jasmine Pottinger-Scott as Lavender
  • Mia Atkinson, Isabelle Mullally and Raphella Philbert as Amanda
  • Florence Burt, Shayla Mccormack and Lucia Wratten as Alice
  • Zuri-Michel Charalambou, Jack Philpott and Andrei Shen as Eric
  • Jude Farrant, Finley Harlett and Riley Plummer as Tommy
  • Poppy Caton, Tia Isaac and Miley Kayongo as Hortensia
  • Kieran Hill as Miss Trunchbull
  • Eve Norris as Miss Honey
  • Landi Oshinowo as Mrs Phelps
  • Tiffany Graves as Mrs Wormwood
  • Connor Lewis as Michael Wormwood
  • Neil McDermott as Mr Wormwood
  • Liberty Buckland as Cook
  • Kane Oliver Parry as Doctor/The Escapologist
  • Felipe Bejarano as Rudolpho
  • Landi Oshinowo as Mrs Phelps
  • Ryan Pidgen as Children's Entertainer/Sergei
  • Angeline Bell as Henchwoman
  • Oliver Bingham as Henchman

Further cast

Pearce Barron, Alex Louize Bird, Reece Budin, Dan Cooke, William Elijah-Lewis, Issy Khogali, Sam Lips, Sam Jeffrey Parkes, Jak Skelly, Ralph Watts, Dawn Williams, Esme Bacalla-Hayes, Ronan Burns, Karina Hind, Sam Lathwood, Gabrielle Davina Smith and Deborah Tracey

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 Fynn

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Customer reviews

29 reviews, average rating: (4.3 Stars)

Anonymous

Matilda the Musical

I really enjoyed this show. The performers were fantastic, especially the lead actress. The songs were catchy and very entertaining. Cambridge Theatre is a lovely venue, but I would recommend getting seats as close to the front as your budget allows. We were relatively far back and some of the dialogue was quite difficult to hear. I think the people at the back would have seriously struggled to hear everything, even though those seats were selling for £25- £30. Overall though, it was a great night out. ... Read more

Richard

Everything they say is true

Amazing show for kids and adults, if you haven't seen it make sure you do. ... Read more

Richard

Absolutely Brilliant

Categorically the best musical I've seen this year. ... Read more
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