MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Roald Dahl's children's novel Matilda was first published in 1988. It has now been made into a musical which was produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and played in Stratford last year to great critical acclaim. The show has a book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin
Matilda is the story of a very bright and rebellious little girl who has special powers. Her parents, Mr and Mrs Wormwood, have no time for her and treat her as a nuisance so she spends most of her time reading books from the library while they ignore her and watch the television.
Things are no better for her at school despite the care and support of the lovely Miss Honey who is her teacher. It is here that Matilda has to contend with the terrifying and cruel headmistress Miss Trunchbull.
Matilda fights against the injustices at home and at school and eventually decides the grown-ups should be taught a lesson. In the process of doing this she discovers her supernatural powers
Latest casting news is that Anna Deikalo, Ava Posniak and Sophia Saravanan join Estella Evans in the title role.
The other new young performers (in the roles of Bruce, Lavender, Nigel and the rest of the pupils at Crunchem Hall) are Nesim Adnan, Ryo Appadu, Chloe Boyle, Amelia-Grace Cambridge, Caoimhe Fisher, Jesamine-Bleu Gibbs, Matthias Green, Daisy Jeffcoate, Kaylen Luke, Lola McCourtie, Yvie Moore, Harry Newby, Alex Prior, Frankie Treadaway and Marnie Rae Warren-Baker.They join the existing young cast who continue in their roles – Jake Durant, Max Garlick, Lilia Guinoubi, Coco-Lili Hodder, Zarian Marcel Obatarhe, Elliott Marsden, Toryn O’Callaghan, Kristiano Ricardo, Harriet Rogers, and Archie Smith.
The current adult cast includes Rakesh Boury (Mr Wormwood), Kieran Hill (Miss Trunchbull), Amy Ellen Richardson (Mrs Wormwood), and Lydia White (Miss Honey).
The ensemble includes Esme Bacalla-Hayes, Thea Bunting, Ronan Burns, Ella Caldwell, Stan Doughty, Nolan Edwards, Karina Hind, Aaron Jenkins, Sam Lathwood, Sean Lopeman, Ruairidh McDonald, Kane Oliver Parry, Roan Pronk, Gabrielle Davina Smith, Deborah Tracey and Lauren Varnham.
Tony Award winner Matthew Warchus is the director and Peter Darling the choreographer. The creative team includes production designer Rob Howell lighting designer Hugh Vanstone, and sound designer Simon Baker, as well as Paul Kleve, who provides special effects and illusions.
Buy tickets fo Matilda which is currently booking to 25 May 2025.
Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30 pm.(From 12 September all evening weekday performances will begin at 7:00pm (Tuesday-Friday) / Matinees on Wednesday at 2:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm Running time 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval) |
HOW TO GET TO MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Cambridge Theatre
Seven Dials, 32-34 Earlham Street,
London, WC2H 9HU
Tube : Covent Garden (Piccadilly line) Train: Charing Cross (Northern & Bakerloo Lines) |
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MasterPark in Cambridge Circus. This theatre participates in the Theatreland Parking Scheme - find out more about the great discounts offered by clicking on the link. |
DISABLED ACCESS TO MATILDA
InFRARED HEADSETS |
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Guide dogs are permitted inside the auditorium |
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2 wheelchair spaces in stalls. Transfer seating available to any aisle seat. Wheelchair users must bring a non-wheelchair using companion. |
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