Matilda the Musical
Performance Times
Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday 2.30pm, Sunday 3pmEvenings: Tuesdays 7pm, Wednesday to Saturday 7.30pm
Booking Until
17 February 2013Running Time
2 hours 40 minutesSeating Plan
About The Show
Based on the bestselling children's book by Roald Dahl, MATILDA the Musical brings the colourful world to life onstage in a brand new show written by comedian Tim Minchin. Direct from its sell out production at the RSC’s Courtyard Theatre the musical opens at the Cambridge Theatre in London's West End on October 25th. The show has already become a critical success, with professionals and audience members alike praising the wonderful staging, witty songs and exceptional performances from the bite-sized cast. The story follows 7 year old Matilda as she struggles to grow up within her extreme and overbearing family. Terrorised by her school Principal Miss Trunchbull, Matilda discovers she has a unique gift, which she is able to put to use with fantastic comic effect. Directed by Matthew Warchus and featuring choreography from Peter Darling, MATILDA is set to be a brand new West End hit.
Target Audience
Matilda the Musical is suitable for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. Adults and children will fall in love with the fantastic tale, spectacularly presented onstage in a brand new way. Musical lovers will be delighted whilst non musical lovers will be converted to this perfect blend of story, music and comedy
Suitable For Children?
Matilda is suitable for children over the age of 6. Please note that children under the age of 5 will not be admitted into the theatre. Young people will enjoy seeing this classic tale onstage and will be inspired by the incredible performances of the young ensemble.
Type Of Show
This show is a brand new musical based on a magical children's book. The songs are both funny and heartfelt, leading to an honest and fresh piece of theatre.
News and Insights
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Matilda is top of the class!(16 Apr 2012)Matilda took home an impressive seven Olivier Awards after last night's star studded ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall. Along with the award for Best new musical, the four young girls who play Matilda shared the award for Best Actress in a Musical.
- Olivier Award Winners 2012(16 Apr 2012)
- Matilda Leads 2012 Olivier Award Nominations(15 Mar 2012)
- WhatsOnStage Awards 2012(20 Feb 2012)
- Best London Musicals for Children(05 May 2011)
Reviews
"The Royal Shakespeare Company has struck gold with this wildly entertaining musical makeover of Roald Dahl's Matilda...Matthew Warchus's wondrously well-drilled production finds just the right balance between gleeful grotesque humour and heart-warming poignancy."
Paul Taylor, The Independent
"The real success of the show, I suspect, lies in the fact it has something for everyone. Child spectators will relish its picture of adult insensitivity and injustice while adults will enjoy a display of showbiz expertise that may not be pure Dahl but that is nevertheless wholly delightful."
Michael Billington, The Guardian
"The songs fizz with humour and great take-home melodies. Kelly and Minchin suddenly look like the brightest prospects for British musical theatre since Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice broke through with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat more than 40 years ago."
Charles Spencer, The Daily Telegraph
"Matilda is British and brilliant. Here is a family show with sufficient cruelty to satisfy teenagers, parping noises to tickle the under-tens and enough sentimentalism to make parents reach discreetly for their hankies."
Quentin Letts, The Daily MailVideo
