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Matilda’s parents think she is a nuisance and she thinks, quite rightly, they are only interested in watching telly. Life is not much better at school, where the monstrous headmistress Miss Trunchbull terrifies both students and teachers alike. Then one day Matilda discovers she has a very special power and decides it's time the grown-ups were taught a lesson. Be warned, the children are revolting!
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, with original songs from comedian Tim Minchin and book by Dennis Kelly, Matilda the Musical at the Cambridge Theatre is the captivating new musical masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dares to change her destiny.
Winner of over 99 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, and a whole host of five-star reviews, Matilda The Musical continues to delight audiences of all ages. Matilda The Musical tickets are available now, book your Matilda The Musical tickets today.
Matilda Is Living In Revolting Times!
Roald Dahl's timeless children's novel and the much-loved film adaptation directed by Danny DeVito have enchanted the hearts of children across the globe for generations and continue to bring joy to both the young and the young at heart. Matilda The Musical was brought to life by Australian playwright Dennis Kelly and composer and lyricist Tim Minchin. Matilda The Musical made its debut on November 24, 2010, at the Royal Shakespeare Company in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, England, before premiering in the West End in 2011 and eventually making its way to Broadway in 2013.
The songs of Matilda London have become classics in their own right and were so popular, that a Netflix adaptation was released in 2022 to critical and commercial success and starred the likes of Emma Thompson, Stephen Graham and Alisha Weir. Some of the most recognisable songs from Matilda are When I Grow Up, Revolting Children, and Naughty. Matilda The Musical tickets have long been sought after for the show's catchy melodies and breathtaking choreography, and themes that perfectly capture the spirit and defiance of children, make sure to book your Matilda tickets as soon as possible!
Critical Acclaim and Fun Facts
- The Independent called Matilda The Musical "Utterly exhilarating.".
- According to The Guardian, Matilda The Musical is "Gleefully nasty. An evening of unadulterated bliss".
- In their review, The Daily Telegraph called Matilda "Hilarious, moving, glorious".
- At just over 4 feet tall, Matilda Wormwood is possibly the West End’s smallest leading lady!
- Each year, Matilda The Musical in London uses 8,320 balloons and 105 metres of balloon elastic.
- 86 separate sound effects are used in each performance of Matilda The Musical in London.
- Matilda The Musical uses over 100 tubs of chocolate spread a year. That’s a lot of chocolate cake.
Please Bear In Mind
Under 4s will not be admitted to Matilda The Musical. All persons 16 of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult and cannot be seated alone in the auditorium. All patrons, regardless of age, must have their own ticket.
Matilda The Musical London Cast & Creatives
Adult Cast
- Mr Wormwood - Rakesh Boury
- Miss Trunchbull - Kieran Hill
- Mrs Phelps - Deborah Tracey
- Rudolpho - Nolan Edwards
- Mrs Wormwood - Amy Ellen Richardson
- Michael Wormwood - Ruairidh Mcdonald
- Children's Entertainer, The Escapologist - Sean Lopeman
- Doctor, Sergei - Kane Oliver Parry
- Cook, Henchwoman - Gabrielle Davina Smith
Child Cast
- Bruce - Sidhant Anand, Jaydon Eastman, Max Garlick, Zarian Marcel Obatarhe
- Nigel - Charlie Cox, Jake Durant, Kristiano Ricardo
- Eric - Jack Dennis, Benjamin El Refaie, Elliott Marsden
- Hortensia - Megan Donovan, Kanon Narumi, Toryn O’callaghan
- Amanda - Rosy Drury, Lilia Guinoubi, Azalea-Belle Sharp
- Alice - Phoebe Easo, Gina Harris-Sullivan, Harriet Rogers
- Matilda - Estella Evans, Sophia Goodman, Selena Karir, Arabella Stanton
- Tommy - Jax Fenner, Archie Smith, Joshua Wahab
- Lavender - Coco-Lili Hodder, Sophia Mcalister, Charlotte Mellington
Main Creatives
- Author - Roald Dahl
- Book - Dennis Kelly
- Music & Lyrics - Tim Minchin
- Developed And Directed By - Matthew Warchus
- Choreography - Peter Darling
- Set & Costume Design - Rob Howell
- Orchestrations & Additional Music - Christopher Nightingale
- Lighting Design - Hugh Vanstone
- Associate Lighting Designer And Programmer - Chris Hirst
- Sound Design - Simon Baker
- Associate Sound Designer - Leigh Davies
- Illusion - Paul Kieve
Additional Information
Age restriction
Recommended for ages 6+ Under 4s will not be admitted. All persons 16 of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult and cannot be seated alone in the auditorium. All patrons, regardless of age, must have their own ticket.Running time
2hr 40min (inc. interval)Performance dates
16 September 2021 - 15 December 2024Content
Recommended for ages 6 and above.Access
AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES: Sunday 19 November 2023, 3.00pm SIGNED PERFORMANCES: Saturday 18 November 2023, 2.30pm CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES Saturday 25 March 2023, 2.30pm Sunday 14 May 2023, 3.00pm Saturday 25 November, 2.30pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE Sunday 18 June 2023, 3.00pm (relaxed, captioned and audio-described with Touch Tour, 1.00-1.25pm)Venue Information
Cambridge TheatreEarlham Street, London, WC2H 9HUCustomer
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