Details

In Matilda, the central character is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her parents but impresses her schoolteacher and, over the course of her first term at school, teacher and pupil have a profound effect on each other's lives. Roald Dahl's much-loved story bursts into life on stage in this brand new musical version by Dennis Kelly and award-winning musician and comedian Tim Minchin. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. Suitable for ages 6+. Matilda the Musical website.

Cast/Performers

Marc Antolin, Verity Bentham, Bertie Carvel (Miss Trunchbull - until Jul 1 2012), Steve Furst (Mr Wormwood), Michael Kent, Melanie La Barrie, Matthew Malthouse, Alastair Parker, Nick Searle, Emily Shaw, Josie Walker (Mrs Wormwood), Hayley Flaherty (Miss Honey), Peter Howe, Matthew Clark, Leanne Pinder, Rachel Moran, Lucy Thatcher, Tim Walton, Gary Watson, Isobelle Molloy (Matilda - some dates), Jade Marner (Matilda - some dates), Cleo Demetriou (Matilda - some dates), Eleaor Worthington Cox (Matilda - some dates)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Dennis Kelly (based on the novel by Roald Dahl)
Music(s): Tim Minchin, Christopher Nightingale (musical supervision and orchestration)
Lyrics: Tim Minchin
Company: Royal Shakespeare Company
Producer: Andre Ptaszynski (executive producer)
Director: Matthew Warchus
Design: Rob Howell
Choreographer: Peter Darling
Lighting: Hugh Vanstone
Sound: Simon Baker
Other: Paul Kieve (special effects and illusions)
Musical Director: Bruce O'Neil