Matilda the Musical Tickets

What's it all about?

Multiple Olivier Awards 2012 Winner!

You've heard the buzz about this fantastic RSC-originated show that arrived in the West End after a sell-out season in Stratford-upon-Avon and wiped the floor at the 2012 Olivier Awards. It's now repeating its stunning success on Broadway, but the London production is still in situ and as spikily brilliant as ever.

Its killer combo of Roald Dahl’s plucky supernatural schoolgirl heroics, script by Bafta-nominated writer Dennis Kelly and whip-smart wordplay and music from Aussie rock-comedian Tim Minchin is something you really don’t want to miss. 

What's the story?

As is often the case in Roald Dahl’s stories, Matilda is a gifted child with woefully inadequate parents. Her Mum is more interested in ballroom dancing, while Dad insists that her beloved books will cause 'verrucas of the soul'. And the rot doesn’t stop there - Matilda's horrible headmistress Miss Trunchbull is on a mission to lock up as many children in 'the chokey' as possible.

When Matilda discovers she has an extraordinary ability, will things get better or worse? And can Miss Honey – the one beacon of hope in all this horror – help to secure a happily-ever-after in a world of pesky parents and hateful headteachers?

Who's in it?

With his lyrical genius, uncanny ear for a punchline and leftfield approach to life, Minchin’s music steals the show. 

But the brilliance doesn’t end there. Steve Furst (who you may recognise from the Orange ads) shines as Matilda’s Dad, Annette Mclaughlin plays her Mum, Haley Flaherty is Miss Honey and David Leonard continues to terrify as a magnificently monstrous Miss Trunchbull.

Who is Matilda the Musical suitable for?

This truly is a show that appeals to all ages. Its alphabetically-inspired set, stunning stage magic and inspiring story of tots triumphing over tyranny will appeal to all mischievous mites, especially if they’ve seen the Danny DeVito film.

But you’ll also love Matilda if you’re less vertically-challenged because, like The Simpsons, there’s plenty of knowing humour and deft dialogue. In fact, you may want to ditch the kids altogether – we’re sure you won’t be the only one attending unchaperoned.

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