What is Matilda The Musical about?

Matilda Wormwood is a remarkable 5 year old, but nobody seems to notice. Not least her family, who are far more interested in what’s on the television. Her father is a dodgy rogue trader dealing in second-hand cars, and her mother is unhealthily obsessed with the tarantella. Matilda can’t help but feel slightly short-changed.

At her new school, Matilda and the other pupils live in fear of the terrifying Miss Agatha Trunchbull. This horrid headmistress rules with an iron fist and a rotten programme of phys-ed. Only Matilda’s favourite teacher, Miss Honey, provides any relief from the Trunchbull’s petrifying patrols of Crunchem Hall.

When Matilda discovers her abilities are a little more magical than most, she sets out to start a revolting revolution of her own!

Ticket Information

Tickets available for performances until 17th January 2027. Book your cheap Matilda tickets London from just £24. Last minute Matilda tickets available Tuesday – Friday 7pm Wednesday 2pm Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sunday 3pm.

Show Information

Age Guidance: Recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, the show is suitable for ages 6 and up. Under 4’s will not be permitted into the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Babes-in-arms are not admitted to the auditorium. All children must be old enough to occupy their own seats.

Running Time

2 hours 35 minutes, including interval.

Cast & Creatives

All credits are West End unless stated otherwise.

Suki Hiller, Mia Rogers, Angelica Scott and Alexis Whitehead alternate the role of Matilda.

Full adult cast includes:

Kofi Aidoo-Appiah (Ensemble), Naomi Alade (Henchwoman), Alex Louize Bird (Swing), Katie Bradley (Cook), Millie Brown-Thornton (Swing), Reece Budin (Henchman), William Elijah-Lewis (Henchman), Tiffany Graves (Mrs Wormwood), Antony Lawrence (Children’s entertainer/Sergei), Nick Len (Michael Wormwood), Tania Mathurin (Mrs Phelps), Neil McDermott (Mr Wormwood), Ben Middleton (Doctor), Eve Norris (Miss Honey), James Oliver (Swing), Jon Robyns (Miss Trunchbull), Stuart Rouse (Swing), Chloe Saunders (Acrobat), Callum Train (Escapologist), Dawn Williams (Dance Captain/Swing).

Full child cast includes:

John Johnson, Albie Lambert, Maxwell McGetrick and Theo Oh alternate the role of Bruce

Kanaho Kurihara, Isabella Rummery and Lola Smith alternate the role of Amanda

Freya Fulford, Jihyun Yoon and Khit Thakhin alternate the role of Lavender

Ava Evangelista, Kennedy May McLearly and Drew Reilly alternate the role of Alice

Savannah McDowell, Aisha Ugurhan and Orla Vellacott alternate the role of Hortensia

Sid Boyle, Chase King, and Harry Relf alternate the role of Eric

Alexander Beaumont, Theo Kamande and Mason Mingle alternate the role of Nigel

William Gurney, Reuben Laming, and Huxley Syers alternate the role of Tommy

Roald Dahl (Author), Dennis Kelly (Book), Tim Minchin (Music & Lyrics), Matthew Warchus (Developed and Directed by), Peter Darling (Choreography), Rob Howell (Set & Costume Design), Paul Kieve (Illusion), Hugh Vanstone (Lighting Design), Simon Baker (Sound Design), Christopher Nightingale (Orchestrations & Additional Music), Ellen Kane (Worldwide Associate Choreographer), Nik Ashton (Worldwide Associate Director), Jeanie O’Hare (Commissioning Dramaturg), Will Burton CDG for Grindrod Burton Casting (Casting Director), Amy Beadel for Jessica Ronane Casting (Children’s Casting Director), Laurie Perkins (Associate Musical Supervisor & Musical Director), Chris Hirst (Associate Lighting Designer & Programmer), Sarah Brown (Associate Lighting Designer), Leigh Davies (Associate Sound Designer), Rachel Dickson (Associate Costume Designer), Lewis Barnshaw (Resident Director), Phil Bartlett (Resident Director), Sam Lathwood (Resident Choreographer), David Keefe (Children’s Musical Director/Cover Conductor), Laura Neel (Resident Voice Coach), Spencer James (Assistant Musical Director), Royal Shakespeare Company (Producer), André Ptaszynski (Executive Producer), Denise Wood (Executive Producer), Griselda Yorke (Executive Producer)

Matilda Soundtrack

1. Overture
2. Miracle
3. Naughty
4. Story 1: Once Upon A Time
5. School Song
6. Pathetic
7. The Hammer
8. Naughty
9. The Chokey Chant
10. Loud
11. This Little Girl
12. Story 2: The Great Day Arrived
13. Bruce
14. Telly
15. Entr’acte
16. When I Grow Up
17. Story 3: The Trick Started Well…
18. I’m So Clever
19. Story 4: I’m Here
20. The Smell of Rebellion
21. Quiet
22. My House
23. Chalk Writing
24. Revolting Children
25. This Little Girl
26. When I Grow Up
27. Naughty

Awards & Nominations

Awards:

2012 – Laurence Olivier Awards – Best New Musical, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical, Best Director, Best Theatre Choreographer, Best Set Design, Best Sound Design

2013 – Tony Awards – Best Book of a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Best Scenic Design of a Musical, Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Braodway)

Nominations:

2012 – Laurence Olivier Awards – Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design

2013 – Tony Awards – Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations, Best Costume Design of a Musical (Broadway)

2014 – Grammy Awards – Best Musical Theatre Album

Age Recommendation: 6+. Younger guests are welcome, however children under the age of 4 (including babes in arms) will not be admitted into the theatre. Younger children and babes in arms are welcome at relaxed performances. Children need to occupy their own seat at all times through the performance. All persons aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.