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Matilda The Musical

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The Magic of Matilda in London!

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. Matilda proves that even if you are little you can go on to do big things!

What Is Matilda About?

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!

Fun Facts About Matilda

The book Matilda was initially published in 1988 and told the story of a clever girl with special powers. In 1996, the book was transformed into a film by Danny DeVito that starred Mara Wilson as the title character, Matilda.Matilda originally premiered at The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Courtyard Theatre in November 2010. It later transferred to West End’s Cambridge Theatre where it still runs. The show broke Olivier Award records by earning a total of seven awards, earning a coveted spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Open auditions are regularly held for the role of Matilda in order to meet the need to keep her small for the role at about 4 foot 3; while those portraying her classmates can be as big as 5 feet tall.

Actor Bertie Carvel played the role of the headmistress, Agatha Trunchbull. He received coaching from a former professional hammer thrower to prepare for the role of the headmistress who likes to throw children around. The suit he wore to transform him for the role was created by the RSC’s Armoury department. His costume even came with a prosthetic wart that had four hairs coming off of it for that additional gross factor.Australian Tim Minchin, who created the score for the musical, is most popularly known as a stand-up comedian. He recently toured the UK with a 55 piece orchestra performing music he wrote, although he can’t actually read music.

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Group Bookings to Matilda the Musical

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Britishtheatre.com is the one-stop online box office for tickets to Matilda and for the best seats to the best shows in London’s West End. Whether you are a first-time theatregoer or a seasoned fan of theatre we will do our best (together with our ticketing partners) to ensure that you get great deals on theatre tickets and the very best of service. Beautiful- Matilda is taking the world by storm with a successful production on Broadway and another about to open in Sydney. We hope to facilitate your trip to Matilda The Musical at London’s Cambridge Theatre and hope that you enjoy this very special theatre experience.

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Description

The Magic of Matilda in London!

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. Matilda proves that even if you are little you can go on to do big things!

What Is Matilda About?

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!

Fun Facts About Matilda

The book Matilda was initially published in 1988 and told the story of a clever girl with special powers. In 1996, the book was transformed into a film by Danny DeVito that starred Mara Wilson as the title character, Matilda.Matilda originally premiered at The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Courtyard Theatre in November 2010. It later transferred to West End’s Cambridge Theatre where it still runs. The show broke Olivier Award records by earning a total of seven awards, earning a coveted spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Open auditions are regularly held for the role of Matilda in order to meet the need to keep her small for the role at about 4 foot 3; while those portraying her classmates can be as big as 5 feet tall.

Actor Bertie Carvel played the role of the headmistress, Agatha Trunchbull. He received coaching from a former professional hammer thrower to prepare for the role of the headmistress who likes to throw children around. The suit he wore to transform him for the role was created by the RSC’s Armoury department. His costume even came with a prosthetic wart that had four hairs coming off of it for that additional gross factor.Australian Tim Minchin, who created the score for the musical, is most popularly known as a stand-up comedian. He recently toured the UK with a 55 piece orchestra performing music he wrote, although he can’t actually read music.

Cheap Tickets to Matilda at the Cambridge Theatre

Britishtheatre.com offers tickets for Matilda for as little as £26.00. We also offer special deals on a range of West End shows which can be viewed on our offers page. To get priority information on ticket offers and production news visit our page often!

Group Bookings to Matilda the Musical

Britishtheatre.com offer great Group Booking rates to Matilda The Muiscal. Just click the BUY TICKETS button on the top right of this page and then click the REQUEST A GROUP BOOKING option when asked the number of seats you require.

The Britishtheatre.com Booking Experience

Britishtheatre.com is the one-stop online box office for tickets to Matilda and for the best seats to the best shows in London’s West End. Whether you are a first-time theatregoer or a seasoned fan of theatre we will do our best (together with our ticketing partners) to ensure that you get great deals on theatre tickets and the very best of service. Beautiful- Matilda is taking the world by storm with a successful production on Broadway and another about to open in Sydney. We hope to facilitate your trip to Matilda The Musical at London’s Cambridge Theatre and hope that you enjoy this very special theatre experience.

BOOK TICKETS TO MATILDA NOW!

Description

The Magic of Matilda in London!

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. Matilda proves that even if you are little you can go on to do big things!

What Is Matilda About?

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!

Fun Facts About Matilda

The book Matilda was initially published in 1988 and told the story of a clever girl with special powers. In 1996, the book was transformed into a film by Danny DeVito that starred Mara Wilson as the title character, Matilda.Matilda originally premiered at The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Courtyard Theatre in November 2010. It later transferred to West End’s Cambridge Theatre where it still runs. The show broke Olivier Award records by earning a total of seven awards, earning a coveted spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Open auditions are regularly held for the role of Matilda in order to meet the need to keep her small for the role at about 4 foot 3; while those portraying her classmates can be as big as 5 feet tall.

Actor Bertie Carvel played the role of the headmistress, Agatha Trunchbull. He received coaching from a former professional hammer thrower to prepare for the role of the headmistress who likes to throw children around. The suit he wore to transform him for the role was created by the RSC’s Armoury department. His costume even came with a prosthetic wart that had four hairs coming off of it for that additional gross factor.Australian Tim Minchin, who created the score for the musical, is most popularly known as a stand-up comedian. He recently toured the UK with a 55 piece orchestra performing music he wrote, although he can’t actually read music.

Cheap Tickets to Matilda at the Cambridge Theatre

Britishtheatre.com offers tickets for Matilda for as little as £26.00. We also offer special deals on a range of West End shows which can be viewed on our offers page. To get priority information on ticket offers and production news visit our page often!

Group Bookings to Matilda the Musical

Britishtheatre.com offer great Group Booking rates to Matilda The Muiscal. Just click the BUY TICKETS button on the top right of this page and then click the REQUEST A GROUP BOOKING option when asked the number of seats you require.

The Britishtheatre.com Booking Experience

Britishtheatre.com is the one-stop online box office for tickets to Matilda and for the best seats to the best shows in London’s West End. Whether you are a first-time theatregoer or a seasoned fan of theatre we will do our best (together with our ticketing partners) to ensure that you get great deals on theatre tickets and the very best of service. Beautiful- Matilda is taking the world by storm with a successful production on Broadway and another about to open in Sydney. We hope to facilitate your trip to Matilda The Musical at London’s Cambridge Theatre and hope that you enjoy this very special theatre experience.

BOOK TICKETS TO MATILDA NOW!

Cast and creatives

CAST

Adult Cast

Assistant Dance Captain, Swing - Esme Bacalla-Hayes
Michael Wormwood - Pearce Barron
Swing - Alex Louize Bird
Henchman - Reece Budin
Doctor - Ronan Burns
Swing - Dan Cooke
Henchman - William Elijah-Lewis
Mrs Wormwood - Tiffany Graves
Miss Trunchbull - Kieran Hill
Henchwoman - Karina Hind
Acrobat - Issy Khogali
Dance Captain, Swing - Sam Lathwood
Rudolpho - Sam Lips
Mr Wormwood - Neil McDermott
Miss Honey - Eve Norris
Swing - Sam Jeffrey Parkes
Children's Entertainer, Sergei - Jak Skelly
Cook, Henchwoman - Gabrielle Davina Smith
Mrs Phelps - Deborah Tracey
Escapologist - Ralph Watts
Swing - Dawn Williams

Child Cast

Tommy - Nesim Adnan
Lavender - Elyza Alderton
Nigel - Ryo Appadu
Amanda - Beatrice Armitage
Nigel - Joseph Burrows
Hortensia - Amelia-Grace Cambridge
Amanda - Maddy Collings
Lavender - Sienna Culm
Matilda - Anna Deikalo
Amanda - Jesamine-Bleu Gibbs
Eric - Pasquale Folivi
Bruce - Max Garlick
Bruce - Joey Grady
Tommy - Blake Graham
Bruce - Matthias Green
Bruce - Adam Hussain
Hortensia - Alexandra Horner
Eric - George Jones
Matilda - Selena Karir
Alice - Amber Koduah-Hutchison
Eric - Kaylen Luke
Bruce - Charlie Man-Evans
Nigel - Tristan Marwa
Alice - Isabelle McLatchie
Alice - Yvie Moore
Bruce - Zarian Marcel Obatarhe
Matilda - Ava Posniak
Alice - Harriet Rogers
Matilda - Sophia Saravanan
Matilda - Angelica Scott
Hortensia - Anayah Thomas
Tommy - Kobe Warmington
Lavender - Marnie Rae Warren-Baker

CREATIVE TEAM

Book - Dennis Kelly

Music and Lyrics - Tim Minchin

Director - Matthew Warchus

Choreographer - Peter Darling

Set and Costume Design - Rob Howell

Lighting Design - Hugh Vanstone

Sound Design - Simon Baker

Illusions: Paul Kieve

Cast and creatives

CAST

Adult Cast

Assistant Dance Captain, Swing - Esme Bacalla-Hayes
Michael Wormwood - Pearce Barron
Swing - Alex Louize Bird
Henchman - Reece Budin
Doctor - Ronan Burns
Swing - Dan Cooke
Henchman - William Elijah-Lewis
Mrs Wormwood - Tiffany Graves
Miss Trunchbull - Kieran Hill
Henchwoman - Karina Hind
Acrobat - Issy Khogali
Dance Captain, Swing - Sam Lathwood
Rudolpho - Sam Lips
Mr Wormwood - Neil McDermott
Miss Honey - Eve Norris
Swing - Sam Jeffrey Parkes
Children's Entertainer, Sergei - Jak Skelly
Cook, Henchwoman - Gabrielle Davina Smith
Mrs Phelps - Deborah Tracey
Escapologist - Ralph Watts
Swing - Dawn Williams

Child Cast

Tommy - Nesim Adnan
Lavender - Elyza Alderton
Nigel - Ryo Appadu
Amanda - Beatrice Armitage
Nigel - Joseph Burrows
Hortensia - Amelia-Grace Cambridge
Amanda - Maddy Collings
Lavender - Sienna Culm
Matilda - Anna Deikalo
Amanda - Jesamine-Bleu Gibbs
Eric - Pasquale Folivi
Bruce - Max Garlick
Bruce - Joey Grady
Tommy - Blake Graham
Bruce - Matthias Green
Bruce - Adam Hussain
Hortensia - Alexandra Horner
Eric - George Jones
Matilda - Selena Karir
Alice - Amber Koduah-Hutchison
Eric - Kaylen Luke
Bruce - Charlie Man-Evans
Nigel - Tristan Marwa
Alice - Isabelle McLatchie
Alice - Yvie Moore
Bruce - Zarian Marcel Obatarhe
Matilda - Ava Posniak
Alice - Harriet Rogers
Matilda - Sophia Saravanan
Matilda - Angelica Scott
Hortensia - Anayah Thomas
Tommy - Kobe Warmington
Lavender - Marnie Rae Warren-Baker

CREATIVE TEAM

Book - Dennis Kelly

Music and Lyrics - Tim Minchin

Director - Matthew Warchus

Choreographer - Peter Darling

Set and Costume Design - Rob Howell

Lighting Design - Hugh Vanstone

Sound Design - Simon Baker

Illusions: Paul Kieve

Cast and creatives

CAST

Adult Cast

Assistant Dance Captain, Swing - Esme Bacalla-Hayes
Michael Wormwood - Pearce Barron
Swing - Alex Louize Bird
Henchman - Reece Budin
Doctor - Ronan Burns
Swing - Dan Cooke
Henchman - William Elijah-Lewis
Mrs Wormwood - Tiffany Graves
Miss Trunchbull - Kieran Hill
Henchwoman - Karina Hind
Acrobat - Issy Khogali
Dance Captain, Swing - Sam Lathwood
Rudolpho - Sam Lips
Mr Wormwood - Neil McDermott
Miss Honey - Eve Norris
Swing - Sam Jeffrey Parkes
Children's Entertainer, Sergei - Jak Skelly
Cook, Henchwoman - Gabrielle Davina Smith
Mrs Phelps - Deborah Tracey
Escapologist - Ralph Watts
Swing - Dawn Williams

Child Cast

Tommy - Nesim Adnan
Lavender - Elyza Alderton
Nigel - Ryo Appadu
Amanda - Beatrice Armitage
Nigel - Joseph Burrows
Hortensia - Amelia-Grace Cambridge
Amanda - Maddy Collings
Lavender - Sienna Culm
Matilda - Anna Deikalo
Amanda - Jesamine-Bleu Gibbs
Eric - Pasquale Folivi
Bruce - Max Garlick
Bruce - Joey Grady
Tommy - Blake Graham
Bruce - Matthias Green
Bruce - Adam Hussain
Hortensia - Alexandra Horner
Eric - George Jones
Matilda - Selena Karir
Alice - Amber Koduah-Hutchison
Eric - Kaylen Luke
Bruce - Charlie Man-Evans
Nigel - Tristan Marwa
Alice - Isabelle McLatchie
Alice - Yvie Moore
Bruce - Zarian Marcel Obatarhe
Matilda - Ava Posniak
Alice - Harriet Rogers
Matilda - Sophia Saravanan
Matilda - Angelica Scott
Hortensia - Anayah Thomas
Tommy - Kobe Warmington
Lavender - Marnie Rae Warren-Baker

CREATIVE TEAM

Book - Dennis Kelly

Music and Lyrics - Tim Minchin

Director - Matthew Warchus

Choreographer - Peter Darling

Set and Costume Design - Rob Howell

Lighting Design - Hugh Vanstone

Sound Design - Simon Baker

Illusions: Paul Kieve

Awards

2011 Critics Circle Theatre Awards

Best Musical

2011 Evening Standard Awards

Best Musical

2012 Laurence Olivier Awards

Best New Musical

Best Actress In A Musical – The Matildas

Best Actor In A Musical – Bertie Carvell

Best Director – Matthew Warchus

Best Theatre Choreographer – Peter Darling

Best Set Design – Rob Howell

Best Sound Design – Simon Baker

2013 Tony Awards

Best Book Of A Musical – Dennis Kelly

Best Featured Actor In a Musical – Gabriel Ebert

Best Scenic Design Of A Musical – Rob Howell

Tony Honors for Excellence In Theatre – The Matildas

2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Outstanding Book Of A Musical – Dennis Kelly

Best Set Design – Rob Howell

2013 Drama Desk Awards

Outstanding Musical

Outstanding Book Of A Musical

Outstanding Featured Actor In a Musical – Bertie Carvel

Outstanding Lyrics – Tim Minchin

Outstanding Set Design – Rob Howell

2013 New York Drama Critics Circle

Best Musical

Awards

2011 Critics Circle Theatre Awards

Best Musical

2011 Evening Standard Awards

Best Musical

2012 Laurence Olivier Awards

Best New Musical

Best Actress In A Musical – The Matildas

Best Actor In A Musical – Bertie Carvell

Best Director – Matthew Warchus

Best Theatre Choreographer – Peter Darling

Best Set Design – Rob Howell

Best Sound Design – Simon Baker

2013 Tony Awards

Best Book Of A Musical – Dennis Kelly

Best Featured Actor In a Musical – Gabriel Ebert

Best Scenic Design Of A Musical – Rob Howell

Tony Honors for Excellence In Theatre – The Matildas

2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Outstanding Book Of A Musical – Dennis Kelly

Best Set Design – Rob Howell

2013 Drama Desk Awards

Outstanding Musical

Outstanding Book Of A Musical

Outstanding Featured Actor In a Musical – Bertie Carvel

Outstanding Lyrics – Tim Minchin

Outstanding Set Design – Rob Howell

2013 New York Drama Critics Circle

Best Musical

Awards

2011 Critics Circle Theatre Awards

Best Musical

2011 Evening Standard Awards

Best Musical

2012 Laurence Olivier Awards

Best New Musical

Best Actress In A Musical – The Matildas

Best Actor In A Musical – Bertie Carvell

Best Director – Matthew Warchus

Best Theatre Choreographer – Peter Darling

Best Set Design – Rob Howell

Best Sound Design – Simon Baker

2013 Tony Awards

Best Book Of A Musical – Dennis Kelly

Best Featured Actor In a Musical – Gabriel Ebert

Best Scenic Design Of A Musical – Rob Howell

Tony Honors for Excellence In Theatre – The Matildas

2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Outstanding Book Of A Musical – Dennis Kelly

Best Set Design – Rob Howell

2013 Drama Desk Awards

Outstanding Musical

Outstanding Book Of A Musical

Outstanding Featured Actor In a Musical – Bertie Carvel

Outstanding Lyrics – Tim Minchin

Outstanding Set Design – Rob Howell

2013 New York Drama Critics Circle

Best Musical

Opening times

Evenings: 7pm Tues; 7.30pm Wed – Sat Matinees: 2.30pm Wed & Sat; 3pm Sun

Opening times

Evenings: 7pm Tues; 7.30pm Wed – Sat Matinees: 2.30pm Wed & Sat; 3pm Sun

Opening times

Evenings: 7pm Tues; 7.30pm Wed – Sat Matinees: 2.30pm Wed & Sat; 3pm Sun

In Cambridge Theatre

Venue address

32 Earlham Street, WC2H 9HU

Venue address

32 Earlham Street, WC2H 9HU

Venue address

32 Earlham Street, WC2H 9HU

How to get there

Metro

Covent Garden, Leicester Square

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

1, 14, 19, 22, 29, 34, 55, 176

Parking:

NCP Shelton Street, Chinatown, Trafalgar (Q Park Scheme)

How to get there

Metro

Covent Garden, Leicester Square

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

1, 14, 19, 22, 29, 34, 55, 176

Parking:

NCP Shelton Street, Chinatown, Trafalgar (Q Park Scheme)

How to get there

Metro

Covent Garden, Leicester Square

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

1, 14, 19, 22, 29, 34, 55, 176

Parking:

NCP Shelton Street, Chinatown, Trafalgar (Q Park Scheme)

Seating plan

Seating plan

Seating plan

Access

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS:

Two spaces for wheelchair users and transfer seats are available

Are there adapted toilets?

An adapted toilet is available in the stalls corridor

ASSISTED PERFORMANCES:Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium with both loop and conventional headsets.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff can also dog-sit for four dogs per performance in the Manager’s office.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Access

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS:

Two spaces for wheelchair users and transfer seats are available

Are there adapted toilets?

An adapted toilet is available in the stalls corridor

ASSISTED PERFORMANCES:Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium with both loop and conventional headsets.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff can also dog-sit for four dogs per performance in the Manager’s office.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Access

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS:

Two spaces for wheelchair users and transfer seats are available

Are there adapted toilets?

An adapted toilet is available in the stalls corridor

ASSISTED PERFORMANCES:Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium with both loop and conventional headsets.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff can also dog-sit for four dogs per performance in the Manager’s office.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

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