London: Matilda The Musical
Operating Hours:Tuesday - Saturday: Evening performances at 19:00. Wednesday & Saturday matinees at 14:30
The Vibe:Roald Dahl, reimagined with wit and rebellion
Tim Minchin's adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda has played the Cambridge Theatre since 2011. Smart, sharp and deeply original, it won five Olivier Awards in 2012 — the most ever for a single show — and redefined family musical theatre.
Alphabet letters rain down the back wall; chairs swing on swings across the stage. A twelve-year-old protagonist stands up to the most grotesque school principal ever staged.
- • Winner of seven Olivier Awards — record for a single show
- • Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical
- • Tim Minchin's score praised for wit and melodic depth
Persona Fit
- 👨👩👧 Families: Strongest West End choice for ages 6+
- 📚 Literary travellers: Faithful to Dahl's tone
- 🎭 Theatre fans: Rob Howell's set is a feat of design
- 👩🎓 Teachers: Smart examination of power and education
Highlights
- Rob Howell's Tony-winning letter-block set design
- 'When I Grow Up' swing choreography — Act Two showpiece
- Child cast rotates across multiple young leads per week
- Cambridge Theatre refurbished for the production
- Matthew Warchus's original direction — Hidden Gem
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