Matilda The Musical
The RSC's Olivier and Tony-winning musical based on Roald Dahl's story of a gifted girl who fights back against a monstrous headmistress.
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Overview
Matilda The Musical adapts Roald Dahl's novel with a Tim Minchin score that's as sharp and wordplay-heavy as anything in modern musical theatre, built around a company of real child performers playing the schoolchildren of Crunchem Hall.
It's been a fixture at the Cambridge Theatre since 2011 and remains one of the more purely joyful family shows in the West End, without losing the story's sharper edges around Miss Trunchbull's cruelty.
Visitor information
The Cambridge Theatre sits on Seven Dials, in the heart of Covent Garden, surrounded by shops and restaurants for before or after the show.
Getting there
Covent Garden Underground is a couple of minutes' walk; Leicester Square station is also close by.
Age guidance
Popular with children from around age 6 up; Miss Trunchbull is played as a genuinely menacing, exaggerated villain, which can be a lot for very sensitive younger children.
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating and an induction loop are available, with audio-described and captioned performances on selected dates — contact the box office ahead of booking for specific requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Is Matilda scary for young children?
Miss Trunchbull is played as an exaggerated, larger-than-life villain, which most children find funny rather than frightening, though very sensitive younger children may find her intense.
How long is Matilda The Musical?
Around 2 hours 40 minutes including an interval.