Matilda The Musical
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Matilda The Musical is inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved book.
Synopsis
It tells the story of Matilda Wormwood, a brilliant and precocious girl who loves reading.
She overcomes neglectful parents and a cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, using her wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers.
The musical celebrates the power of imagination and the impact one child can have.
About the show
- Written by: Dennis Kelly, Tim Minchin
- Premiered: 2010
- Genres & themes: 2010s, Coming-of-Age, Empowerment, Family, Fantasy, Two Act
- Setting: England
Songs from Matilda The Musical
- Miracle
- Naughty
- School Song
- Pathetic
- The Hammer
- Loud
- This Little Girl
- Bruce
- Telly
- When I Grow Up
- I’m Here
- The Smell of Rebellion
- Quiet
- My House
- Revolting Children
- When I Grow Up (Reprise)