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Matilda The Musical Tickets

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s funny and heart-warming musical.

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About Matilda The Musical

Matilda the Musical continues to take the world by storm. Join one little girl as she courageously fights for what she believes in. Book Matilda the Musical tickets on Box Office.

Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved children's book, this musical tells the story of a young girl who possesses a brilliant mind and an indomitable spirit. Despite her challenges at home and at school with Miss Trunchbull, Matilda uses her intelligence and resourcefulness to make a difference.

Matilda creatives Dennis Kelly, Tim Minchin, and Matthew Warchus paint a vibrant world showcasing the power of imaginative thinking. There’s plenty of catchy tunes too, such as “Naughty," "Revolting Children," and "When I Grow Up."

The show has won numerous awards, including seven Olivier Awards. Critics hailed Matilda in London as a masterpiece, with London Theatre calling it “hugely enjoyable and cracking fun.”

If you’re looking for a night of unforgettable family-friendly entertainment with powerful messages, Matilda the Musical is the show for you. Book Matilda the Musical tickets on Box Office.

Access Performances
AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES
Sunday 17 November 2024, 2.00pm (Touch Tour at 1.00-1.25pm)
Sunday 23 March 2025, 2.00pm (Touch Tour at 1.00-1.25pm)
Saturday 17 May 2025, 2.00pm (Touch Tour at 1.00-1.25pm)

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES
Saturday 23 November 2024, 2.00pm
Saturday 22 March 2025, 2.00pm
Sunday 17 May 2025, 2.00pm

SIGNED PERFORMANCES
Saturday 16 November 2024, 2.00pm
Wednesday 5 March 2025, 2.00pm
Thursday 1 May 2025, 7.00pm

CHILLED PERFORMANCES
Sunday 3 November 2024, 3.00pm
Wednesday 2 April 2025, 2.00pm

Run time

2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Intermission.

Venue

Cambridge Theatre

Age

Ages 6+. No children under the age of 4 will be admitted and every customer must have their own ticket. Under 16s must be sat with an adult. To make sure everyone enjoys the show, little ones need to be able to sit in their own seat without any assistance.

Start date

16th September, 2021

End date

24th May, 2026

Important information

This show contains loud sounds and flashing lights at certain points during the performance.

Matilda The Musical cast and creative team

By: Dennis Kelly, adapted from the book by Roald Dahl
Songs by: Tim Minchin
Director: Matthew Warchus
Choreography: Peter Darling
Cast list: Anna Deikalo, Angelica Scott, Ava Posniak, Sophia Saravanan (alternating as Matilda), Eve Norris (as Miss Honey), Kieran Hill (as Miss Trunchbull), Neil McDermott (as Mr. Wormwood), Tiffany Graves (as Mrs. Wormwood), Deborah Tracey (Mrs. Phleps).
Design: Rob Howell
Costumes: Rob Howell
Lighting: Hugh Vanstone
Sound: Simon Baker

Venue

Cambridge Theatre

Seven Dials, 32-34 Earlham Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9HU

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Directions

Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, 19, 38; (Tottenham Court Road) 24, 29, 176
Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N5, N19, N20, N38; (Tottenham Court Road) 24, 176, N29, M41, N279
Car park: Chinatown (6mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Take Cranbourn Street away from Leicester Square until St Martin’s Lane, where you head left 100 metres to a small roundabout where the theatre can be seen.

Show schedule

Day of week	Matinee	Evening
Monday	-	-
Tuesday	-	-
Wednesday	-	-
Thursday	-	7:00 PM
Friday	2:00 PM	7:00 PM
Saturday	2:00 PM	7:00 PM
Sunday	2:00 PM	-

Frequently asked questions

What is Matilda The Musical about?

Matilda The Musical is the multi award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.