Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. is the story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. The daughter of abusive parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she reads quickly and in creating her own stories. Things are no better at school, where Matilda also must face a tyrannical and cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who believes in Crunchem Hall’s motto: “Bambinatum est Magitum,” or “Children are Maggots.”
She finds companionship in her teacher, Miss Honey, who though well-intentioned, is shy and fragile. Brave little Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers. Matilda’s bravery teaches Miss Honey and her classmates an important lesson – that even though life can be hard, “nobody but me is gonna change my story” so “sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty.”
All Saints Elton Theatre Youth is a dynamic and vibrant theatre group, that is growing and thriving since their launch in 2022. They recently received several nominations and one win for their production of Annie Kids in 2023, with the winner moving on to the regional awards later this year. The group aims to provide a platform for young aspiring actors, singers, dancers, and technicians to showcase their talent and develop their skills in a supportive and creative environment.
Book by Dennis Kelly; Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised perfomance materials are also supplied by MIT www.mtishows.co.uk