Matilda The Musical - A Saddleworth School Production

Saddleworth School presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR.
On Monday 30th June/ Tuesday 1st July/ Wednesday 2nd July 2025.

Based on the beloved book “Matilda” by Roald Dahl and adapted from the award-winning full-length musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. is adapted from the full-length musical which was based on the book by Roald Dahl, and features a book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. The show opened on the West End in 2011 and made its Broadway premiere in 2013. The musical earned seven Olivier Awards, including “Best New Musical,” and five Tony awards, including The Tony for “Best Book of a Musical.”

Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty if you want to change your story.

Matilda, a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers, lives with cruel parents. They find her to be a nuisance, a lousy little worm, and a bore. Matilda enters her first term at school and captures the attention of Miss Honey, a kind teacher. The two form a wonderful friendship.

Unfortunately, the school is ruled by a tempestuous and mean headmistress named Miss Trunchbull, who hates children and delivers cruel and unjust punishments to all her charges.

Matilda is determined to change her story. Will her cleverness and courage be enough to withstand the reign of Miss Trunchbull?

Don’t miss this wonderful musical – a fantastic show for the whole family to enjoy! 

Duration: Approximately 1 hour. 
Doors open at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm, please arrive in good time to check in and find your seats. Friends of Saddleworth School [FOSS] will be serving refreshments before the production [cash only please].

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International: 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019, 212-541-4684 mtishows.com.