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The Royal Shakespeare Company is delighted to welcome new young performers to its multi-award winning production of Matilda The Musical which is currently booking through to January 2027 at the Cambridge Theatre.
Now in its 15th year in London, making it the 10th longest running musical in West End history, Matilda The Musical continues to play to packed houses.
Seen by 12 million people in over 100 cities worldwide, the show is also currently on a major UK and Ireland tour which opened at Leicester Curve October 2025 and tours through until January 2027.
Written by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and developed and directed by Matthew Warchus, the production is designed by Rob Howell, with choreography by Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Hugh Vanstone, sound by Simon Baker and special effects and illusions by Paul Kieve.
When is Matilda the Musical playing in London?
Matilda the Musical is playing until 24 May 2026
What time does Matilda the Musical start?
Tuesday-Saturday at 7pm
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday at 2pm
How long is Matilda the Musical?
Matilda the Musical is 2h 35 minutes (including an interval)
What Theatre is Matilda the Musical on at?
Matilda the Musical is on at the Cambridge Theatre
What is the age recommendation for Matilda the Musical?
Matilda is suitable for ages 6+
Are there any Accessible Performances for Matilda?
Audio Described Performances
Touch tours take place before all Audio Described Performances from 12pm – 12.20pm
Sunday 22 March 2026, 2.00pm (Touch Tour at 12.00-12.20pm)
Saturday 16 May 2026, 2.00pm (Touch Tour at 12:00-12.20pm)
Sunday 15 November 2026 2.00pm
BSL Performances
Wednesday 4 March 2026, 2.00pm
Friday 1 May 2026, 7.00pm
Saturday 14 November 2026 2.00pm
Captioned Performances
Sunday 21 March 2026, 2.00pm
Sunday 17 May 2026, 2.00pm
Wednesday 23 September 2026 2.00pm
Saturday 21 November 2026 2.00pm
Relaxed and captioned performance
Tuesday 7 June 2026 2.00pm
Chilled Performances
Wednesday 1 April 2026, 2.00pm
Sunday 8 November 2026 2.00pm


