New casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical
Matilda The Musical, now in its 15th year, has recently celebrated its 5000th performance at the Cambridge Theatre and this August the production will become the 10th longest running musical in West End history.
Seen by over 12 million people across 100 cities worldwide, Matilda The Musical will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour opening at Leicester Curve on 6th October 2025.
A tonic for audiences of all ages, this anarchic production about a strong and determined heroine with a vivid imagination has now won 101 international awards including 24 for Best Musical.
Edie McCaig and Emilia Shefford will join existing performers Suki Hillier and Mia Rogers in the title role of Matilda, from 9th September.
The other young performers announced today, joining the London company in the roles of Bruce, Lavender, Nigel and the rest of the pupils at Crunchem Hall are: Sid Boyle, Ava Evangelista, Freya Fulford, John Johnson, Theo Kamande, Kanaho Kurihara, Albie Lambert, Kennedy-May Mcleary, Savannah McDowell, Mason Mingle, Lola Smith, Huxley Syers, Orla Vellacott and Jihyun Yoon.
These new performers join the existing young cast: Alexander Beaumont, William Gurney, Chase King, Reuben Laming, Maxwell McGetrick, Theo Oh, Drew Reilly, Harry Relf, Isabella Rummery, Khit Thakin and Aisha Ugurhan.
Jon Robyns (Miss Trunchbull) joins the current adult cast which includes: Tiffany Graves (Mrs Wormwood), Neil McDermott (Mr Wormwood) and Eve Norris (Miss Honey).
Existing ensemble members Reece Budin, William Elijah-Lewis, Alex Louize Bird and Dawn Williams will be joined by Kofi Aidoo-Appiah, Naomi Alade, Katie Bradley, Millie Brown-Thornton, Antony Lawrence, Nick Len, Tania Mathurin, Ben Middleton, James Oliver, Stuart Rouse, Chloe Saunders and Callum Train.
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.
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Additional information about the West End production of Matilda the Musical
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 Performance
Wednesday 17 September 2025, 2.00pm, Sunday 16 November 2025, 2.00pm, Sunday 22 March 2026, 2.00pm, Saturday 16 May 2026, 2.00pm
Signed Performance
Saturday 15 November 2025, 2.00pm, Wednesday 4 March 2026, 2.00pm, Friday 1 May 2026, 2.00pm
Captioned Performance
Wednesday 17 September 2025, 2.00pm, Saturday 22 November 2025, 2.00pm, Sunday 21 March 2026, 2.00pm, Sunday 17 May 2026, 2.00pm
Chilled Performance
Sunday 9 November 2025, 2.00pm, Wednesday 1 April 2026, 2.00pm
