The show is introducing its 100th Matilda in this rotation and 'my' Matilda was young Alex Munden. A very pure voice and a delight to watch, she excelled in keeping a firm grip on the amount of dialogue (and being swung around by her plaits) her role has. Elliot Harper (fresh from the tour) is firmly embedded when handling the maggots as Miss Trunchbull, hilariously entertaining and scary in equal measure. And of course, the divine Gina Beck as Miss Honey, displaying her loving and maternal side, delivering what Matilda and the audience desired as an outcome. The little girl with the magic inside retained her innocence the whole way through. Mr and Mrs Wormood brought jolliness to the proceedings, predictable but nonetheless fun.
The songs are catchy, and along with the children who attended I was mesmerised at how well the story was put together. It made me realise two things – Roald Dahl will be passed down from generation to generation, and theatre will always have longevity in productions of this calibre. It is a treat for both children and parents alike. My favourite song from the production is “When I Grow Up” which somehow feels relatable to us all. I feel that even though I have grown up, I would like to grow back down!
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Watch the beloved story come to life on stage with the whole family, now booking at London’s Cambridge Theatre through December 2020!