Matilda The Musical

Roald Dahl's much-loved story of an extraordinary child with magical powers arrives in Bristol as the multi-award-winning stage musical, featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and direction by Matthew Warchus.

Matilda The Musical comes to Bristol Hippodrome for a limited run, bringing Roald Dahl’s much-loved tale to the stage in a smash-hit production created by the Royal Shakespeare Company with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.

Praised by audiences and critics alike, this celebrated musical has won multiple awards including 7 Olivier Awards and continues to delight theatre-goers of all ages.

Dates: 7 - 26 Jun 2026
Selected performance times (examples from the schedule): 2.30pm and/or 7.30pm (varies by date)
Run time: 2 hours 45 minutes (including one interval)

• Audience guidance: Recommended for a general audience; minimum age advised is 6+. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
• Tagline: Winner of 7 Olivier Awards!

Principal cast (as listed):

• Madison Davis, Mollie Hutton, Olivia Ironmonger and Sanna Kurihara as Matilda
• Richard Hurst as Miss Trunchbull
• Tessa Kadler as Miss Honey
• Adam Stafford as Mr Wormwood
• Rebecca Thornhill as Mrs Wormwood

Creative team (highlights):

• From the book by Roald Dahl
• Adapted by Dennis Kelly
• Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin
• Directed by Matthew Warchus
• Choreography by Peter Darling
• Set & Costume Design by Rob Howell
• Lighting by Hugh Vanstone
• Sound by Simon Baker
• Illusion by Paul Kieve