The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, has added additional dates to its UK and Ireland tour, giving more flexibility to those wanting to see the show and free resources for schools.
The show will open at the Curve, Leicester on 6th October 2025, before travelling to Bradford, Liverpool, Plymouth, Sunderland, Edinburgh and Manchester.
New dates have been added at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, followed by performances in Bristol, Birmingham and Norwich, before concluding in Milton Keynes on 14th November 2026. For the full list of touring dates and venues click here.
Matilda The Musical continues to play at the West End’s Cambridge Theatre and is heading out on this tour in celebration of 15 years on stage.
Written by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and adapted from Roald Dahl’s book, Matilda The Musical tells the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Writer Dennis Kelly said: “It’s great to get the chance to bring this little girl’s story to people in their home cities and towns, and to all those theatres where theatre really matters.”
Composer and lyricist Tim Minchin said: “When we first started working on the show, our aim was to make a lovely little jewel of a musical for the RSC’s Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. We never imagined that all these years later it would still be running in the West End, been made into a film, and is now about to embark on its second tour of the UK and Ireland.
“I’m deeply proud of Matilda The Musical, and every single talented person who continues to work on it with passion and enthusiasm.”
School visits and workshops for Matilda The Musical
A free resource pack is available to download before your visit to the show, helping teachers to explore the themes covered in the production. This includes introductory material and different activities which links to the drama, English, music and PSHE curriculum.
If visiting the West End for the performance, pre-show midweek matinee education workshops for primary and secondary schools can be organised during term time. Sessions cover the key characters and creative process of the show and introduce pupils to the story.
For more information about Matilda The Musical go to matildathemusical.com/schools.
