I’m no musical theatre expert, but Matilda the Musical? Not bad at all. The kids’ cast carried the show brilliantly, bringing humour and heart without ever overdoing it. The music and lyrics, written by Tim Minchin, were clever and sharp, perfectly capturing the chaos of Roald Dahl’s world.
Speaking of Minchin, it’s a shame he wasn’t on stage himself. After his performances in Californication and Jesus Christ Superstar, you know he’d steal the show—and I bet he could strike a brilliant Matilda pose too.
What impressed me most was how the show appealed to both kids and adults without pandering to either. It’s a children’s performance at heart, but the darker themes and witty lyrics gave it depth for the grown-ups. A solid night out, even for someone who doesn’t usually do musicals.
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Matilda the Musical
Cambridge Theatre, London
Music & lyrics by Tim Minchin
Book by Dennis Kelly
Based on Matilda by Roald Dahl
Directed by Matthew Warchus
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