Reviews
Tim Minchin’s scintillating music is faultless
The casting is pure gold, with vivid and heartfelt performances from all. Paul Kaye is suitably despicable as Matilda’s oily car-salesman father Mr Wormwood, perfectly complemented by Josie Walker’s brash ball-dancing Mrs Wormwood. The child cast is astonishingly good from start to finish — spirited, plucky and likeable without being too sickly sweet. Stealing the show, though, is Bertie Carvel as the grotesque hammer-throwing Miss Trunchbull, played with a marvellous mixture of menace, whimsy and caricature that brings to life Roald Dahl’s legendary villain.Read our full reviews of Matilda the Musical.
Expert Reviews
- "... it is likely to do for the RSC for the next 25 years what Les Mis has done for the past 25." — The Guardian
- "... they have created a fresh and intelligent family entertainment that brings joy to both adults and children" — The Stage
- "Matilda is a fabulous family fizzer. It has strong tunes, witty lyrics and enough ‘eew!’ moments to satisfy the most revolting urchin." — Daily Mail