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MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Embark on International Tour; Cast Revealed!

The tour kicks off next month in Tel Aviv.

Matilda The Musical will begin an international tour in August at the Israeli Opera House, Tel Aviv. The tour will then transfer to Dubai before continuing with further dates in Asia. Full dates have yet to be announced at this time but stay tuned for more information as it is released.

Learn more at  https://www.matildainternational.com/

A tonic for audiences of all ages, this anarchic production about a strong and determined heroine with a vivid imagination has now won 101 international awards including 24 for Best Musical. 

The previous international tour opened in South Africa in 2018 before playing in Singapore, Manila and twelve cities in China. 

GWB Entertainment Executive Producer, Paul Warwick Griffin says: “We are so proud of our association with the Royal Shakespeare Company and this incredibly special show. It is a delight to see another International Tour begin its journey and we are thrilled to be sharing this show with audiences from around the world.”

The Royal Shakespeare Company Executive Producer, Griselda Yorke says: “Matilda The Musical is an ingenious musical about an extraordinary little girl. It has captured the imagination of audiences around the world and we are delighted to be welcoming more audiences to the production with this new tour.”

The cast includes: Ryan de Villiers & James Wolstenholme (Miss Trunchbull), Carly Thoms & Gemma Scholes (Miss Honey), Matthew Rowland (Mr Wormwood), Emily Squibb (Mrs Wormwood), Londiwe Dhlomo-Dlamini (Mrs Phelps), Ryan Anderson (Rudolpho), Jason Kajdi (Escapologist), Jamie Kaye (Michael Wormwood/Tommy) and Lucy Warway (Lavender).

The ensemble includes: Lola Adaja , Renée Alexandra, Joe Atkinson , Jazmin Bird, Alex Charles , Joseph Craig , Sinéad Donnelly, Molly Rees Howe, Kent Jeycocke, Brooke Kelly , Weslee Swain Lauder, Katie Lee , Lizzie Nance, Jonathan Raath, Logan Timbre and Lucas Angelo Ward.

The three young performers playing the title role of Matilda are Yolani Balfour, Donna Craig and Myla Williams. They are joined by Daniel Abrahams, Erich Jordaan, Jayden Seder and Gideon van Biljon as Bruce and Eric. 

About Matilda: 

More than a decade since the multi award-winning production opened in London, this iconic British musical has been seen by over 11 million people across more than 90 cities worldwide. Written by Dennis Kelly , with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and developed and directed by Matthew Warchus , the production is designed by Rob Howell , with choreography by Peter Darling , orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale , lighting by Hugh Vanstone , sound by Simon Baker and special effects and illusions by Paul Kieve .

Sony Pictures U.K. and Tristar Pictures released Matilda in cinemas across the U.K. and Ireland exclusively on 25 November 2022. The two-time BAFTA nominated film is now available worldwide to stream globally on Netflix. 

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Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda  has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!

Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda   is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

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Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical is the multi-award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl .

Winner of over 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical. GWB’s partnership with the RSC on Matilda has taken the show outside of the U.K. and North America to bring the joy, ingenuity, and chaos to a whole new generation of families worldwide.

The International Tour of Matilda the Musical opened in Johannesburg, South Africa in early October 2018 to a standing ovation and stellar reviews and has also enjoyed a successful season in Singapore.

“If you miss this, you will kick yourself! One of the best shows I’ve seen! –  Bernard Buys, Cliff Central

“Matilda is a total delight. The madness of Roald Dahl is perfectly recreated. Hilarious and superb performances” – Michelle Constant, head of BASA and SAFM presenter

“It’s a zingy, refreshing and inventive show – a total delight this is!” – Lesley Stones, Daily Maverick

“Smart, quirky, and sublimely good fun”

“Hilarious, moving, glorious”

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Matilda The Musical Now Booking to May 2024

08 feb 2023.

The Royal Shakespeare Company is delighted to announce that the multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical is now booking through to 26 May 2024.

A tonic for audiences of all ages, this anarchic production has now won 101 international awards including 24 for Best Musical. On 27 February 2023, the cast of Matilda The Musical will perform at BBC Big Night of the Musicals at Manchester’s AO Arena. The programme will be shown in a special 90-minute presentation on BBC One and on BBC Radio 2 in the spring.

From 14 March 2023, Sophia Goodman will join Victoria Alsina, Laurel Sumberg and Heidi Williams in the title role and Sekhani Dumezweni, Aidan Oti and Joseph Sharpe will join the company in the role of Bruce.

Together with the film adaptation from the same core creative team, Roald Dahl’s themes of bravery and standing up for what you believe in will continue to inspire young audiences all over the world. Sony Pictures U.K. and Tristar Pictures released Matilda across the U.K. and Ireland exclusively in cinemas on 25 November 2022. The film will be available to Download & Keep on Digital in the UK from 8th February. UK users can watch at home on digital retailers such as Apple TV, Sky Store, Prime Video and Google Play. Nominated for two BAFTAs including Outstanding British Film and for make-up and hair, the film is now available worldwide to stream globally on Netflix (ex-UK/IE), and will be coming to Netflix UK this summer.

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MATILDA THE MUSICAL PLAYED ITS FINAL BROADWAY PERFORMANCE JANUARY 1 2017

MATILDA THE MUSICAL IS CURRENTLY PLAYING IN LONDON UNTIL MAY 2024 and JAPAN UNTIL 6th MAY 2023

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Roald dahl’s ‘matilda the musical’ international tour returns to singapore on 9 march 2024.

Base Entertainment Asia and GWB Entertainment in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company are delighted to announce that the multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical will be returning to the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands from 9 March 2024.

Tickets are now on sale at Marina Bay Sands Ticketing and SISTIC . Maybank cardmembers will receive a 15% discount across all ticket categories.

4 TONY AWARDS Including Best Book Of A Musical (US)

A tonic for audiences of all ages, this anarchic production about a strong and determined heroine with a vivid imagination has now won 101 international awards including 24 for Best Musical.

GWB Entertainment Executive Producer, Paul Warwick Griffin says: “This exceptional musical continues to win hearts and minds of audiences all around the world and remains one of the brightest lights on London’s West End. We are delighted to be bringing Matilda The Musical back to the excellent Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands”.

The Royal Shakespeare Company Executive Producer, Griselda Yorke says: “We are delighted to be returning to Singapore with Matilda The Musical . We cannot wait to welcome more audiences to enjoy this ingenious musical about an extraordinary little girl”.

Base Entertainment Asia Chief Executive Officer, Chantal Prudhomme says: “ Matilda The Musical is a timeless tale of resilience, intellect, and the boundless power of imagination. We are thrilled to be bringing the musical back to Singapore, where its magic will once again ignite the hearts and minds of audiences young and old. At Base Entertainment Asia, we are dedicated to bringing world-class entertainment that transcends generations and sparks creativity in all of us. In a world where technology often distracts, we aim to captivate attention through the arts, reminding us all that imagination knows no bounds”.

7 OLIVIER AWARDS Including Best New Musical (UK)

The cast includes: Ryan Anderson (Rudolpho), Londiwe Dhlomo-Dlamini (Mrs Phelps), Jason Kajdi (Escapologist), Jamie Kaye (Michael Wormwood/Tommy), Matthew Rowland (Mr Wormwood), Gemma Scholes (Miss Honey), Emily Squibb (Mrs Wormwood), Lucy Warway (Lavender) and James Wolstenholme (Miss Trunchbull.

The ensemble includes: Lola Adaja, Renee Alexandra, Jazmin Bird, Alex Charles, Joseph Craig, Sinéad Donnelly, Molly Rees Howe, Brooke Kelly, Kent Jeycocke, Katie Lee, Weslee Swain Lauder, Lizzie Nance, Jonathan Raath, Logan Timbre and Lucas Angelo Ward.

The three performers playing the title role are Yolani Balfour, Donna Craig, Myla Williams. They are joined by Daniel Abrahams, Jayden Seder, Erich Jordaan and Gideon van Biljon as Bruce and Eric.

13 HELPMANN AWARDS Including Best Musical (Aus)

More than a decade since the multi-award-winning production opened in London, this iconic British musical has been seen by 11 million people across more than 90 cities worldwide. Written by Dennis Kelly , with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and developed and directed by Matthew Warchus , the production is designed by Rob Howell , with choreography by Peter Darling , orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale , lighting by Hugh Vanstone , sound by Simon Baker and special effects and illusions by Paul Kieve .

Sony Pictures U.K. and Tristar Pictures’ two-time BAFTA-nominated film is now available worldwide to stream globally on Netflix.

Ticketing information

Performance Season: From 9 March 2024 Performance Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands Performance Duration: 140 minutes including 20 minutes of intermission. Performance Times (Singapore Time):

• Tuesdays to Thursdays; 8pm
• Fridays; 8pm
• Saturdays; 2pm & 8pm
• Sundays; 1pm & 6.30pm

Performance ticket prices (SGD):

• Revolting VIP: $188
• A Reserve: $158
• B Reserve: $128
• C Reserve: $98
• A Reserve Dress Circle: $158
• B Reserve Dress Circle: $128
• Trunchbull VIP Box (4 Seats): $872
• C Reserve Grand Circle: $98
• D Reserve Grand Circle: $88
• E Reserve: $68
• A Reserve Box (Box Seats): $632
• Revolting VIP: $288
• A Reserve: $188
• B Reserve: $158
• C Reserve: $128
• A Reserve Dress Circle: $188
• B Reserve Dress Circle: $158
• Trunchbull VIP Box (4 Seats): $992
• C Reserve Grand Circle: $128
• A Reserve Box (Box Seats): $752

Maybank cardmembers will receive an exclusive discount across all ticket categories. Front row seats exclusively available via Klook.

Performance Ticket Booking Links:

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Matilda the Musical Review: A Stunning Encore!

Matilda the Musical returns to Singapore after a 5-year hiatus.

In 2019, we were treated to one of the best family musicals to hit Singapore shores. Back then, we were captivated by the catchy tunes, the sleek choreography, the lavish sets and the outstanding performances.

Matilda the Musical

This time around, the storyline endeared us to the musical. The dark underlying tones of abuse and bullying were balanced by comical physical performances.

We were awestruck this time around; the magic returns with a spectacular set and ridiculously charming performances.   The comedic and witty pace had us in stitches, the choreography kept us on the edge of our seats, and the performance left us clamouring for more!

Kudos to GWB Entertainment and The Royal Shakespeare Company for producing this masterpiece-  Matilda the Musical . Presented by Base Entertainment, this is a must-see for families as laughter, life lessons, and pure theatrical delight await you.

Matilda the Musical is based on the 1988 novel by Roald Dahl. It centres on the main character, Matilda Wormwood, a precocious five-year-old girl who loves reading but faces abusive parents at home and a tyrannical headmaster at school. She does have a special talent up her sleeve—telekinesis, which can level the playing field.

The Royal Shakespeare Company originally staged the musical before its West End debut in 2011. The musical has since garnered 101 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical.

We are privileged to have the original company performing this musical in Singapore. This was more polished than the last run in town, with better choreography and refined performance.

The Standouts

Yolani Balfour , who played the Protagonist, was outstanding as Matilda. She was one of three performers who played the title role. Her expression was spot-on, and the vocals were superb, especially during the storytelling, which kept us engrossed. Her heart-touching performance endeared her to the audience and had us rooting for her throughout the show.

One can feel her tinge of sadness at the character's lowest post and share in her triumph when Matilda asserts herself in the play.

Special mentions to  James Wolstenholme 's scary portrayal of Miss Trunchbull and Matthew Towland as the hilarious Mr Wormwood, Emily Squibb as the hilarious Mrs Wormwood, Gemma Scholes as the conflicted Miss Honey and Ryan Anderson as Rudolpho who nearly stole the show with his sexy Tango moves.

The set itself is inspiring. Think Charlie and the Chocolate Factory meet Alice in Wonderland. While the stage size is limited, the way it transformed from the living room of Wormwoods to the classes of Crunchem Hall is a work of art.

There are plenty of noteworthy acts throughout the show. From the well-choreographed The School Song to the hilarious tango dance to the jaw-dropping Swinging and the foot-stomping finale, the  Revolting act  will leave you captivated in this mesmerising performance. 

This is more than just a musical. The witty dialogue, the physical comedy, the immersive performances and the surprising twist in the tale bring live Ronald Dahl's book on stage.

Who is this for?

While Matilda may seem like a children show, . 

This was one of the wittiest musicals we watched. Look out for Mr. Wormwood's antics and the hysterically funny rumba romp. It will make a great family musical or a dating musical. It's a musical for everyone!

Tickets information

Tickets are now available at Marina Bay Sands for $68. Maybank card members receive an exclusive 15% discount across all categories. The show runs at Sands Theatre from 9 March to 7 April. It will last 140 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission.

For front-row seats, it is exclusively available via Klook.

Official Merchandise can be purchased during the performance.

Disclosure Special thanks to Base Entertainment for the invitation to the Gala Premiere. All opinions are our own.

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THE MATILDA THE MUSICAL STORY

Below is the story of how Tim and Dennis Kelly helped turn Roald Dahl’s famous children’s book Matilda into a hit musical. Updated May 2021

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The RSC’s Matilda The Musical website has tickets available for the West End and the UK & Ireland Tour . It also has slightly less Minchin-centric information, than this page, in the form of videos, cast and production information, clips of the cast recordings, all their social media accounts and more. But as a head-start here they are on Twitter: @MatildaMusical , @MatildaBroadway and @MatildainOz . Teachers and children will find many creative writing resources on the RSC Education Department’s interactive website MatildaSchoolResources.com .

Information regarding the performance rights for Matilda The Musical can be found here . Matilda the Musical (in 20 minutes) will be released for schools and amateur youth groups (i.e. performers aged 16 years or younger) in the UK and Ireland ONLY from 4th March, 2014. This version will be available for a limited time prior to the official release by MTI of Matilda the Musical Junior Version (currently in development).

Roald Dahl ’s children’s novel Matilda was first published in 1988 with illustrations by Quentin Blake . It is the story of a very bright and rebellious little girl, with special powers. Matilda’s parents, Mr and Mrs Wormwood, have no time for her and treat her as a nuisance. She spends most of her time reading books from the library astonishingly quickly, whilst they watch the telly and Mr Wormwood sells dodgy used cars. At school things are no better as despite the care and support of her teacher, the lovely Miss Honey, Matilda has to contend with the terrifying headmistress Miss Trunchbull who rules the school with cruelty and fear. Matilda fights against the injustices at home and at school. Eventually she decides the grown-ups should be taught a lesson and in the process discovers her supernatural powers

Chapter One: Stratford-Upon-Avon

In December 2008, director Matthew Warchus approached Tim about writing the music and lyrics for a stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s famous book, to be produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company. Tim had little hesitation: not only was the chance to write for the RSC impossible to resist, but as a life long fan of Dahl, he had – coincidentally – attempted to secure the stage rights to Matilda ten years earlier, when he was writing for theatre in Perth, WA.

Working from Kelly’s script adaptation, Tim wrote his first draft in the middle of 2009, with the first workshop production taking place in London in September. A significant restructuring and a short period of rewriting was undertaken in the autumn, and – with Tim on tour in Australia – a second workshop took place in November. Over the new year big changes took place, characters were discarded, songs were binned, scenes were conflated, and inevitable crisis talks ensued, but not until Tim returned from Australia in March did the final push begin. Warchus, Kelly, Minchin, RSC dramaturge Jeanie O’Hare, and legendary musical supervisor Chris Nightingale spent an intense two months renovating the script. The final workshop production took place at the end of June, further adjustments were made, and rehearsals started in September 2010.

The Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon. Photo by Kathryn Sinnott

Following the dress rehearsal on the 6th November 2010 the show was performed to its first public audience, three days later, on the 9th at the Courtyard theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon and was extremely well received. The previews continued for a month, with everyone working hard to tighten it up and tweak it into perfection. Finally Matilda, A Musical opened on the 9th December with the industry press in heavy attendance. The audience rose delightedly to their feet at the end and the reviews that followed in the national press were wonderful. The production was sold out over Christmas and throughout January until the run ended on January 30th.

A few days before the end of the run  Matilda was awarded the Critics’ Circle Award for Best Musical . These awards recognise excellence for theatre throughout the UK and are selected by a group of professional theatre critics. The Peter Hepple Award for Best Musical (new or revival) was presented by Matt Wolf, at the Prince of Wales Theatre and was accepted by director Matthew Warchus and some of the children from the cast.

There were now high hopes for a transfer to London’s West End and for a cast recording of the show.

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Chapter Two: London’s West End

The four Matildas – Cleo Demetriou, Kerry Ingram, Eleanor Worthington Cox and Sophia Kiely – photo by Manuel Harlan

Tim visited the Cambridge whilst the outside was being adorned with Matilda-ness and scaffolding…

On the 30th March 2011 the Royal Shakespeare Company confirmed there would be a West End transfer in autumn 2011 for an open-ended run but there was a suspenseful wait until May 19th for all the exciting details. Then, at last, with the new grown up title and shiny new artwork: Matilda The Musical could stand tall and announce that it was heading to the Cambridge Theatre, in London’s West End, previewing from Tuesday 18th* October 2011 with an initial booking period to 12th February 2012. * Following a press release , on 29th September, this was amended to previewing from Tuesday 25th October 2011 with opening night on Thursday 24th November.

In May 2011 Tim worked on the cast recording with the original Stratford-upon-Avon cast at Air Studios, Highgate. This was released on Roald Dahl Day; 13th September 2011. This long clamoured for recording is available from the RSC Shop and the Matilda The Musical website where you can listen to preview clips of the tracks. There was an iTunes release on the 18th October.

The casting announcements came in two parts: First in August the adults and Matilda’s school friends and then on Dahl Day the four young actresses who will be playing the eponymous Matilda were revealed at a press launch at the London Eye. (See the photo below).

With opening night in the West End fast approaching Tim talks here , on his blog, about the cast recording and the preparations for the move to the Cambridge Theatre.

In late October 2011, as Matilda The Musical had its first preview, Tim and Eleanor Worthington Cox, one of the four young actresses playing the title role of Matilda , spookily graced the front cover of Time Out London’s Halloween issue . Inside the magazine Tim talks about Matilda The Musical with Time Out London’s theatre editor Caroline McGinn. You can read the full interview here and see an additional photo from the shoot on the Time Out blog here .

Tim and Eleanor Worthington Cox spookily on Time Out London’s Halloween 2011 front cover. Photographer: Jay Brooks. Hair and Make up: Dorita Nissen using M.A.C.

At the Evening Standard Awards ceremony, hosted by Dame Edna Everage, on Sunday 20th November, Matilda the Musical won the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical. It was presented by Miranda Hart and collected by Tim, Dennis Kelly and Matthew Warchus. In their round up of the award winners The Evening Standard gave reasons for their choice:

THE NED SHERRIN AWARD FOR BEST MUSICAL TIM MINCHIN, DENNIS KELLY AND MATTHEW WARCHUS for Matilda The Musical “The quest for a great new musical is over, at least for now: London (and before long, presumably, the world) has just that in Matilda, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s deliriously funny and moving adaptation of Roald Dahl that has arrived on the West End following cheers and not a few tears on the occasion of its premiere last December in Stratford-upon-Avon.

That rare show pitched ostensibly at children that lucky adults in their midst will doubtless enjoy even more, Matilda comes down on the side of love and literacy as well as burp jokes, bad hair, and a bravura performance from Bertie Carvel, playing a battleaxe of a headmistress with a voice by way of Hannibal Lecter. (Carvel made the ES shortlist for best actor.) The altogether buoyant score is from Australian comedian Tim Minchin, marking his musical theatre debut amid a creative team (director Matthew Warchus included) that finds everyone involved at the top of their game. Small wonder the opening song is entitled “Miracle”: it takes one to know one.”

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You can view a short video of Tim, Dennis and Matthew receiving the award here .

Matilda’s Opening Night

Tim with family and friend Jenny Davis on Opening Night (Photo – Dan Wooller)

Following the month of previews and a week of press attendance Matilda The Musical opened, to great excitement, in the West End at the Cambridge Theatre on Thursday 24th November, 2011, with more press and many stars in attendance. At the end of the performance the whole audience jumped to their feet to give the actors of all ages and the musicians an extremely long and impressive standing ovation. Again the critical acclaim and outstanding reviews rolled in. A selection of the opening night pics have been added to Photos and there’s footage of the evening in the Videos section below.

Just a week later, on December 2nd 2011, at London’s Café de Paris, the Whatsonstage Award nominations were announced. Matilda The Musical received an amazing NINE nominations! These UK theatre industry awards are nominated by and voted for purely by theatregoers and the ticket-buying public. The Awards took place at the West End’s Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 19th February 2012.

Matilda the Musical triumphed, winning Best New Musical – Tim Minchin & Dennis Kelly; Best Set Designer – Rob Howell; Best Choreographer – Peter Darling and Tim won The London Newcomer of the Year for his work on Matilda.

“ With 35% of the votes in his category, Australian comedian Tim Minchin, making his musical debut providing the show’s music and lyrics, was a commanding winner for London Newcomer of the Year. ” Whatsonstage.com

At the end of February 2012 the UK and US theatre press announced that Matilda would transfer to Broadway , premièring at an, as yet, unspecified New York theatre in early 2013.

On the 15th March 2012, the 2012 Olivier Award nominations were announced . Matilda The Musical received TEN nominations – the maximum possible! The Olivier awards are the UK’s most prestigious theatre awards, recognising excellence in professional theatre in London shows. The Awards will be announced on the 15th April at the Royal Opera House.

In the run up to the Olivier awards the BBC’s David Sillito went to meet three of the Matildas: Sophia, Cleo and Eleanor at the Cambridge Theatre in London. You can view video here .

On the night Matilda skipped away with SEVEN Laurence Olivier Awards, a record haul for a single show, including Best New Musical . Rob Howells won Best Set Design and Simon Baker Best Sound Design . Best Director went to Matthew Warchus with Peter Darling claiming Best Theatre Choreographer . Members of the cast triumphed too with Best Actor in a Musical for Bertie Carvel and the four Matildas: Cleo Demetriou, Kerry Ingram Eleanor Worthington Cox & Sophia Kiely sharing the award for Best Actress in a Musical , breaking the record for the youngest Olivier Award-holders. If you missed it you can see a few photos of the evening in the Photos section below and there’s the Guardian Oliviers 2012 roundup video to give you a feel for the event which features interviews with Tim, Dennis Kelly and the Matildas.

Team Matilda at the Oliviers 2012, L-R Sophia Kiely, Eleanor Worthington Cox, Cleo Demetriou, Kerry Ingram with Dennis Kelly, Tim, and Bertie Carvel – photo by Helen Maybanks

Just a couple of weeks later Matilda was honoured at the 16th annual South Bank Sky Arts Awards, winning the theatre prize. There is a short interview with Tim on the night here .

On September 7th 2012, Guinness World Records, accepted as the global authority on record-breaking achievement announced the theatre additions to the 57th edition of the world’s best-selling copyright book, Guinness World Records 2013 . Matilda The Musical secured the Guinness World Record for Most Laurence Olivier award wins .

In November 2012, Matilda won Favourite Family Show in the TheatrePeople Awards 2012 with Tim and Dennis making a short acceptance video . In December, the same year, folowing nine nominations, Matilda won five 2012 Broadway World: UK Awards including Best Musical .

Inspired by Matilda’s love of books and storytelling, in January 2013, the RSC Education Department launched Write Here Write Now with Matilda , an interactive website designed to encourage children to become avid readers, creative writers and playwrights themselves. There are filmed interviews with Tim and Dennis Kelly, who wrote the script adaptation, and as they bring their storytelling methods to life, with the help of comprehensive teacher notes, they aim to give teachers and children insights into the creative processes involved in writing and staging Matilda.

In December 2013 Matilda was nominated for Best West End Show , for a second time, in the 2014 Whatsonstage Awards . In 2013 Les Mis just pipped her to the post but on 23rd February, 2014, at The Prince of Wales Theatre, London, Matilda swept to victory. The voting breakdown is here .

On March 23rd, 2014, with a host of stars in attendance, the 1000th West End performance of Matilda The Musical took place! There’s a video of the event in the Videos section.

In 2020, Matilda The Musical performances had to be suspended due to COVID-19. The Royal Shakespeare Company announced in May 2021 that the West End production will return to the Cambridge Theatre from Thursday 16th September 2021.

Chapter Three: New York, Broadway

The Broadway Matildas – Oona Laurence, Milly Shapiro, Sophia Gennusa and Bailey Ryon

On July 19th 2012 the Royal Shakespeare Company announced that Matilda The Musical would open in Broadway’s Shubert Theatre , with previews starting on the 4th March 2013 and opening night scheduled for 11th April 2013.

In November 2012 the producers announced the four young actresses who’d alternate playing the feisty heroine, Matilda, all of whom would be making their Broadway debuts: Oona Laurence, Milly Shapiro, Bailey Ryon and Sophia Gennua! Also making his Broadway debut was Bertie Carvel, reprising his West End role as the fearsome headmistress Miss Trunchbull, for which he won the 2012 Olivier for Best Actor in a Musical.

The casting of the principal roles and the ensemble was announced in December 2012 with Lauren Ward, reprising her West End role as Miss Honey. The full Broadway cast list can be found here .

Opening Night on Broadway

Following months of preparation and rehearsals, the New York production of Matilda The Musical opened at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway on the 11th April 2013 to delighted cheers and a full standing ovation from the star-studded audience and press. The show immediately saw a host of marvellously glowing reviews across the board.

Opening night on Broadway. Matthew Warchus, Dennis Kelly and Tim joined the cast on stage. Photo by Ellie Kurttz

Some more opening night pics can be found in Photos and there’s some footage of the evening at the end of the Videos section below.

A raft of major US theatre award nominations quickly followed: TWELVE 2013 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tim; SEVEN Drama Desk Award nominations including Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Lyrics for Tim; FIVE Outer Critics Circle Award nominations including Outstanding New Musical ; Two Drama League Award nominations including Outstanding New Musical and SEVEN Broadway.Com Audience Choice Award nominations including Favorite New Musical and with THREE of Tim’s songs in the Favorite Song category!

The award wins rolled in throughout May 2013: The New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Musical ; two Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards including Favorite Song for Tim’s ‘When I Grow Up’ ; two Outer Critics Circle Awards; the Theatre World Award for Best Debut Performance for Bertie Carvel and five Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Lyrics for Tim . The full list of award nominations and wins an be found in the Awards section.

The 67th Annual Tony Awards ceremony took place at Radio City Music Hall, New York on June 9th 2013. At the glamorous and star studded evening Matilda The Musical won FOUR Tony Awards: Gabriel Ebert, who plays Mr Wormwood, won Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical . Best Book of a Musical went to Dennis Kelly. Rob Howell claimed Best Scenic Design of a Musical and Hugh Vanstone Best Lighting Design of a Musical .

The four actresses who play the title role in Matilda The Musical on Broadway: Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro received Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre .

Matilda had now danced away with a phenomenal 47 awards, so far, in Stratford-Upon-Avon, London and New York!

The Broadway production of Matilda The Musical released its own original cast recording, in September 2013, and earned a prestigious nomination for the 2014 Grammys, for Best Musical Theater Album .

By the end of 2013, Matilda on Broadway had proudly made it onto a slew of Top 10 and Best Theatre Show Lists .

Matilda the Musical ended its triumphant Broadway run on January 1st, 2017, having played 37 previews and 1,555 regular performances at the Shubert Theatre!

The First National US Tour of Matilda The Musical , began in May 2015, with technical rehearsals and performances in New Haven at the Shubert Theater. The tour then opened officially at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles on the 7th June, 2015, with Tim in attendance. After enthralling LA audiences the show headed off to cities all over the country! You’ll find the cast list here and some images of opening night here and in the Photos section on this page.

Our eponymous hero headed off around the US on a second NEW US Tour on January 12th, 2017, taking with it some elements of the long-running Toronto Production.

Further information, the full touring schedule and tickets are available from the Matilda The Musical National US Tour website .

Chapter Four: Australia

Performing at the Sydney Media Launch, October 2014 – Photo by James Morgan

On the 26th February 2014, NSW Premier, Barry O’Farrell confirmed that Matilda would be heading down under, to make its Australian première at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney. The show will preview through the end of July, 2015 and then open in August.

Atop the books at the Sydney Media Launch – Photo by James Morgan

Tim said: “Working on Matilda has been one of the greatest thrills of my life, and I’ve been aching to let her loose on audiences at home. Most of us grew up reading Dahl – the Australian sense of humour gels so well with his dark, iconoclastic tone. The last time a musical I helped write opened in Sydney, the actors almost outnumbered the audience, the theatre leaked, and my drummer was a bass player. If Matilda’s arrival is half as fun as that was, it’ll be a hoot.”

At the media launch in October, 2014, Tim gave a speech and performed songs from the show, including When I Grow Up. Clips and more images from the event can be found in the Video and Photos sections below.

March 2015 saw the announcement of four of the principal adult cast members: (in alphabetical order) Marika Aubrey (Mrs Wormwood), Daniel Frederiksen (Mr Wormwood), Elise McCann (Miss Honey) and James Millar (Miss Trunchbull).

Then, a month later, the four young actresses who’ll share the title role in the Australian Premiere Season of Matilda The Musical were announced: (in alphabetical order) Molly Barwick, Sasha Rose, Georgia Taplin and Bella Thomas. They spend the day of the announcement travelling around Sydney in a Matilda branded London taxicab! (see Photos)

To celebrate the fast approaching opening night, Tim guest edited The Sydney Morning Herald’s Spectrum on Saturday 23rd July, 2015, writing this article: Tim Minchin: I’m bringing Matilda the Musical home detailing some of the twists and turns in his life and career that led to him writing the music and lyrics for Matilda. Tim’s cover shot can be found in the Photos section below.

Opening Night in Sydney, Australia

Thursday 20th August, 2015 , Tim attended the star-studded official Opening Night of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Australian production of Matilda The Musical , at the Sydney Lyric Theatre .

Tim and Dennis Kelly join the Sydney curtain call on Opening Night. Photo by James Morgan

Red Carpet smiles from Dennis Kelly, Tim and the Sydney Matildas. Photo by James Morgan.

The stunning reviews flew in – you can read them in the Quotes/Reviews section below.

In October 2015 it was announced that Matilda would be heading to Melbourne’s Princess Theatre in March of the following year. The four leading ladies, who would be joining the full Original Australian Adult cast from Sydney to play the eponymous hero, were announced in the November as Dusty Bursill, Tiana Mirra, Alannah Parfett and Ingrid Torelli.

Tim flew over from LA in time for the media call at the theatre on March 16th.

Photo by James Morgan

Opening Night in Melbourne, Australia

Thursday 17th March, 2016 , Tim attended the Melbourne Premiere of Matilda The Musical at the Princess Theatre with his family. He joined the cast on stage for the bows where they received a standing ovation.

Tim with mother Ros Minchin, wife Sarah and father David

At the glittering 2016 Helpmann Awards ceremony, held at Sydney’s Lyric theatre in July of that year, having been nominated for 13 Helpmann Awards , the Australian production of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical converted them into a record breaking 13 wins , including Best Musical ! Images and footage from the evening can be found here .

The official Brisbane Premiere of Matilda The Musical was on November 30th at the Lyric Theatre at QPAC .

Four young actors will share the role of Matilda for the Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide seasons. Alphabetically: Izellah Connelly, Annabella Cowley, Venice Harris and Eva Murawski.

The four young actors who will share the role of Matilda for the Brisbane, Perth & Adelaide seasons – Photo by Darren Thomas

Tim performed at the advance showcase of Matilda , at the Crown Theatre in Perth, in November 2016.

Matilda Showcase at The Crown Theatre, Perth – November 2016

Matilda made its Perth Premiere on Friday, March 3rd, 2017 and will play for a strictly limited season at Perth’s Crown Theatre. Sadly filming commitments on another continent meant that Tim was unable to attend.

Matilda had to leave Perth on the 7th May, 2017.

The Adelaide season commenced on May 21st, 2017, with the premiere on May 26th:

Tickets are available here .

Here’s some footage of the Final Australian Opening Night:

Chapter Five: Toronto, Canada

In March 2016 the search began for the Toronto cast for the only production of Matilda in Canada.

Performances will begin Tuesday July 5th at the Ed Mirvish Theatre , with the media night scheduled for Thursday, July 7th at 6:45pm. Tickets and further information can be found here .

Following its marvellous, twice extended, six month engagement at the Ed Mirvish, Matilda closed on January 7th, 2017, with many of the principal cast members going on to star in the second US Tour.

Toronto’s Matilda Company bids farewell

Dan Chameroy won Best Supporting Actor in a Musical , at the 2017 Toronto Theatre Critics Awards, for his performance as the terrifying but comic Miss Trunchbull.

Chapter Six: Auckland, New Zealand

In March 2017, it was announced that the critically-acclaimed Australian Production of Matilda will swing over to premiere at The Civic in Auckland, August 2017 for a strictly limited season. Arriving 18th August and running until the 22nd October.

Catherine Mallyon, RSC Executive Director, said: “We are thrilled to bring our production of Matilda The Musical to New Zealand and we hope audiences here will take Matilda to their hearts, as they have done in Stratford-upon-Avon, London, the United States of America, Canada and Australia.”

Aukland said a fond farewell to Matilda on Sunday 22nd October, 2017.

Chapter Seven: UK & Ireland Tour

In April, 2017, the Royal Shakespeare Company announced that Matilda The Musical will be touring the UK and Ireland in 2018-2019 , opening first at Leicester Curve in March 2018. (It will continue to play, at the Cambridge Theatre, in London).

Tim said : “I – like millions of others – feel like Dahl is in my blood, because I grew up with his books. So to have contributed to a piece of work that brings one of his most famous stories to life is one of my life’s great joys. I’m utterly thrilled that audiences in cities all across the UK and Ireland will now share and be part of Matilda’s story.”

The dates announced, so far, for the RSC’s touring production of Matilda The Musical are:

Leicester Curve (5th March – 24th March, 2018) Dublin Bord Gais Energy Theatre (4th April – 28th April, 2018) Sunderland Empire (8th May – 2nd June, 2018) Milton Keynes Theatre (5th June – 30th June, 2018) Birmingham Hippodrome (3rd July – 8th September, 2018) Manchester Palace (18th September – 24th November, 2018) Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre (4th December – 12th January, 2019)

Matilda has a dedicated UK and Ireland tour page for ticket details. It includes a tour map, to which further dates and venues will be added in due course.

Dennis Kelly said : “It’s been a long time coming but I’m delighted that we get to take Matilda around the UK and to Ireland. We have some fantastic theatres in this country and in Ireland, supported by smart, engaged audiences and we can’t wait to bring this crazy, messy, anarchic explosion of a show to them.”

The production will be accompanied in each location by a new education programme to engage young people, inspired by Matilda The Musical , aiming to reach over 15,000 children. There will be a travelling library of stories led by Mrs Phelps and even whole school takeovers of Matilda ! More details to be announced.

By April 2017, this musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s adored children’s story, had won 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical and has now played in 50 cities worldwide!

Chapter Eight: The International Tour

Matilda The Musical is touring internationally. Having already visited China and South Africa, the tour is currently in Southeast Asia. International tour dates, tickets and details can be found here .

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Crunchem Hall Uniforms – photo by Manuel Harlan

The company in rehearsals – photo by Manuel Harlan

Opening Night on Thursday 24th November, 2011. Taken in the Cambridge theatre foyer and at the after-party: (All five by Dan Wooller )

Bertie Carvel (Miss Trunchbull) and Tim

Tim and Sarah Minchin

Cleo Demetriou, Eleanor Worthington Cox, Kerry Ingram and Sophia Kiely (The four Matildas)

The serious faces of Dennis Kelly, Kerry Ingram, Eleanor Worthington Cox, Tim, Cleo Demetriou, Matthew Warchus and Sophia Kiely

Tim looks up to Michael Boyd (RSC Artistic Director)

More photos of the evening can be found here .

Matthew Warchus, Tim and Michael Boyd at the 2012 Whatsonstage Awards Photographer: Dan Wooller for Whatsonstage.com

Snazzy Tim on the red carpet at the Olivier Awards 2012 – photo by Helen Maybanks

Bertie Carvel with his Best Actor in a Musical Olivier 2012 – photo by Helen Maybanks

Tim and Dennis Kelly interviewed at the Olivier Awards 2012 – photo by Helen Maybanks

Tim in the media spotlight at the Olivier Awards 2012 – photo by Helen Maybanks

The triumphant Matildas at the Oliviers 2012: L-R Sophia Kiely, Eleanor Worthington Cox, Kerry Ingram, Cleo Demetriou – photo by Helen Maybanks

Guinness World Records 2013 book – Matilda The Musical – Most Laurence Olivier award wins Theatre

Signs going up on Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, September 2012

Opening night on Broadway, 11th April 2013. Tim faces the media. Photo by Ellie Kurttz

Opening night on Broadway, 11th April 2013. Dennis Kelly and Tim answer to the press. Photo by Ellie Kurttz

More photos of the evening can be found on the RSC’s Facebook page here .

Sydney Media Launch, October 2014 – Photo by James Morgan

The Sydney Matildas – Molly Barwick, Sasha Rose, Georgia Taplin and Bella Thomas

Australian Matildas with their London taxicab. Sydney Harbour bridge in the background. Photo by James Morgan

Tim guest edited the Sydney Morning Herald and wrote the article: I’m bringing Matilda the Musical home . Here’s his cover shot:

Photo courtesy of the Sydney Morning Herald – smh.com.au

Matilda’s US Tour opening night, at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, on June 7th 2015:

Tim and Sarah Minchin arrive for the opening night performance. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

Bryce Ryness (Miss Trunchbull) and Tim during the US Tour opening night party. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

(L-R Front) The Matildas – Gabby Gutierrez, Mabel Tyler and Mia Sinclair Jenness with (L-R Back) Lucy Dahl and Tim during the US Tour opening night party. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

The Matilda The Musical US Tour company pose during the party for the opening night performance. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

Opening Night in Australia, at the Sydney Lyric Threatre, on Thursday 20th August, 2015:

Tim and Sarah Minchin on the red carpet. (Photo by James Morgan)

Tim strikes the Matilda pose. (Photo by James Morgan)

Multiple red carpet smiles from Tim and young members of the cast. (Photo by James Morgan)

Tim & Dennis Kelly join the cast on Sydney Opening Night’s Matilda pose curtain call. (Photo by James Morgan)

Tim, Dennis Kelly and the Australian Matildas walk the red carpet on the way to the after-party. (Photo by James Morgan)

Melbourne Media Call, March 16th 2016:

L-R Elise McCann (Miss Honey), Daniel Frederiksen (Mr Wormwood), Tim (Tim), Marika Aubrey (Mrs Wormwood) Photo by James Morgan

Opening Night in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday 17th March, 2016, at the Princess Theatre: (Photos by James Morgan)

Tim with the principal cast at the Melbourne Premiere.

Tim & Eddie Perfect

Tim & Father Bob Maguire

Sarah and Tim

The Australian Production of Matilda The Musical won a record breaking THIRTEEN 2016 Helpmann Awards!

2016 Helpmann Awards – Photo by James Morgan

Tim and the 8 Australian Matildas at the 2016 Helpmann Awards – Photo by James Morgan

In October 2016, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and family attended a performance of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, at Toronto’s Ed Mirvish Theatre.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and family attended a performance of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, at Toronto’s Ed Mirvish Theatre. Photo: Tom Sandler

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at MATILDA THE MUSICAL, at Toronto’s Ed Mirvish Theatre. Photo: Tom Sandler

Tim performed at an advance showcase of Matilda, at the Crown Theatre in Perth, in November 2016:

Making a mark on Perth:

Making a mark on Perth!

First, a couple of interviews, filmed in April 2010, featuring Tim and the writer Dennis Kelly: In the first Tim talks about how he became involved with Matilda , what the project means to him and how he’s approached it musically.

As part of the Australian launch in October 2014, Tim talks to the ABC’s Adrian Raschella about the success of the stage production:

Again, for the celebration of 1,000 performances of Matilda on Broadway, Tim accompanied Bailey Ryon as she sang ‘Naughty’:

Tim accepting the 2016 Helpmann Award for Best Original Score . (One of a record breaking THIRTEEN Helpmann Award wins for the Australian Production of Matilda The Musical !)

There are more videos on the RSC YouTube channel , the Matilda The Musical YouTube channel , the Matilda Broadway YouTube channel and the Matilda The Musical Australia YouTube channel .

Quotes/Reviews

Sydney, Australia – Lyric Theatre:

The Australian

“Dennis Kelly adapts Roald Dahl’s story to the stage with brilliant new details, and Tim Minchin has loads of room for songs with bold, springy rhythms and razor-sharp lyrics that make you want to punch the air with delight. It’s a stylistically supple score, with exhilarating colour and ­energy matched by ­moments of deeply affecting tenderness…”

Stage Noise

“Matilda the Musical is that rare thing: a show that’s genuinely for all the family. It’s altogether remarkable and brilliantly realised.”

“…lyricist and composer Tim Minchin and book writer Dennis Kelly have turned it into a spectacularly witty, intelligent and irresistible show that engages at every turn.”

“All in all, Matilda the Musical is the treat you and yours have been waiting for if you’ve been waiting for an intelligent, beautiful, funny, sad and ultimately triumphant delivery of Australian musical theatre talent. Not to be missed.”

The Sunday Telegraph

“Matilda is one of the most thrilling new musicals of recent years: a show that isn’t afraid to be dark, sophisticated or smart, while at the same time pulsing with a gloriously funny streak of child-like, anarchic naughtiness.”

“Matilda is a gem of a show with a wonderful heart and message about standing up to bullies and fighting for what is right. It’s also a love letter to joy of words. Pure magic.”

Time Out Sydney *****

“Matilda is a freaking masterpiece. Like its heroine, this show stands head and shoulders above its peer group of bright young things, pushing its way into all-time-favourite lists.”

Limelight *****

“Indestructible Success”

“Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly’s blockbusting adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Matilda demonstrates that the art of creating intelligent, well crafted, elating musicals that leave the brain fizzing, the heart pounding and the face aching from uncontrollable grinning is alive and well.”

New York, Broadway – Shubert Theatre:

The New York Times

Ben Brantley describes Matilda as “the most satisfying and subversive musical ever to come out of Britain, where it was nurtured into life by the Royal Shakespeare Company… even more glorious than we were promised… truly revolutionary.”

The Washington Post

Peter Marks says “ ‘Matilda’ [is] by some large and tickling measure the most splendiferous new musical of the year…”

“With a delectably clever score by Tim Minchin and a slyly evocative book by Dennis Kelly, the musical, is distinguished by its wonderful look and a caliber of choreography for young people you rarely ever experience.”

Chicago Tribune

Chris Jones hails the production as “far and away the best new musical of the Broadway season, indeed one of the best family-oriented shows of any season” and describes Tim’s score as “remarkably rich, occasionally anthemic” singling out “a simple, gorgeous Tim Minchin song, ‘When I Grow Up.’ “

The New York Post

Elisabeth Vincentelli says “Once in a blue moon, a show comes out blazing and restores your faith in Broadway. A treat for ears and eyes, brain and heart, the glorious ‘Matilda’ has it all.”

Time Magazine

Richard Zoglin proclaims Matilda “the wondrous new musical from London that has just arrived on Broadway. It would be easy to call it the best British musical since ‘Billy Elliot’, but that, I’m afraid, would be underselling it. You have to go back to ‘The Lion King’ to find a show with as much invention, spirit and genre-redefining verve.” and says “[Tim Minchin] has written a score that seems all but woven into the scenery—simple but distinctive tunes, intricate lyrics, a touch of jazz here, or wailing rock there, but all of a piece, integral to the show and like nothing else.”

London, West End – Cambridge Theatre:

The Guardian *****

“Writer Dennis Kelly and composer and lyricist Tim Minchin go to the top of the class with this anarchically joyous, gleefully nasty and ingenious musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s story.

It’s an evening of unadulterated bliss.”

The Telegraph *****

“Hilarious, moving and magical.

Dennis Kelly’s script actually improves and deepens Dahl’s original. Meanwhile, Aussie comedian Tim Minchin has come up with a smashing score that combines take-home melodies with delicious lyrical wit in songs that consistently develop both the plot and our understanding of the characters.

A thrilling, warm-hearted production, which constantly combines comedy with a sense of wonder.”

The Evening Standard *****

“Matilda is a gem…enchanting. At the heart of this satisfyingly fresh adaptation of a cherished Roald Dahl story are Australian comedian Tim Minchin’s music and lyrics, which ooze humour…Dennis Kelly’s book switches smartly from grubby fun to a grown-up idiom.

This generous, big-hearted piece is already being spoken of as one of the best new British musicals in years.”

Time Out, London *****

“The RSC’s ‘Matilda’ is the best British musical in years. And it’s not just a kids’ show… It is guaranteed to delight anyone who’s ever been a child.

Writer Dennis Kelly has enlarged Dahl’s book brilliantly, making ‘Matilda’…an upliftingly stageable story of collective rebellion… we have the mini-heroes of Year 1, rocking out and fighting for their right to be ‘a little bit naughty’.

Tim Minchin’s catchy, satirical music and lyrics include a couple of spot-on anthems [and he] gives his Revolting Children a fantastic hackle-raising finale – but subtle songs like ‘When I Grow Up’, staged beautifully on swings, ensure there’s an achingly wistful conversation between childhood and adulthood along the way.

It’s smart, quirky and sublimely good fun.”

Stratford-Upon-Avon – Courtyard Theatre Run:

“Director Matthew Warchus, … brings the show to life with a buzzing vitality that proves irresistible…But the biggest laurels should go to Dennis Kelly, whose script has both deepened the emotion of Dahl’s story while adding loads of splendid jokes of his own, and Tim Minchin, the Aussie comedian, who has written the music and lyrics.

The songs fizz with humour and great take-home melodies. Kelly and Minchin suddenly look like the brightest prospects for British musical theatre since Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.”

WhatsOnStage.com *****

“Tim Minchin’s music and lyrics sparkle with wit and energy, demonstrating a touch of genius to rival that of the eponymous Matilda. Complemented by Dennis Kelly’s book, they make up a piece which is by turns riotously funny and gut-wrenchingly poignant …, all brought vividly to life by Matthew Warchus’ masterful direction.”

The Times *****

“Dennis Kelly’s adaptation grips from the start… Jokes and numbers come thick and fast…Tim Minchin’s lyrics, to his own music, are so good that the temptation to write them down could, at any point, make you miss some extraordinary sight.”

The Independent ****

“The Royal Shakespeare Company has struck gold with this wildly entertaining musical… Dennis Kelly’s clever adaptation and the witty, intricate songs by Aussie comic Tim Minchin create a new, improved version of Dahl’s story”

“Matthew Warchus’s wondrously well-drilled production finds just the right balance between gleeful grotesque humour and heart-warming poignancy”

Evening Standard *****

“The RSC’s new musical version of Roald Dahl’s Matilda is a triumph: enchanting, bold and ingenious… In Tim Minchin, it has found the perfect spur for a wildly tuneful reimagining… The Australian comedian has crafted a succession of witty songs: his lyrics are full of trickery, his melodies instantly winning.”

“In this lovingly created show, Matilda’s magic positively sparkles. There’s a cleverness in the writing which ensures that, while it appeals to children, there is plenty for adults to savour… it’s blissfully funny…There’s a playfulness throughout that proves intoxicating.” More quotes and reviews can be found here and here .

UK: 2010 Critics’ Circle Award: The Peter Hepple Award for Best Musical (new or revival) (original Stratford-upon-Avon production) 2011 Theatre Awards UK – Best Musical Production (original Stratford-upon-Avon production) 2011 Theatre Awards UK – Best Performance in a Musical for Bertie Carvel (original Stratford-upon-Avon production) London: 2011 Evening Standard Theatre Awards – The Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical 2012 SOBOM (Society of Box Office Managers) Awards – Best Musical 2012 WhatsOnStage Awards – Best New Musical for Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly 2012 WhatsOnStage Awards – Best Set Designer for Rob Howell 2012 WhatsOnStage Awards – Best Choreographer for Peter Darling 2012 WhatsOnStage Awards – The London Newcomer of the Year for Tim Minchin 2012 Olivier Awards – Best New Musical for Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge 2012 Olivier Awards – Best Actress in a Musical for Cleo Demetriou, Kerry Ingram Eleanor Worthington Cox & Sophia Kiely 2012 Olivier Awards – Best Actor in a Musical for Bertie Carvel 2012 Olivier Awards – Best Director for Matthew Warchus 2012 Olivier Awards – Best Set Design for Rob Howells 2012 Olivier Awards – Best Sound Design for Simon Baker 2012 Olivier Awards – Best Theatre Choreographer for Peter Darling 2012 South Bank Sky Arts Awards – Best Theatre Award 2012 Group Leisure Awards – Best Theatre Production 2012 London Lifestyle Awards- Best Theatre Show 2012 Theatre_People Awards – Favourite Family Show for Matilda The Musical 2012 Broadway World: UK Awards – Best Direction of a Musical for Matthew Warchus 2012 Broadway World: UK Awards – Best Lighting Design for Hugh Vanstone 2012 Broadway World: UK Awards – Best Musical 2012 Broadway World: UK Awards – Best Musical Direction (West End) for Alan Berry/Bruce O’Neil 2012 Broadway World: UK Awards – Best Orchestrations for Christopher Nightingale 2013 SOBOM (Society of Box Office Managers) Awards – Best Musical 2013 The Mousetraps (Mousetrap Theatre Projects) – Outstanding Female Performance – The Matildas 2014 WhatsOnStage Awards – Best West End Show

US: 2013 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award – Best Musical 2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards – Favorite Breakthrough Performance for Bertie Carvel 2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards – Favorite Song: ‘When I Grow Up’ 2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards – Outstanding Book of a Musical for Dennis Kelly 2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards – Outstanding Set Design for Rob Howell 2013 Theatre World Awards – Best Debut Performance for Bertie Carvel 2013 Drama Desk Awards – Outstanding Musical 2013 Drama Desk Awards – Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for Bertie Carvel 2013 Drama Desk Awards – Outstanding Lyrics for Tim Minchin 2013 Drama Desk Awards – Outstanding Book of a Musical for Dennis Kelly 2013 Drama Desk Awards – Outstanding Set Design for Rob Howell 2013 BroadwayWorld.com Awards – Best Musical 2013 BroadwayWorld.com Awards – Best Book of a Musical for Dennis Kelly 2013 BroadwayWorld.com Awards -Best Direction of a Musical for Matthew Warchus 2013 BroadwayWorld.com Awards – Best Lighting Design for Hugh Vanstone 2013 BroadwayWorld.com Awards – Best Scenic Design for Rob Howell 2013 Tony Awards – Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Gabriel Ebert 2013 Tony Awards – Best Book of a Musical for Dennis Kelly 2013 Tony Awards – Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Rob Howell 2013 Tony Awards – Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Hugh Vanstone 2013 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre for the Matildas: Sophia Gennusa, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon and Milly Shapiro

Australia: 2016 Helpmann Awards – Best Musical 2016 Helpmann Awards – Best Original Score in a Musical for Tim Minchin 2016 Helpmann Awards – Best Direction of a Musical for Matthew Warchus 2016 Helpmann Awards – Best Female Actor in a Musical for Molly Barwick, Dusty Bursill, Tiana Mirra, Alannah Parfett, Sasha Rose, Georgia Taplin, Bella Thomas and Ingrid Torelli 2016 Helpmann Awards – Best Male Actor in a Musical for James Millar 2016 Helpmann Awards – Best Choreography in a Musical for Peter Darling 2016 Helpmann Awards – Best Music Direction in a Musical for Stephen Amos 2016 Helpmann Awards – Best Sound Design in a Musical for Simon Baker 2016 Helpmann Awards – Best Scenic Design in a Musical for Rob Howell 2016 Helpmann Awards – Best Costume Design in a Musical for Rob Howell 2016 Helpmann Awards – Best Lighting Design for Hugh Vanstone 2016 Helpmann Awards – Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for Daniel Frederiksen 2017 Helpmann Awards – Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for Elise McCann 2017 Green Room Awards for Music Theatre – Outstanding Music Theatre Production 2017 Green Room Awards for Music Theatre – Lighting Design for Hugh Vanstone 2017 Green Room Awards for Music Theatre – Set Design for Rob Howell 2017 Green Room Awards for Music Theatre – Costume Design for Rob Howell 2017 Green Room Awards for Music Theatre – Sound Design for Simon Baker 2017 Green Room Awards for Music Theatre – Music Direction/Supervision for Stephen Amos 2017 Green Room Awards for Music Theatre – Betty Pounder Award for Excellence in Choreography for Peter Darling 2017 Green Room Awards for Music Theatre – Direction for Matthew Warchus

Canada: 2017 Toronto Theatre Critics Awards – Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for Dan Chameroy

UK: 2011 British Composer Awards – Best Stage Work for Tim Minchin 2011 Evening Standard Theatre Awards – Best Director for Matthew Warchus and Best Actor for Bertie Carvel 2012 WhatsOnStage Awards – Best Actress in a Musical for Cleo Demetriou, Kerry Ingram Eleanor Worthington Cox & Sophia Kiely 2012 WhatsOnStage Awards – Best Actor in a Musical for Bertie Carvel 2012 WhatsOnStage Awards – Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for Lauren Ward 2012 WhatsOnStage Awards – Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for Paul Kaye 2012 WhatsOnStage Awards – Best Director for Matthew Warchus 2012 Olivier Awards – Best Costume Design for Rob Howells 2012 Olivier Awards – Best Lighting Design for Hugh Vanstone 2012 Olivier Awards – Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical for Paul Kaye 2012 Broadway World: UK Awards – Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Gary Watson / Paul Kaye / Steve Furst 2012 Broadway World: UK Awards – Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Emily Shaw / Josie Walker / Lauren Ward / Melanie Le Barrie 2012 Broadway World: UK Awards – Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Bertie Carvel 2012 Broadway World: UK Awards – Best Leading Actress in a Musical for The Matildas 2013 WhatsOnStage Awards – Best West End Show 2013 Olivier Awards – The BBC Radio 2 Audience Award

US: 2013 Tony Awards – Best Musical 2013 Tony Awards – Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tim Minchin 2013 Tony Awards – Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Bertie Carvel 2013 Tony Awards – Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Lauren Ward 2013 Tony Awards – Best Direction of a Musical for Matthew Warchus 2013 Tony Awards – Best Choreography for Peter Darling 2013 Tony Awards – Best Orchestrations for Chris Nightingale 2013 Tony Awards – Best Costume Design of a Musical for Rob Howell 2013 Drama Desk Awards – Outstanding Director of a Musical for Matthew Warchus 2013 Drama Desk Awards – Outstanding Choreography for Peter Darling 2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards – Outstanding New Musical 2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards – Outstanding Choreographer for Peter Darling 2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards – Outstanding Actor in a Musical for Bertie Carvel 2013 Drama League Awards – Outstanding New Musical 2013 Drama League Awards – Distinguished Actor for Bertie Carvel 2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards – Favorite New Musical 2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards – Favorite Actor in a Musical for Bertie Carvel 2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards – Favorite Diva Performance for Bertie Carvel 2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards – Favorite Song: ‘Revolting Children’ 2013 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards – Favorite Song: ‘The Smell of Rebellion’ 2013 BroadwayWorld.com Awards – Best Score for Tim Minchin 2013 BroadwayWorld.com Awards – Best Choreography for Peter Darling 2013 BroadwayWorld.com Awards – Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Bertie Carvel 2013 BroadwayWorld.com Awards – Best Sound Design of a Musical for Simon N. Baker 2014 Grammy Awards – Best Musical Theater Album

2017 Green Room Awards for Music Theatre – Female Lead for Dusty Bursill, Tiana Mirra, Alannah Parfett and Ingrid Torelli (THE MATILDAS) 2017 Green Room Awards for Music Theatre – Male Lead for James Millar 2017 Green Room Awards for Music Theatre – Female in a Supporting Role for Elise McCann 2017 Green Room Awards for Music Theatre – Male in a Supporting Role for Daniel Frederiksen

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Matilda The Musical International Tour is coming to Bangkok

Tero scenario and gwb entertainment in association with the royal shakespeare company announced that the multi-award-winning production of matilda the musical will be touring bangkok at the muang thai ratchadalai theatre on february 21 until march 3, 2024. .

A tonic for audiences of all ages, this anarchic production about a strong and determined heroine with a vivid imagination has now won 101 international awards including 24 for Best Musical. 

The cast includes Ryan Anderson (Rudolph), Londiwe Dhlomo-Dlamini (Mrs Phelps), Jason Kajdi (Escapologist), Jamie Kaye (Michael Wormwood/Tommy), Matthew Rowland (Mr Wormwood), Gemma Scholes (Miss Honey), Emily Squibb (Mrs Wormwood), Lucy Warway (Lavender) and James Wolstenholme (Miss Trunchbull). 

They are joined on stage by Lola Adaja, Renée Alexandra, Jazmin Bird, Alex Charles, Joseph Craig, Sinead Donnelly, Michael Gardiner, Kent Jeycocke, Brooke Kelly, Weslee Lauder, Katie Lee, Lizzie Nance, Jonathan Raath, Logan Timbre, Lucas Angelo Ward and Dawn Williams. 

The three young performers playing the title role are Yolani Balfor, Donna Craig and Myla Williams. They are joined by Daniel Abrahams, Ashton Robertson, Erich Jordaan and Gideon van Biljon as Bruce and Eric.

More than 12 years since the multi-award-winning production opened in London, this iconic British musical has been seen by 11 million people across more than 90 cities worldwide. Written by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and developed and directed by Matthew Warchus, the production is designed by Rob Howell, with choreography by Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Hugh Vanstone, sound by Simon Baker and special effects and illusions by Paul Kieve.

Matilda The Musical will be taking place in Bangkok from  February 21, until March 3, 2024 (15 shows) at Muang Thai Ratchadalai Theatre . Tickets from Bt1,000 will be available at thaiticketmajor.com, TTM counters and call centre 02 262 3838 

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July 18 – September 1, 2024 Inspired by the genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s MATILDA The Musical is a captivating masterpiece packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs. MATILDA tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind, a vivid imagination, and psychokinetic powers dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results. Unloved by her cruel parents and evil headmistress, she impresses her teacher with courage and cleverness in a joyous celebration of one girl’s triumph over what’s “not right!”

4 for 3 Special – Sunday Midday For our Sunday Midday (2:30 p.m. arrival), we offer a 4 for 3 Special. Purchase three adult dinner theatre packages and get the fourth one free. A facility charge will be added for fourth ticket. Limit 16. Not valid with any other offer. Youth meal may be substituted for guests age 14 or under. Web orders will be charged for all seats and then credited back the complimentary 4th seat on the next business day.

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Signature Salad Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Kiwi, and Strawberries over Fresh Garden Greens, sprinkled with Sesame Croutons and our famous Papaya Chutney Dressing.

Freshly Baked Breads from our Artisan Bakery

CHICKEN ALFREDO Skinless Breast of Chicken dipped in egg, lightly breaded and sautéed to a golden brown. Served on a bed of Linguine with our homemade Alfredo Sauce along with Roasted Asparagus.

ROAST PORK TENDERLOIN Slow Roasted Pork Tenderloin served with Herbed Stuffing, rich Pork Gravy, and Cinnamon Applesauce. Served with Garlic Parmesan Orzo and Roasted Asparagus

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Thursday Evening Signature Buffet The Evening begins with our Signature Salad topped with Papaya Chutney Dressing and served with Freshly Baked Breads. On the Buffet, you will choose from these Fireside favorites: Barbecued Pork Back Ribs, Chicken Tenderloin Tempura with Brandied Apricot Sauce, Beer Batter Fried Cod, Shrimp and Scallops Fusilli with Tomato Butter Sauce, Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Beef Tenderloin and Roast Turkey from the Carving Station, Sweet Potato Soufflé, Whipped Idaho Potatoes and Steamed Farm Fresh Vegetables. Pecan Turtle Ball Sundae for Dessert. Coffee, Tea, and Milk are included.

Saturday Matinee and Sunday Midday Featured Menu In addition to the show’s featured menu that is included in the price of your ticket, on the day of your visit, premium entrées will be available for an additional charge.

Saturday Evening – Featured Menu Enjoy our four course dinner including appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert.  In addition to the show’s featured menu which is included in the price of your ticket, on the night of your visit, premium entrées will be available for an additional charge. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or a memorable evening enjoying a Broadway experience.

Sunday Matinee Brunch Begin your Brunch with an assortment of Pastries from our Bakery along with a Honey Glazed Fresh Fruit Medley with Yogurt and Natural Granola. Each show our Chefs will prepare a Beef Tenderloin dish and select one of our popular Breakfast Potatoes for our Brunch Buffet which includes two Chef-Carved meats, Eggs Benedict on Jones Canadian Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Jones Bacon and Sausage Links, Chicken Tenderloin Tempura with Brandied Apricot Sauce, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Buttermilk Pancakes, and Steamed Farm Fresh Vegetables. Pecan Turtle Ball Sundae for Dessert. Coffee, Tea, and Milk are included.

For a Gluten-Free or other menu substitution, please call our Box Office at 920-563-9505 in advance of your visit.

Requirements: *Dinner Theatre Packages do not include sales tax, soda, bar drinks, or gratuity. Tickets are subject to 5.5% sales tax and a $6.00 facility charge per ticket. Tickets are not refundable.  There will be a $35.00 fee assessed for all returned checks. Dining is required for all performances. All shows, dates, times, prices, and menus are subject to change.

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Taylor Swift is about to go back on tour: Here's what to expect on the Eras Tour in Paris

After a two-month break, Taylor Swift is revitalizing her titanic Eras Tour in Paris, and fans believe there are changes coming to the show.

If you are wondering where she's playing, if there will be changes and how to score tickets, here's everything we know.

And if you're new to the Eras Tour party, you can get caught up on the first 83 shows here .

When does the Eras Tour start again?

Swift kicks off the European leg of her tour on Thursday, May 9, in Paris. She will perform Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, as well, in the City of Light.

What are Taylor Swift's tour dates in Europe?

There are 69 shows left in the Eras Tour: 51 in Europe, nine in America and nine in Canada.

The European leg stretches from May all the way through a five-night stand at Wembley Stadium in London in mid-August.

See a complete list of international dates here .

After she wraps up in Europe, Swift will stop in Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis before wrapping up in Canada.

See the remaining U.S. dates here .

What is the Eras Tour set list?

The Eras Tour has featured a massive 45-song set list you can check out here . But speculation is swirling it won't look the same when Swift takes the stage in Paris.

Will Taylor Swift add 'The Tortured Poets Department' to her set list?

The tortured poet has been on hiatus keeping her stamina up by releasing a double album of 31 tracks. The 2-hours-and-2-minutes project broke a number of Billboard records as the superstar did zero press to promote it. Fans flocked to stores and streaming services to listen to all the songs from "Fortnight" to "The Manuscript."

Although the singer has not confirmed whether her 11th era album will be added to her Eras Tour set list, she did post a YouTube shorts video with two scenes that sent Easter egg decoders into a frenzy. In one of the shots, the singer is next to a railing where a "TTPD" logo appears to be (at 0:11). In the succeeding shot, her back-up dancers perform holding canes and wearing top hats, something they have not worn previously.

Swift's dancers and bandmates posted to their Instagram stories as they left for France last week. The singer did not appear at two media events with her boyfriend Travis Kelce: the Kentucky Derby and a Formula 1 race in Miami , Florida. Patrick Mahomes, Kelce's friend and Kansas City's quarterback, attended the car racing spectacular with his wife, Brittany.

Can I still get Eras Tour tickets?

Swift's show is completely sold out in Europe and North America. There are resale sites with tickets, but be wary of scams. The best way to avoid getting swindled is continuously checking links on Swift's website . There are some for resale on the sites verified by her camp.

Singapore was a hotbed for fans who traveled thousands of miles only to get turned away at the venue. In Tokyo and Australia, last-minute ticket drops happened a few days — without announcement — ahead of the shows.

Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis — the three U.S. cities Swift is visiting in the fall — have some of the heftiest price tags with Canada closely behind. In may be cheaper to travel to Warsaw, Poland, or Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Here's a list of cities with the cheapest resale tickets, according to travel website  Islands.com .

10. Vienna, Austria — total average cost: $1,089, safety score: 69.72

9. Cardiff, U.K. — total average cost: $1,061, safety score: 61.83

8. Lyon, France — total average cost: $1,047, safety score: 44.3

7. Lisbon, Portugal — total average cost: $1,028, safety score: 70.15

6. Munich, Germany — total average cost: $1,000, safety score: 78.88

5. Paris, France — total average cost: $971, safety score: 41.83

4. Stockholm, Sweden — total average cost: $935, safety score: 53.86

3. Hamburg, Germany — total average cost: $903, safety score: 57.51

2. Gelsenkirchen, Germany — total average cost: $749, safety score: 51.33

1. Warsaw, Poland — total average cost: $712, safety score: 72.98

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Who are the opening acts?

Paramore launched the Eras Tour in Glendale, Arizona, in March 2023, so it's fitting the American rock band is opening the tour's second year. The act will open for Swift for 51 shows across Europe . The band was dubbed the 2024 Record Store Day global ambassador and surprised fans in Nashville the weekend following the release of "The Tortured Poets Department."

When the tour comes back to North America in October , Swift's opening act will be Gracie Abrams.

Where can I watch if I don't have tickets?

The Eras Tour is one of the first tours that has been followed, globally, by thousands of fans on digital platforms. Fans dedicate part of their concert experience to livestreaming as Swift performs. A few Swifties have learned how to host their own shows over social media including Tess Bohne , known as the livestream queen. Bohne goes live for (almost) every show pulling streams from Instagram and TikTok. When a livestream goes down, she fills the time with banter.

On YouTube, user @TaylorSwiftHockeyBro also livestreams the three-hour show, and on Twitch, @folkleric , is a host fans follow.

There is also an app, Swift Alert , that notifies fans who only want to watch certain eras like the acoustic, surprise set. The app sends out push alerts if there are any major announcements.

What secret songs are left?

For the past 83 shows, Swift has played an acoustic set she customizes at each stop with a guitar and piano performance. In 2024, the Eras Tour star added mashups of her songs for each stop. Here are the songs she has yet to perform:

• "Taylor Swift" (debut album): "Mary's Song" and "A Perfectly Good Heart"
• "Fearless": "The Way I Loved You," "Change," "Superstar," "We Were Happy," "That's When," "Don't You" and "Bye Bye Baby"
• "Red": "Girl At Home," "Ronan," "Forever Winter" and "Run"
• "1989": "Sweeter Than Fiction"
• "Reputation": "I Did Something Bad"
• "Lover": "London Boy," "Soon You'll Get Better" and "It's Nice to Have a Friend"
• "Folklore": "Hoax"
• "Evermore": "Happiness" and "Closure"
• "Midnights": "Paris" and "Glitch"
• "The Tortured Poets Department": all 31 tracks

Will Taylor Swift perform in 2025?

There have been many rumors that Swift will continue her show in 2025, but they are only rumors. Nothing has been announced for next year, and as of now, the tour will end in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Dec. 8.

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Rome 2024: Dates, draws, prize money and everything you need to know

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With Madrid behind us, the tour travels eastward to the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, the second consecutive WTA 1000 clay-court event.

Eighteen of the world's Top 20 players are expected to compete for the outdoor red-clay title in the Italian capital of Rome. This is the 81st edition of the event.

Here are all the facts and figures you need to know about Rome: 

When does the tournament start?

Main-draw action in Rome begins on Tuesday, May 7 and runs for two weeks through Sunday, May 19. The qualifying rounds will take place on Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 7.

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The tournament takes place at the historic Foro Italico, which hosted the event for the first time in 1935. 

Rome is on Central European Summer Time (GMT+2).

How big are the fields?

The singles main draw contains 96 players, including eight wild cards and 12 qualifiers. There will be 32 seeded players and all will receive first-round byes.

The doubles main draw will have 32 teams, including three wild-card pairings.

The Dunlop Fort Clay Court ball will be used at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

When are the finals?

The singles final will take place Saturday, May 18, not before 5 p.m. The doubles final will occur on Sunday, May 19, not before 1:30 p.m.

When are the draws?

The official draw took place Monday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The main draw can be found here.

Who are the defending champions?

Elena Rybakina won the second WTA 1000 title of her career last year in Rome, defeating Anhelina Kalinina in the final 6-4, 1-0, ret. Kalinina retired in the final with a left thigh injury.

Last year's Rome doubles title was won by Storm Hunter and Elise Mertens, who bested top-seeded Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula in the final, 6-4, 6-4.

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What are the points and prize money on offer in the singles main draw.

First round: 10 points | €10,495 Second round: 35 points | €16,965 Third round: 65 points | €30,435 Round of 16: 120 points | €52,480 Quarterfinals: 215 points | €99,160 Semifinals: 390 points | €192,405 Finalist: 650 points | €365,015 Champion: 1000 points | €699,690

Who is playing?

The cutoff for singles direct entry was based on rankings of Monday, April 8. No.69 Ashlyn Krueger of the United States was the last direct entry at that time.

World No.12 Karolina Muchova (continuing wrist injury) and No.58 Petra Kvitova (pregnancy/maternity leave) were not on the initial entry list.

World No.5 Jessica Pegula and 2019 champion Karolina Pliskova withdrew from the field on Friday due to continuing injuries. 

#IBI24 𝐖𝐓𝐀 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 🤩 👉 https://t.co/Gc5cAmgHJZ #tennis pic.twitter.com/HTEDTXV1PN — Internazionali BNL d'Italia (@InteBNLdItalia) April 9, 2024

Top 16 seeds:

1. Iga Swiatek Ranking: No.1 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 30-4 (3 titles) Best Rome result: Champion (2021, 2022)

2. Aryna Sabalenka Ranking: No.2 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 20-6 (1 title) Best Rome result: Semifinals (2022)

3. Coco Gauff Ranking: No.3 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 21-7 (1 title) Best Rome result: Semifinals (2021)

4. Elena R ybakina Ranking: No.4 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 30-5 (3 titles) Best Rome result: Champion (2023)

5. Maria Sakkari Ranking: No.6 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 17-8 Best Rome result: Semifinals (2019)

6. Marketa Vondrousova Ranking: No.7 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 9-6 Best Rome result: Semifinals (2020)

7. Zheng Qinwen Ranking: No.8 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 13-8 Best Rome result: Quarterfinals (2023)

8. Ons Jabeur Ranking: No.9 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 6-8 Best Rome result: Finalist (2022)

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9. Jelena Ostapenko Ranking: No.10 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 19-8 (2 titles) Best Rome result: Semifinals (2023)

10. Daria Kasatkina Ranking: No.11 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 18-10 Best Rome result: Semifinals (2022)

11. Jasmine Paolini Ranking: No.13 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 16-9 (1 title) Best Rome result: Round of 32 (2020)

12. Beatriz Haddad Maia Ranking: No.14 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 12-11 Best Rome result: Quarterfinals (2023)

13. Danielle Collins Ranking: No.15 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 24-8 (2 titles) Best Rome result: Round of 16 (2022)

14. Ekaterina Alexandrova Ranking: No.16 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 12-11 Best Rome result: Round of 16 (2021)

15. Liudmila Samsonova Ranking: No.17 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 5-10 Best Rome result: Round of 32 (2023)

16. Elina Svitolina Ranking: No.18 Year-to-date tour-level win-loss record, at WTA and Grand Slam events: 11-7 Best Rome result: Champion (2017, 2018)

Former Rome champions entered in the main draw: Elena Rybakina (2023), Iga Swiatek (2021, 2022), Elina Svitolina (2017, 2018)

Former Rome finalists entered in the main draw: Anhelina Kalinina (2023), Ons Jabeur (2022), Madison Keys (2016), Sara Errani* (2014), Victoria Azarenka (2013) * Received main-draw wild card

. @WTA wild cards unlocked 🔓 🧵 Follow the thread to discover who else is joining Martina in the main draw! #IBI24 pic.twitter.com/yqSyR3tB6B — Internazionali BNL d'Italia (@InteBNLdItalia) April 23, 2024

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Other Grand Slam champions in the main-draw field are Victoria Azarenka, Barbora Krejcikova, Sloane Stephens, Sofia Kenin, Osaka and Kerber.

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Billie eilish’s hit me hard and soft tour kicks off in october — where to buy tickets before they sell out.

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Fresh off winning Grammy and Oscar awards for her Barbie track, Billie Eilish is dropping a new album and hitting the road.

Hit Me Hard and Soft drops May 17, and the singer will embark on an international tour in October to support the new album. Eilish announced more than 70 dates in North America and Europe for the Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour, and concert tickets are now on presale at Ticketmaster .

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Eilish is also taking steps to ensure that her fans can buy tickets fairly. According to Ticketmaster, all tickets are only available in mobile format and will be “restricted from transfer.”

“The artist wants to give fans, not scalpers, the best chance to buy tickets at face value,” notes Ticketmaster Eilish’s concert ticket pages. “To help achieve this, the tour will be using Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange where, if needed, you can resell your ticket to other fans at the original price paid.”

Keep reading below for how to buy Billie Eilish tickets before they sell out.

How to Get Tickets to Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour: Presale, General Sale Release Dates

Concert tickets for Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour are available to buy during presale Thursday, May 2. The general sale begins Friday, May 3, at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. PT at Ticketmaster .

Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour U.S. and International Dates

Below, keep reading for the full list of cities and dates for Billie Eilish’s 2024/2025 Hit Me Hard and Soft world tour, and buy tickets and Ticketmaster.com .

September/October 2024 Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft World Tour Dates

• Sept. 29 Centre Videotron, Québec, Canada
• Oct. 1-2 Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON, Canada
• Oct. 4 CFG Bank Arena, Baltimore, MD
• Oct 5 Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 7 Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
• Oct. 9 Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
• Oct. 11 TD Garden, Boston, MA
• Oct. 13 PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 16-18 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

November 2024 Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft World Tour Dates

• Nov. 2-3 State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
• Nov. 6 Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
• Nov. 8 Heritage Bank Center, Cincinnati, OH
• Nov. 10-11 XCEL Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
• Nov. 13-14 United Center, Chicago, IL
• Nov. 16 T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO
• Nov. 17 CHI Health Center, Omaha, NE
• Nov. 19-20 Ball Arena, Denver, CO

December 2024 Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft World Tour Dates

• Dec. 3 Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC, Canada
• Dec. 5-6 Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
• Dec. 8 Moda Center, Portland, OR
• Dec. 10-11 Sap Center at San Jose, CA
• Dec. 13 Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, AZ
• Dec. 15-17 Kia Forum, Los Angeles, CA

February 2025 Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft World Tour Dates

• Feb. 18-19, 21-22 Brisbane Entertainment Center, Brisbane, Australia
• Feb. 24-25, 27-28 Quodos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia

March 2025 Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft World Tour Dates

• March 4-5, 7-8 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia

April 2025 Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft World Tour Dates

• April 23-24 Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
• April 26 Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway
• April 28-29 Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark
• May 2 Zag Arena, Hanover, Germany
• May 4-5, 7 Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands
• May 9 Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany
• May 29-30 Lanxess Arena, Colone, Germany

June 2025 Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft World Tour Dates

• June 1 O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
• June 3-4 Tauron Arena, Kraków, Poland
• June 6 Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria
• June 8 Unipol Arena, Bologna, Italy
• June 10-11 Accor Arena, Paris, France
• June 14-15 Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain

July 2025 Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft World Tour Dates

• July 7-8 Ovo Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
• July 10-11, 13-14, 16-17 O2 Arena, London, UK
• July 19-20, 22-23 Co-Op Live, Manchester, UK
• July 26-27 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland

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First-Timers Stray Kids Wear Custom Hilfiger to the 2024 Met Gala

By Irene Kim

Many of our favorite K-pop stars have attended the Met Gala, including Jennie (2023) and Rosé (2021) of Blackpink and NCT’s Johnny , but never have all members of a group shown up to the first Monday in May together and wearing the same designer—until tonight, that is. All eight Stray Kids flew from Seoul to make their red-carpet debut at the 2024 Met Gala in custom looks by Tommy Hilfiger. “Representing Tommy Hilfiger as eight members for the first time on the Met Gala carpet is truly a rare and honorable moment for us,” said Felix, a doe-eyed blonde Australian who has 22 million Instagram followers and counting.

The Tommy Hilfiger most of us are familiar with is preppy and all-American, but for the Met Gala, he wanted to be sure to channel the evening’s theme while staying true to his brand DNA. His signature red, white, and blue color scheme is incorporated throughout the eight members’ ’fits, with elegant floral detailing finishing off the looks. And if you thought that Hilfiger was taking an understated approach tonight, you thought wrong. This evening the members first walked on the carpet in what looked like your everyday wool peacoats but soon pulled them open to reveal that the linings formed the American flag.

Underneath their patriotic coats, Bang Chan, the leader of Stray Kids, wears a classic navy three-piece wool suit lined with red piping and topped off with a gold floral pin at the lapel, while Felix (who you may recognize from Nicolas Ghesquière’s fall 2024 Louis Vuitton runway) is in all white, sporting a silk suit embroidered with intricate flowers that goes exceptionally well with The Garden of Time dress code.

Hyunjin and Lee Know, who form the group’s dance and visual line, have opted for red, the former in a red double-breasted suit with gold crested buttons and the latter in a double-breasted blazer featuring red buttonhole details on the lapels.

Rappers Changbin and Han, meanwhile, are wearing matching button-ups. The shirts feature a translucent classic Tommy Hilfiger Ithaca stripe finished off with a gold floral button at the top. Rounding out the octet, I.N and Seungmin both paired their cotton shirts with satin suits. For Seungmin, as a longtime fan of Hilfiger, the evening is an unreal experience. “Tommy Hilfiger was a brand that I loved growing up, so it’s unreal to me that I grew up to become the model for the brand and even attend the Met Gala as its ambassador. It is such a great honor,” he said.

The group has sold out stadium tours across Asia, Australia, and North America, but walking the biggest event in fashion didn’t come without some nerves. “I’m nervous since this is our first Met but will power through to be the most presentable for this amazing opportunity,” Han told Vogue . “We couldn’t have done it without Stays, our fans, for always supporting us.”

Hilfiger was in his feelings too. “Dressing all eight Stray Kids—a global force in pop music—for a Met Gala red-carpet experience has been one for the books,” he said. “One of the special things about Stray Kids is each member has a completely individual style, and they all complement each other perfectly. This enabled us to design a sartorially cohesive yet distinctively personalized ensemble for them, reflecting their different personalities. The outfits blend our classic American cool style with floral and botanical details that pay homage to the story by J.G. Ballard and the time flower at the center of the tale. It was tailored with a distinctive Tommy twist to make this one night to remember.”

So can we expect a Stray Kids appearance at New York Fashion Week? Bang Chan, Changbin, and Lee Know (the members who have yet to make a Fashion Week appearance) sure hope so, pending the team’s schedules next September. Bang Chan said, “All the members are very interested in fashion, and attending shows is an experience that we can’t forget. There are still members among us who haven’t been able to experience the wonders of the shows yet, but I can assure you that we are all very willing to attend! Fingers crossed for New York Fashion Week!” We’re willing to bet that Stays are also crossing their fingers.

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Day Five as the Cork International Choral Festival Winds Down

Today was totally a schedule given to us by the festival. We were slated to officially begin the day with an 11 am Mass at the Church of Christ Our Light in Ballincollig, just a 10 minute walk from our hotel. They graciously allowed us to rehearse there twice before the festival competition, so this was a little thanks from us.

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Between Drs. Crane and Wells and choir members, they came up with a list of pieces that would work in this setting. The first was "Were You There," arr. Patrick Dupré Quigley. Then a quickly pulled-together "I Feel My Savior's Love," by Janice Kapp Perry; "Peace" by Paul Mealor, conducted by Stevie Dugdale; and the ""Agnus Dei" from the Fauré Requiem that was performed at BYU last February. With Dr. Wells conducting again, Dr. Crane at the piano, and music either on digital devices or some printed copies, they sang it beautifully.

There wasn't much time to meet and greet the congregation, but the choir tried. They exited through a lovely reception with drinks and treats, headed to the local grocery store to pick up a quick lunch, and readied themselves for the three mini-concerts this afternoon that the festival thought we should sing in Cobh. No one knew what would be sung until we arrived and could scope out the situation. It pays to be flexible on these tours!

There were small but enthusiastic audiences at all three spots, though some people weren't quite sure who we were or why we were there. Inside locations were much dryer than outside.

We then headed back to the Cork City Hall, where the awards ceremony was due to take place at 5 pm. There were five special awards given to different choirs that can be read about at https://www.corkchoral.ie/international-participation/fleischmann-international-trophy-competition/ .

Then they finally got down to the three awards we were waiting for—first, second, and third place. Third place was given to a very fine choir from Puerto Rico: Coralia. Second place went to Mt. San Antonio College Chamber Singers from California. And first place went to BYU Singers!! This was an award that was very much deserved. The choir and Dr. Crane did everything possible to be ready for this competition, and it showed in their professional-level performances. One judge spoke about how they expected good tone, good intonation, good diction—but beyond those basic requirements they were looking for "musical intelligence," and repertoire that required that musical intelligence. BYU Singers exhibited that, and received the Fleischmann International Trophy. Of course, Dr. Crane only was able to hold the large trophy for 30 minutes or so before returning it. The choir's name and 2024 will be engraved on the trophy to commemorate the win. But we have photos to prove it!

After the room calmed down a bit, the choir went up on stage to perform "Caedmon’s Hymn" by Blake Wilson. There was thunderous applause and a standing ovation. We heard from many how pleased they were that BYU Singers took first.

There was a break for dinner, then we returned for the final Gala Concert. BYU Singers were next to the end, and performed the Ligeti and the Herrera pieces from their competition set. They were stunning, and were met with another standing ovation. This was the final performance of this edition of BYU Singers, though that is just beginning to feel real after such a triumph. It is never easy to say goodbye after a year of working hard and singing together and learning to love repertoire and each other—and this year many who have been in the choir for several years are moving on to a new phase of life away from BYU. The BYU Singers experience will always remain a highlight of their university and musical lives, and the strong friendships will remain across the years and miles. This truly has been a very remarkable choir and a memorable year.