Tim Minchin among guests to star in first Old Vic variety night

Matilda writer and comedian Tim Minchin will lead the line-up for the first Old Vic Variety Night on 15 November.

Minchin – who worked with Old Vic artistic director Matthew Warchus on the stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's much-loved story – will be joined by magician Dynamo, comedian Mark Watson and the Tredegar Town Band – a brass band recently seen in Warchus's film Pride.

Further acts to be announced.

Talking about the first variety night, Warchus said:

"Three of my favourite things are music, magic and comedy, hence my eagerness to introduce a series of Old Vic Variety Nights. We're looking forward to seeing the Old Vic lit up on a Sunday night welcoming all kinds of audiences… to see famous faces mixed with new talent in evenings of laughter, fun and really great entertainment.'

Tickets go on general sale at 12 noon on Friday 30 October.