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Matilda The Musical adds further dates to UK and Ireland tour

Matilda The Musical adds further dates to UK and Ireland tour

Matilda The Musical to welcome new leads in the West End

Matilda The Musical to welcome new leads in the West End

Matilda the Musical launches open casting call for tour

Matilda the Musical launches open casting call for tour

Top shows to catch on tour in 2025

Top shows to catch on tour in 2025

Matilda the Musical releases new production photos

Matilda the Musical releases new production photos

<em>Chess</em> announces full West End concert cast and further Theatre Royal Drury Lane date

Chess announces full West End concert cast and further Theatre Royal Drury Lane date

17 musicals set for film adaptations

17 musicals set for film adaptations

<em>Matilda</em>, <em>Aladdin</em> and <em>The Lord of the Rings</em> actor Peter Howe has died

Matilda, Aladdin and The Lord of the Rings actor Peter Howe has died

West End Live acts announced

West End Live acts announced

Malinda Parris joins <em>& Juliet</em> in the West End

Malinda Parris joins & Juliet in the West End

<em>Passion</em> revival with Ruthie Henshall – first look

Passion revival with Ruthie Henshall – first look

Rebecca Thornhill performs 18 shows in 13 days across <em>Matilda</em> and <em>Hairspray</em>

Rebecca Thornhill performs 18 shows in 13 days across Matilda and Hairspray

Eddie Redmayne: <em>Cabaret</em> on Broadway? Never say never…

Eddie Redmayne: Cabaret on Broadway? Never say never…

Watch <em>Matilda the Musical</em> welcome its new children's cast to the West End

Watch Matilda the Musical welcome its new children's cast to the West End

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> extends West End booking period into 2023 and reveals 20th children's cast

Matilda the Musical extends West End booking period into 2023 and reveals 20th children's cast

<em>Hamilton</em> star Carl Spencer joins <em>Matilda</em> movie

Hamilton star Carl Spencer joins Matilda movie

<em>Matilda</em> musical movie details revealed by Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly

Matilda musical movie details revealed by Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly

<em>The Magician's Elephant</em> musical at the RSC – first look

The Magician's Elephant musical at the RSC – first look

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> and <em>Moulin Rouge!</em> to appear on Royal Variety Performance

Matilda the Musical and Moulin Rouge! to appear on Royal Variety Performance

Tim Minchin: <em>Groundhog Day</em> is coming back to London

Tim Minchin: Groundhog Day is coming back to London

<em>Strictly Come Dancing</em>'s Aljaž Škorjanec cast in <em>Matilda</em> movie adaptation

Strictly Come Dancing's Aljaž Škorjanec cast in Matilda movie adaptation

Tyrone Huntley leads cast of new 1066 musical, which has released a cast album

Tyrone Huntley leads cast of new 1066 musical, which has released a cast album

Netflix to produce new Roald Dahl stage shows following acquisition of Story Company

Netflix to produce new Roald Dahl stage shows following acquisition of Story Company

<em>The Magician's Elephant</em> musical at the RSC – in rehearsals

The Magician's Elephant musical at the RSC – in rehearsals

Day two and backstage at West End Live: in photos

Day two and backstage at West End Live: in photos

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> extends West End run and releases "When I Grow Up" performance

Matilda the Musical extends West End run and releases "When I Grow Up" performance

West End Live 2021 schedule and new acts revealed

West End Live 2021 schedule and new acts revealed

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> West End cast unites on first day of rehearsals

Matilda the Musical West End cast unites on first day of rehearsals

<em>Magic at the Musicals</em> concert at the Royal Albert Hall line-up revealed

Magic at the Musicals concert at the Royal Albert Hall line-up revealed

See the new Matildas in action as the musical prepares to return next month

See the new Matildas in action as the musical prepares to return next month

Go behind the scenes on RSC's <em>The Magician's Elephant</em>

Go behind the scenes on RSC's The Magician's Elephant

RSC's <em>The Magician's Elephant</em> musical announces initial casting

RSC's The Magician's Elephant musical announces initial casting

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> announces West End cast for autumn return

Matilda the Musical announces West End cast for autumn return

Details revealed around <em>Wonka</em> movie musical with Timothée Chalamet

Details revealed around Wonka movie musical with Timothée Chalamet

Jason Robert Brown's <em>13</em> musical film on Netflix announces additional cast

Jason Robert Brown's 13 musical film on Netflix announces additional cast

<em>Matilda</em> musical movie release date revealed

Matilda musical movie release date revealed

WhatsOnStage to broadcast live from the red carpet ahead of <em>The Show Must Go On!</em> concert stream on Sunday

WhatsOnStage to broadcast live from the red carpet ahead of The Show Must Go On! concert stream on Sunday

Watch a clip from new musical <em>Cake</em>, about the life of Marie Antoinette

Watch a clip from new musical Cake, about the life of Marie Antoinette

<em>The Show Must Go On!</em> concert to stream live from Palace Theatre

The Show Must Go On! concert to stream live from Palace Theatre

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> confirms West End reopening plans for September 2021

Matilda the Musical confirms West End reopening plans for September 2021

Rob Madge's debut play to have world premiere at the Turbine Theatre, directed by Luke Sheppard

Rob Madge's debut play to have world premiere at the Turbine Theatre, directed by Luke Sheppard

MTFestUK 2021 casting revealed

MTFestUK 2021 casting revealed

<em>Matilda</em> musical film reveals further casting

Matilda musical film reveals further casting

Tim Minchin to embark on UK tour from autumn 2021

Tim Minchin to embark on UK tour from autumn 2021

"The Show Must Go On!" creators to release children's t-shirts, sports bags and phone cases

"The Show Must Go On!" creators to release children's t-shirts, sports bags and phone cases

BBC's <em>Musicals: The Greatest Show</em> TV event – ensemble cast revealed

BBC's Musicals: The Greatest Show TV event – ensemble cast revealed

<em>Matilda</em> musical film confirms lead casting with Emma Thompson, Alisha Weir and Lashana Lynch

Matilda musical film confirms lead casting with Emma Thompson, Alisha Weir and Lashana Lynch

Lashana Lynch set to play Miss Honey in <em>Matilda</em> musical film, according to reports

Lashana Lynch set to play Miss Honey in Matilda musical film, according to reports

Shows of Christmas Past: looking back at photos from the RSC's festive productions

Shows of Christmas Past: looking back at photos from the RSC's festive productions

Watch performers Rhys Owen and David Ribi sing <em>Matilda</em>'s "Quiet" for an empty West End

Watch performers Rhys Owen and David Ribi sing Matilda's "Quiet" for an empty West End

The Show Must Go On! series to release new merchandise for festive season

The Show Must Go On! series to release new merchandise for festive season

Gina Beck and Neil McDermott to create and star in new show <em>The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas</em>

Gina Beck and Neil McDermott to create and star in new show The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas

Our 10 favourite Olivier Awards moments from the last decade

Our 10 favourite Olivier Awards moments from the last decade

Kristin Chenoweth joins Roald Dahl's <em>The Witches</em> film

Kristin Chenoweth joins Roald Dahl's The Witches film

New <em>Matilda</em> film announces casting call for lead role

New Matilda film announces casting call for lead role

Stars on Screen: Where Are They Now?

Stars on Screen: Where Are They Now?

Top 50 musical running songs revealed in new poll

Top 50 musical running songs revealed in new poll

How well do you know these West End showtune lyrics?

How well do you know these West End showtune lyrics?

Producer Andre Ptaszynski has died aged 67

Producer Andre Ptaszynski has died aged 67

RSC's artistic director Gregory Doran on navigating the Covid crisis, converting the theatre into a cinema and more

RSC's artistic director Gregory Doran on navigating the Covid crisis, converting the theatre into a cinema and more

Quiz: Can you fill in the musical theatre blanks?

Quiz: Can you fill in the musical theatre blanks?

"The Show Must Go On" charity face masks featuring 16 West End shows announced

"The Show Must Go On" charity face masks featuring 16 West End shows announced

"The Show Must Go On!" T-shirts project has raised more than £125,000 for charities

"The Show Must Go On!" T-shirts project has raised more than £125,000 for charities

RSC's <em>Matilda the Musical</em> current West End cast perform "When I Grow Up"

RSC's Matilda the Musical current West End cast perform "When I Grow Up"

Original <em>Matilda</em> cast reunites to perform "When I Grow Up" for the NHS

Original Matilda cast reunites to perform "When I Grow Up" for the NHS

A class act – 14 family-friendly sites, stagey websites and more to help home education

A class act – 14 family-friendly sites, stagey websites and more to help home education

T-shirts featuring 16 West End shows created to raise money for charity

T-shirts featuring 16 West End shows created to raise money for charity

Quiz: West End spot-the-difference

Quiz: West End spot-the-difference

RSC closes until at least 30 June and cancels all Swan Theatre summer shows

RSC closes until at least 30 June and cancels all Swan Theatre summer shows

Try our 2020 Olivier Awards playlist

Try our 2020 Olivier Awards playlist

Quiz: Can you work out these theatre anagrams?

Quiz: Can you work out these theatre anagrams?

New round of West End stars performing live stream concerts includes Alice Fearn, Jodie Steele and more

New round of West End stars performing live stream concerts includes Alice Fearn, Jodie Steele and more

<em>Matilda</em> musical movie: dream casting

Matilda musical movie: dream casting

New <em>Matilda</em> film confirmed – expected to start shooting later this year

New Matilda film confirmed – expected to start shooting later this year

What is your original idea for a brand new musical?

<em>West Side Story</em> at the Curve Leicester: first look at revival with Jamie Muscato and Adriana Ivelisse

West Side Story at the Curve Leicester: first look at revival with Jamie Muscato and Adriana Ivelisse

<em>Matilda</em> new West End casting announced

Matilda new West End casting announced

12 top new musicals coming to UK stages

12 top new musicals coming to UK stages

Top 10 kids theatre shows to see this half term

Top 10 kids theatre shows to see this half term

West End Live 2019 line-up announced

West End Live 2019 line-up announced

<em>Matilda</em> tour casts Elliot Harper as Miss Trunchbull

Matilda tour casts Elliot Harper as Miss Trunchbull

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> in the West End: first look at the new cast

Matilda the Musical in the West End: first look at the new cast

New <em>Matilda</em> West End cast announced

New Matilda West End cast announced

Top 10 protest songs from musical theatre

Top 10 protest songs from musical theatre

West End Live 2018 running order announced

West End Live 2018 running order announced

Steve Furst: My dream role? I just auditioned for it

Steve Furst: My dream role? I just auditioned for it

Benedict Cumberbatch and James Corden bait each other on stage for <em>Late Late Show</em> skit

Benedict Cumberbatch and James Corden bait each other on stage for Late Late Show skit

Domhnall Gleeson, Jill Halfpenny and Shaggy make our top pics of the week

Domhnall Gleeson, Jill Halfpenny and Shaggy make our top pics of the week

Shows That Shaped Me: Gina Beck

Shows That Shaped Me: Gina Beck

My Top 5 Showtunes: Carly Thoms

My Top 5 Showtunes: Carly Thoms

Ben Platt, Lin-Manuel Miranda and <em>Harry Potter</em> on Broadway make our pics of the week

Ben Platt, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Harry Potter on Broadway make our pics of the week

<em>Matilda</em> UK tour's Craige Els: a week in the life

Matilda UK tour's Craige Els: a week in the life

Test your theatre knowledge: Complete the musical lyrics

Test your theatre knowledge: Complete the musical lyrics

Teen blogger: <em>Kinky Boots</em> has fabulous heels and a message of respect

Teen blogger: Kinky Boots has fabulous heels and a message of respect

Top 10 shows to take the kids to this half term

Top 10 shows to take the kids to this half term

Celebrate Roald Dahl Day with this quiz

Celebrate Roald Dahl Day with this quiz

We quiz the new cast of <em>Matilda</em>

We quiz the new cast of Matilda

Full list of performers for West End Live confirmed

Full list of performers for West End Live confirmed

Top 10 selling theatre shows in April

Top 10 selling theatre shows in April

Dates for tour of <em>Matilda the Musical</em> announced

Dates for tour of Matilda the Musical announced

<em>Matilda</em> to embark on UK tour?

Matilda to embark on UK tour?

Theatre is the worst place for a first date

Theatre is the worst place for a first date

Young <em>Matilda</em> actress close to crowdfunding target for spine operation

Young Matilda actress close to crowdfunding target for spine operation

Sheridan Smith, Idina Menzel and more: the 5 best <em>Children in Need</em> performances

Sheridan Smith, Idina Menzel and more: the 5 best Children in Need performances

Test your theatre knowledge: Kids on stage

Test your theatre knowledge: Kids on stage

The week in pictures: 29 October – 4 November

The week in pictures: 29 October – 4 November

In pictures: Our favourite images from Roald Dahl's <em>City of the Unexpected</em>

In pictures: Our favourite images from Roald Dahl's City of the Unexpected

The theatre world on why Roald Dahl is so great

The theatre world on why Roald Dahl is so great

Would critics see <em>Groundhog Day</em> over and over again?

Review Round-Ups

Would critics see Groundhog Day over and over again?

Bertie Carvel: I took a gamble on directing <em>Strife</em>

Bertie Carvel: I took a gamble on directing Strife

Tim Minchin in rehearsals for <em>Groundhog Day</em>

Tim Minchin in rehearsals for Groundhog Day

Kids Week line up announced

Kids Week line up announced

New perfume line inspired by musicals in the works

New perfume line inspired by musicals in the works

Michael Boyd: 'I was either going to become a really annoying actor, or a director'

Michael Boyd: 'I was either going to become a really annoying actor, or a director'

WhatsOnStage Awards shortlists are announced

WhatsOnStage Awards shortlists are announced

Kids Week 2015 reports bumper sales

Kids Week 2015 reports bumper sales

Paul Kaye on his journey from Dennis Pennis to the National Theatre

Paul Kaye on his journey from Dennis Pennis to the National Theatre

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in July

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in July

New cast announced for <em>Matilda The Musical</em>

New cast announced for Matilda The Musical

Tim Minchin performs 'When I Grow Up' from <em>Matilda</em>

Tim Minchin performs 'When I Grow Up' from Matilda

Michael Coveney: Dahl takes over at the Roald Court

Michael Coveney: Dahl takes over at the Roald Court

Casting announced for Open Air Theatre summer season

Casting announced for Open Air Theatre summer season

RSC to stage second relaxed performance of <em>Matilda</em>

RSC to stage second relaxed performance of Matilda

Casting announced for <em>Bugsy Malone</em> at Lyric Hammersmith

Casting announced for Bugsy Malone at Lyric Hammersmith

Editor's Blog: <em>Made in Dagenham</em> and the plight of the British musical

Editor's Blog: Made in Dagenham and the plight of the British musical

Old Mother Goose (York Theatre Royal)

Old Mother Goose (York Theatre Royal)

The Christmas Truce (Royal Shakespeare Company)

The Christmas Truce (Royal Shakespeare Company)

The BFG (Birmingham REP)

The BFG (Birmingham REP)

Test your theatre knowledge: Whose lyric is it anyway?

Test your theatre knowledge: Whose lyric is it anyway?

17 shows to take the kids to this half term

17 shows to take the kids to this half term

Alex Gaumond to replace Rufus Hound in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

EXCLUSIVE: Lucie Jones sings 'For Now' from new musical <em>Like Me</em>

EXCLUSIVE: Lucie Jones sings 'For Now' from new musical Like Me

<em>Matilda</em> holds gala performance for Children in Need

Matilda holds gala performance for Children in Need

Our Teacher's a Troll (Edinburgh Fringe)

Our Teacher's a Troll (Edinburgh Fringe)

Theatre Quiz of the Week: Bishop, Bieber and Broadway Broadcasts

Theatre Quiz of the Week: Bishop, Bieber and Broadway Broadcasts

25 shows to keep your family happy during the summer holidays

25 shows to keep your family happy during the summer holidays

He just can't wait to be King: Our songlist for <em>Prince George the Musical</em>

He just can't wait to be King: Our songlist for Prince George the Musical

Craige Els takes over as Miss Trunchbull in <em>Matilda</em>

Craige Els takes over as Miss Trunchbull in Matilda

Royal Court to stage 'mischevious' adaptation of Roald Dahl's <em>The Twits</em>

Royal Court to stage 'mischevious' adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Twits

Gallery: West End Live 2014

Gallery: West End Live 2014

The ultimate stagey World Cup dream team

The ultimate stagey World Cup dream team

Get reading: Six novels that have been adapted for the stage

Get reading: Six novels that have been adapted for the stage

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

From Dahl to Dinosaurs – five summer shows for all the family

West End Live 2013 takes place this weekend – see the full schedule

Michael Coveney: Scholarly scandals and musical sour grapes

Photos: Matilda team celebrate Tony wins

Alex Gaumond and Kay Murphy join Matilda cast from September

Tonys announced on Sunday – WhatsOnStage teams with TheaterMania on coverage

Matilda the Musical & Kinky Boots lead Tony nominations

Photos: New production pics released for Matilda

Matilda releases 400k more tickets for Roald Dahl Day

Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical

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