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Matilda Jr

By Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin
Directed by Katherine Barry
Musical Director Emma Fraser
Choreographer Joyce Smith
15th – 27th December 2022 at 5pm or 7.30pm
Matinees on 17th, 18th and 27th at 2:30pm

Duration: 70 minutes, with no interval

The tiniest mite packs the mightiest sting!

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe)All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk.

Matilda, a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers, lives with cruel parents who find her to be a nuisance, a lousy little worm, and a bore. When Matilda enters her first term at school, she captures the attention of Miss Honey, a kind teacher, and the two form a wonderful friendship. Unfortunately, the school is ruled by a tempestuous and mean headmistress named Miss Trunchbull, who hates children and delivers cruel and unjust punishments to all her charges. Matilda is determined to change her story, but will her cleverness and courage be enough to withstand the reign of Miss Trunchbull?

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. is adapted from the full-length musical which was based on the book by Roald Dahl, and features a book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. The show opened on the West End in 2011 and made its Broadway premiere in 2013. The musical earned seven Olivier Awards, including “Best New Musical,” and five Tony awards, including The Tony for “Best Book of a Musical.”

We have two amazing Cast teams, each delivering six performances as follows:

Team Elsa

15/12 @ 7:30
17/12 @ 2:30
18/12 @ 5:00
20/12 @ 7:30
22/12 @ 7:30
27/12 @ 2:30

Team Lily

16/12 @7:30
17/12 @ 5:00
18/12 @ 2:30
21/12 @ 7:30
23/12 @ 7:30
27/12 @ 5:00

CAST & CREATIVE TEAM

Directed by
Katherine Barry
Musical Director
Emma Fraser
Choreographer
Joyce Smith

CAST

Team Elsa
Lavender
Ensemble/ Kids/ Parents
Mrs Wormwood
Mr Wormwood
Acrobat / Michael
Mrs Phelps
Escapologist/ Sergei
Miss Honey
Agatha Trunchbull
Team Lily
Lavender
Ensemble/ Kids/ Parents
Mrs Wormwood
Mr Wormwood
Escapologist/ Sergei
Miss Honey
Agatha Trunchbull
Rudolpho

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Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Statement

At the Barn we are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination in all its forms. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment for all members of the cast and creative team, regardless of their race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity and will work to prevent any form of discrimination or harassment within our organisation.

Part 1, 18th Jan 8pm

Part 2, 19th Jan 8pm

Parts 1+2 20th Jan 2.30pm

Part 1, 23rd Jan 8pm

Part 2, 24th Jan 8pm

Part 1, 25th Jan 8pm

Part 2, 26th Jan 8pm

Part 1, 27th Jan 2.30pm

Part 2,  27th Jan 8pm