Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre · Covent Garden
Taste attributes: musicalfamilycomedyfantasyfastfresh & originalwholesomeimaginarylinearglossybig & variedemotive & stirringunderdog triumphsempowerment/personal growthfighting evil
Tim Minchin's sharp, funny take on Roald Dahl's book-loving girl and the headmistress she outwits.
Boxlist takeA warm-hearted, polished musical: fast and heightened. Best if you like warmth over edge.
Taste details
Pace: fast · Originality: fresh · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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- Venue
- Cambridge Theatre
- Area
- Covent Garden
- Opened
- 24 Nov 2011
- Booking until
- Open run
- Price
- See seller
- Music
- Pop
- Audience participation
- None
- Official site
- Visit
- Taste scores
- How we score
Facts checked against the official site on 12 Nov 2026. Description and taste scores by Boxlist.