Matilda, one of Roald Dahl's all-time classics, will be returning to the big screen later this year with a musical twist thanks to Netflix. The stage show, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, first opened on stage in 2010.
Since then, the Royal Shakespeare Company production has been performed worldwide and has received countless awards, including seven Olivier Awards and five Tony Awards. Now, those who missed it on stage will be able to catch it on screen thanks to streaming giant Netflix.
The musical adaptation has been directed by Matthew Warchus and written by Dennis Kelly. According to Shortlist, Matilda is the second-most popular Roald Dahl book, being beaten to the top spot by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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When will Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical be released in the UK?
Matilda the Musical will debut in the UK in cinemas before releasing on Netflix next year. It will be available to watch on the big screen from November 25th before coming to Netflix in the summer of 2023.
Who is in the cast of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical?
Taking the title role will be Alisha Weir after giving an audition that director Matthew Warchus said was "unforgettable". Thirteen-year-old Weir has won rave reviews from critics, who hail her as "one to watch".
Joining her at Crunchem Hall will be Lashana Lynch as Miss Honey. Originally, Ralph Finnes was picked to play the terrifying Miss Trunchbull - traditionally, the role on stage has been played by men - however, it was announced that instead Dame Emma Thompson will fill the headmistress's shoes.
Weir's on-screen family the Wormwoods will include Stephen Graham as Mr Wormwood and Andrea Riseborough as his bingo-loving wife. Mrs Phelps, the kind-hearted librarian who fosters Matilda's love of books, will be played by Sindhu Vee.
Is there a trailer for Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical?
Yes! The trailer is available to view on YouTube.
Are the songs in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical the same as those in the stage version?
In 2020, it was confirmed that Tim Minchin, who wrote the music and lyrics for the original stage production, would create new songs for the film adaptation. Shortly after the premiere earlier this month, it was confirmed that Minchin had written a new closing number.
It was also announced that some of the songs from the stage version will not be featured in the movie to keep a runtime of 117 minutes. The film's soundtrack album, including cast recording and score by Christopher Nightingale, will be released worldwide on November 18.
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