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Digested week: Greta Thunberg gives a masterclass in the art of protest

Also, an alcohol study sinks spirits, and the Velma series is a Scooby-Don’t for TV critics

The Guardian - UK

From Skepta to David Bowie – the celebrities who turned down New Year’s Honours

Whether for political, personal or professional reasons, not everyone considers the annual awards an 'honour'

The Independent UK

How Emma Thompson made a ‘shocking’ transformation for ‘Matilda the Musical’

Actor says it was ‘a really massive challenge’ to change her look and become the brutish, formidable headmistress Trunchbull.

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Matilda the Musical: Netflix release date, what is it about, cast list

The adaptation of Roald’s Dahl’s classic tale is coming to Netflix

Liverpool Echo

New movies in cinemas and on Netflix and Prime Video from Christmas Day to New Year’s Day

Tom Hanks as a grump, Emma Thompson as a villain, Daniel Craig as a flamboyant detective, Antonio Banderas as a cat - plus docos, awards-season contenders, family films, biopics and more.

ABC News

Camilla declares Christmas has begun as she hosts children’s charities

As the Queen Consort met charity bosses and Santa, the Band of the Welsh Guards performed Once In Royal David’s City.

The Independent UK

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical review – a burst of colour in a junk-filled world

The rags-to-riches roots of the beloved Roald Dahl story are emphasised in this family show, but a reliance on video effects blunts the rough magic

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Matilda the Musical on Netflix – release date, cast and everything you need to know

A new version of Roald Dahl’s classic tale is coming to Netflix this festive season

Manchester Evening News

Leeds Playhouse's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory review: Gender-flipped Roald Dahl classic is a musical delight

The Leeds venue proves once again it provides a rich alternative to pantomime schlock with this rich, manic and fun-filled production

Leeds Live

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical review – immensely enjoyable reworking of the stage hit

Newcomer Alisha Weir and a game Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchbull excel in Matthew Warchus’s highly stylised screen adaptation

The Guardian - UK

A Christmas Carol review – Adrian Edmondson stars in a biting tale for our times

David Edgar’s sharp script feels close to home in this exuberant, illusion-filled version of Dickens’ seasonal but socially conscious story

The Guardian - UK

Top 10 horror short stories

With Halloween looming, these tales by authors from Shirley Jackson to Stephen King are guaranteed to keep you awake as the nights close in

The Guardian - UK

6 Christmas events and attractions in Leeds you should book now for a fully festive 2022

There are plenty of Christmas events to enjoy in Leeds in 2022

Leeds Live

30 best children’s books: From Matilda to The Tale of Peter Rabbit

The classics you may already know, and the hidden gems that deserve more attention – as chosen by Philip Womack

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Matilda the Musical: When is Netflix's adaptation released in the UK and who is in the cast?

The musical for revolting children will be debuting in cinemas next month

The Guardian - UK

Steven Gerrard and a worrying pointer from the Rule of Rhule

In today’s Fiver: Aston Villa, bodycams and more

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Steve Cooper and an unexpected turn of events worthy of Roald Dahl

In today’s Fiver: Steve Cooper’s new contract, Jürgen Klopp’s quick-fire formations and some ‘absolute tripe’

Evening Standard

‘It hasn’t sunk in yet that I’m Matilda’: Child star Alisha Weir on red carpet as London Film festival begins

Roald Dahl’s story is a favourite — and it speaks to us very closely, say stars - as film premieres on LFF’s opening night

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The Independent UK

‘It felt like the buildings were going to eat me’: The famous and their phobias

Whether it’s bugs, clowns, or even beards, there are a multitude of different fears out there – and no one is immune. Louis Chilton looks at some of the famous faces to have been gripped by irrational phobias, from Margaret Thatcher to Niall Horan

The Guardian - UK

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical review – all-singing, hall-dancing adaptation is by the book brilliance

London film festival: Story of superpowered schoolgirl gets a fresh, DayGlo take featuring lurid star turn from Emma Thompson

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Matilda’ Leads Celebrity-Filled Lineup at London Film Fest

After a pared down, pandemic-affected edition in 2021, the BFI London Film Festival is back in full swing this year. The annual event kicks off Wednesday evening with the premiere of a new, musical action adaptation of “Matilda” — the first time in a decade that a family-friendly film has…

Evening Standard

How we made Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical: from West End musical to movie marvel

The musical story of a clever girl who stands up against tyranny has reached the screen at last

The Guardian - UK

Work aimed at children is ‘sacred’ says Emma Thompson as Matilda the Musical premieres

The actor, who plays Miss Trunchbull in the film, said she grew up surrounded by Roald Dahl work

Daily Mirror

London Film Festival 2022: 7 biggest films premiering, how to get tickets and cost

The London Film Festival is about to kick off, with numerous major releases debuting at the event. You can attend it yourself with tickets ranging in price depending how long you stay

Wales Online

Headteacher takes in pupil in real-life 'Matilda' story after both her parents died

Angel-Joy Darko, now 12, lost both of her parents before the age of eight and now lives with headteacher Sarah Kneller.

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