
In December 2008, director Matthew Warchus approached Tim about writing the music and lyrics for a stage musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s famous book, to be produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company. Eventually she decides the grown-ups should be taught a lesson and in the process discovers her supernatural powers Chapter One: Stratford-Upon-Avon Matilda fights against the injustices at home and at school. At school things are no better as despite the care and support of her teacher, the lovely Miss Honey, Matilda has to contend with the terrifying headmistress Miss Trunchbull who rules the school with cruelty and fear. She spends most of her time reading books from the library astonishingly quickly, whilst they watch the telly and Mr Wormwood sells dodgy used cars. Matilda’s parents, Mr and Mrs Wormwood, have no time for her and treat her as a nuisance. It is the story of a very bright and rebellious little girl, with special powers. Roald Dahl’s children’s novel Matilda was first published in 1988 with illustrations by Quentin Blake. Tim with the Stratford-upon-Avon Matildas: Kerry Ingram, Adrianna Bertola and Josie Griffiths (Original production cast from Stratford-upon-Avon November 2010) Matilda This version will be available for a limited time prior to the official release by MTI of Matilda the Musical Junior Version (currently in development). performers aged 16 years or younger) in the UK and Ireland ONLY from 4th March, 2014. Matilda the Musical (in 20 minutes) will be released for schools and amateur youth groups (i.e.

Information regarding the performance rights for Matilda The Musical can be found here. But as a head-start here they are on Twitter: and Teachers and children will find many creative writing resources on the RSC Education Department’s interactive website. It also has slightly less Minchin-centric information, than this page, in the form of videos, cast and production information, clips of the cast recordings, all their social media accounts and more. The RSC’s Matilda The Musical website has tickets available for the West End and the UK & Ireland Tour. Stratford-Upon-Avon | West End, London | UK & Ireland Tour | Broadway, New York | US Tour | Australia | Toronto, Canada | Auckland, New Zealand | International Tour SKIP TO: Matilda | Photos | Videos | Quotes/Reviews | Awards | Press | Live Nation pre-sale: Tuesday September 20, 10am - Wednesday September 21, 10amįor complete tour and ticket information, visit: & is the story of how Tim and Dennis Kelly helped turn Roald Dahl’s famous children’s book Matilda into a hit musical. TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 21 AT 11AM PALACE FORESHORE, MELBOURNE SATURDAY 26 TH NOVEMBER Tim has been awarded three honorary doctorates and is a member of the Order of Australia. He has released two children’s books and a graphic novel, and has made speeches that have been viewed tens of millions of times. Upright 2 will be released by Foxtel/Sky Atlantic later in 2022 and the song will be available thru BMG Records.
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In Late October/early November Tim will release a new song “The Aeroplane” written for Upright Series 2. His 2020 studio album Apart Together debuted at #3 in Australia and top 30 in the UK charts.
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He co-wrote and starred in the TV series Upright, (2019 Sky UK / Foxtel), which won AACTA awards for Best Comedy and Best Actor in a Comedy. The feature film version of Matilda the Musical has its world premiere in October at the London Film Festival and will be subsequently released by Netflix in late 2022. His second musical, Groundhog Day, won the Best Musical Olivier Award (West End) and was nominated for 7 Tonys (Broadway). Minchin is the composer-lyricist of the hit musical, Matilda, which won 85 international awards and recently celebrated 10 years on the West End. His most recent tour, Back, was seen by over a quarter of a million people. One of the world’s most popular Aussie live acts, Minchin has been selling out award-winning gigs in the UK, US and Australia for over a decade. My Live Nation members can secure tickets first during the exclusive pre-sale beginning at 10am Tuesday September 20, concluding at 10am Wednesday September 21.įor complete tour and ticket information, visit:

Tickets go on sale at 11am, Wednesday September 21. Minchin says ‘It’s a festival set that we’ve been performing, loads of songs, me running around on stage being a goose and you having a good time”. Internationally renowned, award-winning musician, comedian, actor, writer and composer, TIM MINCHIN has announced he will be bringing his live show to Melbourne’s Palace Foreshore this November 26 th! TIM MINCHIN ANNOUNCES MELBOURNE ‘LIVE’ SHOW FOR THIS NOVEMBER!
