The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced new casting for its West End production of Matilda The Musical as the award-winning show enters its 15th year at the Cambridge Theatre.
Now the 10th longest-running musical in West End history, Matilda The Musical has been seen by 13 million people in more than 100 cities worldwide and continues to play to packed houses in London. The production is also currently touring the UK and Ireland through to January 2027.
Matt Corner will join the cast as Mr Wormwood, alongside Amy Ross as Mrs Wormwood and Lucy St. Louis as Miss Honey. Jon Robyns will continue in the role of Miss Trunchbull.
Lucy St. Louis will begin performances in January 2027, taking over from Eve Norris, who remains in the role until 17 January.
Lola Judd, Scarlett Lindsey and Sachie Sheridan will join existing cast member Sithuni Gamage in the title role of Matilda from 15 September 2026.
New ensemble members joining the production are Molly Cleere, Pedr Davies, Will Haswell, Karina Hind, Leyton Holmes, Joshua Lear, Stephanie Lindo, Stephen Murray, Ashley Rowe and Charlotte-Kate Warren.
A new company of young performers will also join the production in the roles of Bruce, Lavender, Nigel and the pupils of Crunchem Hall.
Written by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is directed by Matthew Warchus and has become one of the most successful British musicals of recent decades.
Since premiering in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2010 before transferring to the West End in 2011, the production has won 101 international awards, including 25 for Best Musical. It famously won a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards in 2012 and has since been seen across the world in multiple international productions and tours.
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