Matilda

Roald Dahl’s *Matilda The Musical* follows an exceptionally intelligent young girl whose psychokinetic powers and vivid imagination help her withstand cruel parents and the brutal headmistress Miss Trunchbull. As Matilda develops a friendship with her compassionate teacher, Miss Honey, her courage and cleverness give the schoolchildren hope and begin to transform their lives. The production features high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs, and a story celebrating childhood anarchy, imagination, and the power of a determined girl.

The musical is based on Roald Dahl’s book and was developed by the Royal Shakespeare Company. It has a book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, and the production page notes that it has received 47 international awards.

When: October 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 24, and 25

Showtimes: Evening performances are listed for October 9, 10, 16, 17, and 24 at 8:00 p.m. Matinee performances are listed for October 18, 24, and 25 at 2:00 p.m.

Venue: Slayton House

Tickets: Price not available

Creative team: Amy Haynes Rapnicki directs, with Derek Cooper as assistant director, Terin Kelsey as music director, Hunter Lubawski as choreographer, and Henry Cyr as producer. Tori Davenport is stage manager, Zen Tabligan is production assistant and dialect coach, and Heather Bertaux is costume designer.

Cast: Caroline Anderson and Mary Fliehman share the role of Matilda Wormwood. Ellen Quay plays Miss Jennifer Honey; Patrick Mulheron plays Miss Agatha Trunchbull; Brian Sackett plays Mr. Wormwood; Megan Mostow plays Mrs. Wormwood; Patricia Anderson plays Mrs. Phelps and the principal; Ryan New plays Rudolpho and the Escapologist; Shea Gardner plays the Acrobat; Chris Binnie plays Sergei; Iris Hopwood-Meyer plays Lavender; Noah Anderson plays Michael Wormwood; Rosie Binnie plays Bruce Bogtrotter; Lily Anderson plays Hortensia; Julia Ballenger plays Amanda Thripp; Judah Moe plays Nigel; and Cole Severt plays Tommy.

Ensembles: The adult ensemble includes Patricia Anderson, Chris Binnie, Brooke Bloomquist, Shea Gardner, Ryan New, Emma Schreier, Carolina Tomasi, and Rowena Winkler. The big kids ensemble includes Lily Anderson, Noah Anderson, Emmy Favero, Cora Kennedy, Corawyn Quay, Nicoletta Toscano, and Gwendolynn Watters. The little kids ensemble includes Caroline Anderson, Julia Ballenger, Rosie Binnie, Mary Fliehman, Bryn Hummel, Iris Hopwood-Meyer, Ellie Kilberg, Lily Martin, Judah Moe, Cole Severt, and Kerrigan Winkler. The production identifies Lily Anderson and Carolina Tomasi as dance captains.

Run time: Not specified.

Ages: Not specified; the production page describes the show as intended to delight both children and adults.