Matilda the Musical (UK Touring)
Still resident in the West End, the musical based on the classic Roald Dahl book with music and lyrics by the obscenely talented Tim Minchin opened its UK Tour at the Leicester Curve Theatre this week and to say it has been worth the wait to see this show outside of London would be the understatement of the century. Matthew Warchus's supreme direction and Peter Darling's inventive choreography are complemented aesthetically by some outstanding design elements from Rob Howell and all contrive to bring about a tremendously entertaining spectacle.
Debuting in the title role at this performance with some undoubted confidence and talent, that I only wish I had at her age was Annalise Bradbury who produced a performance and some stunning vocals that can only be described as magnificent. This is all the more exceptional considering the depth of youth talent that exists within the cast, including a virtuoso performance by Elliot Stiff as Bruce leading the 'Revolting Children' number with consummate ease.
They say you should never act with children or animals but, sometimes as an adult in the world of theatre you have to and an ace at this is the masterful Craige Els as the much maligned Miss Trunchbull, not a part to be taken lightly but, one he puts every ounce of character into.
Never mind revolting children there are a couple of revolting parents here with Sebastien Torkia and Rebecca Thornhill as the thoroughly unlikeable but, nevertheless highly entertaining Mr & Mrs Wormwood. Both the birth scene and the 'Telly' number (augmented by a gem of an offering by Matthew Caputo as Micheal) are comedy gold, whilst much can be attributed to the words of Dahl and writer Dennis Kelly, it takes some great performers to engage and build genuine laughter from an audience.
Carly Thoms provides a touching yet powerful performance as Miss Honey building to the highly emotional 'My House' number and Michelle Chantelle Hopewell uses her acting talents to the full in supporting the lead actress in the library scenes as Mrs Phelps.
As with many touring productions currently there is a rich array of excellent performers in the supporting cast and it is wonderful to have the chance to see so much of this expertise on a single stage.
Matilda the Musical is currently scheduled to tour until 12th January 2019 so there is no excuse not to catch a performance or you might want to be a little bit 'naughty' and see more than one.
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Debuting in the title role at this performance with some undoubted confidence and talent, that I only wish I had at her age was Annalise Bradbury who produced a performance and some stunning vocals that can only be described as magnificent. This is all the more exceptional considering the depth of youth talent that exists within the cast, including a virtuoso performance by Elliot Stiff as Bruce leading the 'Revolting Children' number with consummate ease.
They say you should never act with children or animals but, sometimes as an adult in the world of theatre you have to and an ace at this is the masterful Craige Els as the much maligned Miss Trunchbull, not a part to be taken lightly but, one he puts every ounce of character into.
Never mind revolting children there are a couple of revolting parents here with Sebastien Torkia and Rebecca Thornhill as the thoroughly unlikeable but, nevertheless highly entertaining Mr & Mrs Wormwood. Both the birth scene and the 'Telly' number (augmented by a gem of an offering by Matthew Caputo as Micheal) are comedy gold, whilst much can be attributed to the words of Dahl and writer Dennis Kelly, it takes some great performers to engage and build genuine laughter from an audience.
Carly Thoms provides a touching yet powerful performance as Miss Honey building to the highly emotional 'My House' number and Michelle Chantelle Hopewell uses her acting talents to the full in supporting the lead actress in the library scenes as Mrs Phelps.
As with many touring productions currently there is a rich array of excellent performers in the supporting cast and it is wonderful to have the chance to see so much of this expertise on a single stage.
Matilda the Musical is currently scheduled to tour until 12th January 2019 so there is no excuse not to catch a performance or you might want to be a little bit 'naughty' and see more than one.
Book Here
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