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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

Musical based on Roald Dahl's classic book. Matilda Wormwood is a little girl with a sharp mind, a vivid imagination and the worst parents in the world. On meeting her inspirational teacher Miss Honey, Matilda begins conjuring her own fantastical tales.

1 hour, 48 minutes

On TV

Sunday 15:45
BBC One Wales & Wales HD only

Credits

Matilda Wormwood Alisha Weir
Miss Honey Lashana Lynch
Miss Trunchbull Emma Thompson
Bruce Bogtrotter Charlie Hodson-Prior
Escapologist Carl Spencer
Mrs Phelps Sindhu Vee
Lavender Rei Yamauchi Fulker
Mrs Wormwood Andrea Riseborough
Mr Wormwood Stephen Graham
Amanda Thripp Winter Jarrett-Glasspool
Eric Andrei Shen
Hortensia Meesha Garbett
Acrobat Lauren Alexandra
Nigel Ashton Robertson
Writer Roald Dahl
Writer Dennis Kelly
Writer Tim Minchin
Director Matthew Warchus

Broadcasts

  • Boxing Day 2024 17:40
    BBC One except Yorks & Lincs & Yorks & Lincs HD
  • Boxing Day 2024 17:45
    BBC One Yorks & Lincs & Yorks & Lincs HD only
  • Mon 30 Dec 2024 06:40
    BBC Two
  • New Year's Day 2025 19:10
    BBC Three
  • Christmas Day 2025 13:00
    BBC One
  • Wed 31 Dec 2025 22:00
    BBC Three
  • Sunday 15:45
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sunday 16:15
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Fri 3 Jul 2026 19:10
    BBC Three

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