The production, based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl and seen by over 12 million people across 100 cities worldwide, enters its 15th year in London's West End this autumn.
Jon Robyns.
Hailed as a tonic for audiences of all ages, Matilda The Musical will become the 10th longest-running musical in West End history next month. The musical, which opened in 2011, has obtained over 101 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical.
From 9th September, Edie McCaig and Emilia Shefford will join existing performers Suki Hillier and Mia Rogers.
The other young performers announced today, joining the London company in the roles of Bruce, Lavender, Nigel and the rest of the pupils at Crunchem Hall are: Sid Boyle, Ava Evangelista, Freya Fulford, John Johnson, Theo Kamande, Kanaho Kurihara, Albie Lambert, Kennedy-May Mcleary, Savannah McDowell, Mason Mingle, Lola Smith, Huxley Syers, Orla Vellacott and Jihyun Yoon.
These new performers join the existing young cast: Alexander Beaumont, William Gurney, Chase King, Reuben Laming, Maxwell McGetrick, Theo Oh, Drew Reilly, Harry Relf, Isabella Rummery, Khit Thakin, and Aisha Ugurhan.
Jon Robyns (who is currently starring in The Great Gatsby) will join the production as Miss Trunchball alongside Tiffany Graves (Mrs Wormwood), Neil McDermott (Mr Wormwood), and Eve Norris (Miss Honey). Existing ensemble members, including Reece Budin, William Elijah-Lewis, Alex Louize Bird, and Dawn Williams, will be joined by Kofi Aidoo-Appiah, Naomi Alade, Katie Bradley, Millie Brown-Thornton, Antony Lawrence, Nick Len, Tania Mathurin, Ben Middleton, James Oliver, Stuart Rouse, Chloe Saunders, and Callum Train, who continue in the show.
Matilda The Musical is a whimsical, enchanting musical about a clever little girl with a brilliant mind. It’s a musical jam-packed with unforgettable songs, dazzling and dynamic set design, and stage magic, and powerful lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of stories.
Want to discover more about the show? Here's everything you need to know about Matilda The Musical.
The show continues at the Cambridge Theatre until 24 May 2026.
