It was announced today (12 March 2025) that the Royal Shakespeare Company’s critically acclaimed production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, will add five extra dates to its upcoming UK and Ireland tour.
Celebrating 15 years on stage, the production opens at Curve, Leicester, on 6 October 2025, before touring the UK & Ireland, including a run at 
The internationally renowned musical continues to delight audiences at the Cambridge Theatre in London’s West End and has been seen by 12 million people in 100 cities worldwide.
Priority booking for Milton Keynes opens at 11am on Monday 24 March, with general on-sale from 11am on Wednesday 26 March. For full booking details, visit here.
This high-energy production, centred around a determined young heroine with a vivid imagination, has won over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical. A film adaptation, created by the original core creative team, premiered at the London Film Festival in October 2022 and is now available to stream on Netflix.
With a book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, and direction by Matthew Warchus, the production features set and costume design by Rob Howell, choreography by Peter Darling, orchestrations and additional music by Christopher Nightingale, lighting design by Hugh Vanstone, sound design by Simon Baker, and special effects and illusions by Paul Kieve.
Creative Team Reactions
Dennis Kelly, Writer:
"It’s fantastic to bring this little girl’s story to audiences in their home cities and towns, and to theatres where theatre really matters."
Tim Minchin, Composer & Lyricist:
"When we first worked on this show, we set out to create a small but special musical for the RSC’s Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. We never imagined it would still be running in the West End, become a film, and now set off on its second UK and Ireland tour. I’m incredibly proud of Matilda The Musical and everyone who brings it to life with such passion and energy."
Matthew Warchus, Director:
"I’m thrilled that a new generation of children and families across the UK and Ireland will get to experience Matilda The Musical live on stage. It’s a production we deeply care about, with a message of courage and resilience that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages."
Daniel Evans & Tamara Harvey, RSC Co-Artistic Directors:
"Years after her debut in Stratford-upon-Avon, Matilda Wormwood is still teaching us that ‘sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty.’ We can’t wait to share her story with audiences across the country."
Further casting, additional tour dates, and creative team details will be announced in due course.
