The next day is Matilda's first day at school. To distract themselves from their sadness the pair announce to the world press that they will be performing an exciting and dangerous new act: "The Burning Woman Hurling Through The Air With Dynamite In Her Hair, Over Sharks and Spiky Objects Caught By The Man Locked In The Cage". The Acrobat and Escapologist long to have a child but have been unable to conceive. Phelps a new story about an extraordinary Acrobat and Escapologist internationally famous they are beloved by all and wow crowds with their daring performances. Phelps, with exciting tales, begins to tell Mrs. Wormwood with bright green hair.Īt the local library Matilda, who frequently entertains the librarian, Mrs. Matilda, who believes that anything that's not right must be put right, realises that sometimes, to make things right, you have to be a little bit 'Naughty' so she swaps her father's hair oil for her mother's hydrogen peroxide, leaving Mr. The Wormwoods are oblivious to Matilda's gift and frequently mock and verbally abuse her. At only five years old Matilda can already read and gets through several books a week. Wormwood and her older, gormless brother Michael.
Wormwood, a dodgy used-car salesman, dismisses the child as "an ugly little thing".įive years later Matilda lives an unhappy existence with Mr. Wormwood is more worried about a dancing-contest she has missed and Mr.
Whilst the doctor professes Matilda the most beautiful child he has ever seen Mrs. Wormwood gives birth to a baby girl called Matilda. Synopsis Act OneĪs a chorus of children boast "My mummy says I'm a miracle" the ballroom-dancing obssessed T.V. previews from 18th October 2011 opening 22nd November, 2011. Book Dennis Kelly from the novel Matilda by Roald DahlĬourtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon - 9th December, 2010 - 30th January, 2011.Ĭambridge Theatre, London.
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