Musicals

Matilda The Musical Tickets

Cast of Matilda The Musical performing on stage with raised fists.

Performers on swings during a scene from Matilda The Musical.

Matilda The Musical scene with characters interacting on stage.

Children performing a scene from Matilda The Musical on stage.

Duration

2 hr 40 min

Step into the world of Roald Dahl’s fearless heroine in this Olivier-winning musical, packed with Tim Minchin’s hit songs, sharp wit, and record-breaking West End success.

4.6/5(4,060)

Christy C

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

I've been a Roald Dahl fan since childhood. Seeing one of my favorite books come to life in song and on stage was magical. If you are looking for a colorful, boisterous, immersed inner child inspiring story about good vs. bad, try Mathilda. Photos are not allowed in the theater, but the performance and stage set are really creative. Do be prepared for the show audience to be over 50% school aged children.

Martine T

Group

Verified booking

Yesterday

Matilda's performance, the students, the teacher, the principal The sets are even more beautiful than they were 8 years ago!!!! The voices, the choreography, everything! Bravo! Bravissimo!

Lea T

Group

Verified booking

2 days ago

A perfect show, went with my 10 and my 12yo and the 3 of us loved if from end to end. Wonderful singing, amazing dancing. A moment out of time, highly recommended!

Daisy F

Group

Verified booking

2 days ago

A wonderful show! Great voices, fantastic choreography. Huge respect for all the kids who took part, and especially the lead actress—she was fantastic!

Amy W

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

Very enjoyable - kids were all total pros and Miss Trunchbull was hilarious. Inventive staging and storytelling of the highest caliber as you would expect on the West End.

Rym B

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

Fifteen years later… and the magic is still intact—if anything, even more dazzling. Matilda The Musical is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most beautiful show I have ever seen. Everything is executed with absolute precision and mastery: the actors, with rare precision and intensity, the sets, ingenious and vibrant, the music, vibrant and spellbinding, the technical aspects, breathtakingly creative… But beyond the excellence, there is this soul. This poetry. This intelligence. That emotion that runs through every scene and grabs you without warning. Here, the theater becomes a truly magical playground, where childhood, the power of the imagination, and the strength of the spirit come to life with stunning beauty. A moment suspended in time, deeply inspiring, almost unreal. A thousand thanks for this M A G I C and unforgettable journey. ✨

Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book and film, this musical delights kids and grown-ups with clever humour, catchy tunes, and a defiant young star in London.

Winner of 100+ awards, including 24 for Best Musical, with book by Dennis Kelly and music by Tim Minchin, critics call it hilarious, moving, and glorious (The Daily Telegraph).

Matilda the Musical at the Cambridge Theatre is now the 15th longest-running show in history. The musical made its Broadway debut in 2013.

The production uses 8,320 balloons yearly, 100 tubs of chocolate spread, and 86 sound effects; each show is a playful feat of stage magic.

Expect high-energy choreography, bold staging, and favourites like “When I Grow Up”, “Naughty”, and “Revolting Children”. Book your tickets to Matilda The Musical in London today.

The story

In a quiet English village, young Matilda Wormwood stands out, not for trouble, but for her brilliance, quick wit, and love of books. Neglected by her brash parents and ruled by the fearsome Miss Trunchbull at school, Matilda discovers a spark of something truly extraordinary. As tensions rise, she hatches a bold plan to outwit the adults and rewrite her own fate… but how far will her courage take her?

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Christy C
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
I've been a Roald Dahl fan since childhood. Seeing one of my favorite books come to life in song and on stage was magical. If you are looking for a colorful, boisterous, immersed inner child inspiring story about good vs. bad, try Mathilda. Photos are not allowed in the theater, but the performance and stage set are really creative. Do be prepared for the show audience to be over 50% school aged children.
Martine T
Group
Verified booking
Yesterday
Matilda's performance, the students, the teacher, the principal The sets are even more beautiful than they were 8 years ago!!!! The voices, the choreography, everything! Bravo! Bravissimo!
Amy W
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Very enjoyable - kids were all total pros and Miss Trunchbull was hilarious. Inventive staging and storytelling of the highest caliber as you would expect on the West End.
Lea T
Group
Verified booking
2 days ago
A perfect show, went with my 10 and my 12yo and the 3 of us loved if from end to end. Wonderful singing, amazing dancing. A moment out of time, highly recommended!
Daisy F
Group
Verified booking
2 days ago
A wonderful show! Great voices, fantastic choreography. Huge respect for all the kids who took part, and especially the lead actress—she was fantastic!

Show details

Categories: Musical, Kids, Comedy, Olivier Winner, Critics' Choice, Fantasy

Audience: Suitable for 6+

Theater name: Cambridge Theatre

Find the best seats in the house with the Cambridge Theatre seating plan

Theater facilities: Bar, cloakroom, restrooms

Theater accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, accessible restrooms, guide dogs are welcome, access performances

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Author: Roald Dahl

Book: Dennis Kelly

Direction: Mathew Warchus

Music & Lyrics: Tim Minchin

Additional information

This show is recommended for ages 6 years and above.

Children under 4 years old are not allowed in the theater. If you arrive with a child under 4 years, your entire group may be refused entry.

Children aged between 5 and 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult and cannot sit alone in the auditorium.

Content warning: The show includes flashing lights, lasers, loud effects, stage haze, and onstage balloon pops, with occasional actor interaction in the audience.

Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.