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Talisman Theatre and Arts Centre
Barrow Road, Kenilworth CV8 1EG
Wednesday 13th - Saturday 16th March 2024
ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR
Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty!
Book by Dennis Kelly
Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Directed by Caroline McCluskey
The Talisman Theatre will be filled with the smell of rebellion when the Youth Theatre presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR.
Based on the beloved book “Matilda” by Roald Dahl and adapted from the award-winning full-length musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
With inspiring performances from our talented Youth Theatre and a touch of magic, this musical is the perfect family treat for all ages.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019, 212-541-4684, mtishows.com.
- All seats for this production have now sold out. Please Contact Us or call the Box Office (01926 856548) for waitlist / returns or for wheelchair spaces which may still be available.
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
Ticket availability may include wheelchair spaces. To book a wheelchair space or to enquire about waitlist/returns etc. please contact Box Office on 01926 856548 (or via our Contact Us page)
Talisman Theatre and Arts Centre
Barrow Road, Kenilworth CV8 1FN
CAST & CREW
Cast (In order of appearance)
Laura Hampson,
Erin Kelly,
Ellie Markham,
Georgina McKernan,
Hannah McDermott,
Isabella Pang,
Sophie Truelove
Max Morgan,
Lilia Clifford,
Leigh Hall,
Laura Hampson,
Erin Kelly,
Georgina McKernan,
Hannah McDermott,
Isabella Pang,
Sophie Truelove
Matthew Jolliffe
Hannah McDermott
Heather Doy,
Leigh Hall,
Laura Hampson,
Erin Kelly,
Georgina McKernan,
Hannah McDermott,
Isabella Pang,
Sophie Truelove
Matthew Jolliffe
Rudolpho – Orestis Kallipolitis
Crew
DIRECTOR'S NOTES
I am so excited about this year’s offering from our fabulous youth theatre, which is going to be truly spectacular! When Matilda was mentioned as a potential idea for this years’ production, I hadn’t appreciated what an incredible show this is to put on. I do, however, have a wonderful team supporting me, who I can’t thank enough, as it really has taken a huge team to put on this show!
As we have come to expect from our youth theatre, the youngsters are really pulling out all the stops. They never cease to amaze me as to how quickly they learn, and remember everything and the energy they have. We have a lot to learn from them! If you have been lucky enough to grab some tickets, you’re going to be in for a real treat. We should be very proud of our youth theatre as they truly are the most wonderful and talented group of youngsters!
Caroline McCluskey
CAST PHOTOS (In order of appearance)
Lucy Henderson
Olivia Leaf
Cassidy Pang
Billy Arnold
Olivia Harold
Annabel Broad
Lily King
Noah Ryan
Alannah Harris
Abbie Pointon
Emily Sale
Finn Cooke-Cannon
Matthew Jolliffe
Max Morgan
Lilia Clifford
Heather Doy
Leigh Hall
Laura Hampson
Erin Kelly
Ellie Markham
Georgina McKernan
Hannah McDermott
Isabella Pang
Sophie Truelove
Sophie Burton
Will Sale
Alais McCluskey
Oscar Wilson
Esther McKinney
Amy Jolliffe
Natasha Hall
Orestis Kallipolitis
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