The Current Matildas Top L-R: Lottie Sicillia, Tasha Chapple, Violet Tucker, Matilda Shapland Bottom L-R: Fina Strazza, Brooklyn Shuck, Tori Feinstein, Eliza Holland-Madore
"Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty"
Matilda Wormwood is the title character in Matilda the Musical. Because of the size of the role, four girls currently play Matilda in the West End and on Broadway.
Character
She's extraordinarily intelligent for her age, and harbors a love for books, unlike her television-addicted parents. She eventually develops a close bond with her teacher, Miss Honey, the first relatable adult to recognize her abilities. She's the first person to stand up to her fearsome headmistress, Miss Trunchbull.
Unlike the film, the musical adaptation emphasizes her imagination and ability to tell stories, rather than her telekenesis. She frequently visits Mrs. Phelps at the library to tell her the story of an incredible Acrobat and Escapologist. Throughout the story, she discusses their new feat: "The Burning Woman Hurling Through the Air With Dynamite in Her Hair Over Sharks and Spikey Objects Caught By the Man Locked in the Cage."
Trivia
The four original West End Matildas shared the Best Actress in a Musical Olivier Award in 2012. Eleanor Worthington-Cox, at age 10, is the youngest recipient of the award ever.
The four Broadway Matildas were ineligible for a Tony nomination for their work, and instead received a Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre.
Portrayals
Matilda is currently played by Tasha Chapple, Matilda Shapland, Lottie Sicilia and Violet Tucker in the West End. On Broadway Matilda is played by Tori Feinstein, Eliza Holland Madore, Brooklyn Shuck and Fina Strazza
They all perform twice a week, and they are also on standby twice a week.
Past Matilda's
Stratford Upon Avon
- Josie Griffiths (2010-2011)
- Kerry Ingram (2010-2011) (continued onto West End)
- Adrianna Bertola (2010-2011)
West End
- Kerry Ingram
- Sophia Kiely
- Cleo Demetriou
- Eleanor Worthington Cox
- Jade Marner
- Isobelle Molloy
- Hayley Canham
- Lucy-Mae Beacock
- Chloe Hawthorn
- Lara Wollington
- Elise Blake
- Cristina Fray
- Georgia Pemberton
- Lollie McKenzie
- Cara Jenkins
Broadway
- Oona Laurence (2013-2014)
- Sophia Gennusa (2013-2014)
- Bailey Ryon (2013-2014)
- Milly Shapiro (2013-2014)
- Paige Brady (2013-2014)
- Ripley Sobo (2014)
- Ava Ulloa (2014)
- Gabriella Pizzolo (2013-2014)
Songs
Matilda performs in:
- "Miracle"
- "Naughty"
Matilda as played by Kerry Ingram
- "Naughty (Reprise)"
- "Bruce"
- "When I Grow Up"
- "I'm Here"
- "The Smell of Rebellion"
- "Quiet"
- "My House"
