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Experience the RSC's record-breaking Matilda The Musical this May Half Term – the perfect treat for all ages!

Cambridge Theatre, Seven Dials

"Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world”

The best prices for May Half Term are available if you book ahead and choose midweek evenings. So book now!

Suitable for 6-100 years

Best Bits

Experience the Royal Shakespeare Company's record-breaking Matilda The Musical this May Half Term – the perfect treat for all ages!

Winner of over 100 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, Matilda is adapted for the stage by Dennis Kelly and with original songs by Tim Minchin. A story of resilience, bravery and the power of imagination, Matilda has inspired audiences of over 12 million worldwide. See this 'utterly exhilarating' (Independent) and ‘anarchically joyous(Guardian) show at the Cambridge Theatre, London.

‘The holy grail of musical theatre: a show every inch as good for the grown-ups as it is for the children’
The Times

3 REASONS YOU SHOULD SEE MATILDA THIS MAY HALF TERM

The perfect treat for all ages

With a darkly comic book by Dennis Kelly, and original songs by Tim Minchin bringing to life the much loved story by Roald Dahl, Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl who dares to change her own destiny.

Multi award-winning

With over 100 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, Matilda is a record-breaking production which recently celebrated 5,000 performances, and is now the 15th longest running show in the West End.

Great prices if you book ahead

Our best prices for May Half Term are available if you book ahead for midweek evenings.

So book now.

Images by Manuel Harlan

LittleBird Top Tip

Did you know that Matilda and Miss Honey have a real cup of hot tea with milk and a biscuit on stage during the number ‘My House' and there are 3,780 paper aeroplanes flown into the auditorium each year.

Dates and Prices

Running at the Cambridge Theatre daily at 7pm with an additional matinee performance on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2.00pm.

The performance is 2h 35 including one interval.

Tickets from £20.

Need to Know

FAQ's - for all Frequently asked questions, please see here.

CONTENT ADVISORY

This production features flashing lights, lasers and loud sound effects. Latex balloons are popped onstage and stage haze (smoke) is used. Throughout the performance actors interact in audience spaces.

AGE RECOMMENDATION: 6+
Younger guests are welcome, however children under the age of 4 (including babes in arms) will not be admitted into the theatre.
Younger children and babes in arms are welcome at relaxed performances.

SEATING
Children need to occupy their own seat at all times through the performance. All persons aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.

ACCESSIBILITY
For step-free access please choose seats in the Stalls. Additional information for Accessibility can be found here.

TICKETING TERMS AND CONDITIONS - see here.

Performance prices, dates, times and cast are subject to change without notice.

Plan your Visit

What makes Cambridge Theatre family friendly

Air conditioned
Air conditioned
Bar
Bar
Disabled toilets
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible

Address and Contact Info

Cambridge Theatre
32-34 Earlham Street
London
WC2H 9HU

Nearest Station: Covent Garden
Nearest Park: The Phoenix Garden
from £20