Edmonton 
Events Description
Sometimes You Have to Be a Little Bit Naughty if You Want to Change Your Story.
Strathcona County will be filled by the smell of rebellion when Festival Place presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR., it was announced today by Drew Cohen, president and Chief Executive Officer of Music Theatre International. 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.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. is adapted from the full-length musical which was based on the book by Roald Dahl, and features a book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. The show opened on the West End in 2011 and made its Broadway premiere in 2013. The musical earned seven Olivier Awards, including “Best New Musical,” and five Tony awards, including The Tony for “Best Book of a Musical.”
Matilda, a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers, lives with cruel parents who find her to be a nuisance, a lousy little worm, and a bore. When Matilda enters her first term at school, she captures the attention of Miss Honey, a kind teacher, and the two form a wonderful friendship. Unfortunately, the school is ruled by a tempestuous and mean headmistress named Miss Trunchbull, who hates children and delivers cruel and unjust punishments to all her charges. Matilda is determined to change her story, but will her cleverness and courage be enough to withstand the reign of Miss Trunchbull?
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $20.00 – $29.00
Tickets are
$20.00 – for children 12 and under and
$29.00 – for adults/seniors
How to get tickets?
Phone: 780-449-3378
WHEN & WHERE
Date:
Friday, February 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Monday, February 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Venue & Address
Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park AB T8A 5T2
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
