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A bold new musical telling the true story of a boy who hopes to defy expectations to bring hope to his community. Based on the book charting the incredible story of William Kamkwamba who, in search of funds to continue his education and help his famine-stricken community, built a windmill out of scrap metal to bring light to his village. In this state-of-the-art venue where the audience surrounds the stage, this is an excellent choice for a moving and uplifting show.

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*The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind* in London is directed by Lynette Linton and features book and lyrics by Richy Hughes, with music and lyrics by Tim Sutton. Joining the West End production as Executive Producer is Chiwetel Ejiofor, who wrote, directed, and starred in the 2019 film adaptation of the memoir. The show is transferring directly from its world premiere at the Royal Shakespeare Company, bringing along with it its large cast and smashing reviews. 

Alistair Nwachukwu stars as William, and alongside him are Madeline Appiah, Tsemaye Bob-Egbe, Sifiso Mazibuko, Idriss Kargbo, and Helena Pipe. The production also includes a masterful creative team: set and costume design by Frankie Bradshaw, lighting design by Oliver Fenwick, sound design by George Dennis, and co-sound design by Paul Groothuis. 

Audiences looking for a musical that will warm their hearts and fill them with hope will be sure to enjoy *The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind*, as it offers a powerful tale of resilience and the power of community. 

## What to watch for 

- *The book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind* was published in 2009.
- William Kamkwamba founded a non-profit named “Moving Windmills Project” to help support all communities in Malawi to be able to curate development for all villages in Malawi. 
- The documentary film, *William and the Windmill*, was based on William Kamkwamba’s story, and it won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Feature at the 2013 South by Southwest film festival. 
- *The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind* film was first screened in 2019 at the Sundance Film Festival.


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Don’t miss *The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind*, this incredible, heartwarming new musical based on the extraordinary, best-selling memoir and true story from William Kamkwamba, as it arrives in the West End. 


Be brought into the breathtaking true story of *The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind*, a thought-provoking new musical about the resilience of one Malawian boy as it arrives in the West End. Book *The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind* tickets on London Theatre. 

*The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind* is a musical based on William Kamkwamba’s internationally bestselling memoir. This beautiful new musical follows William, a 13-year-old boy whose Malawian village is facing hunger and famine. The adults around him are struggling to keep hope and themselves alive as William turns to the only resource he knows: books. Within them, he attempts to find a solution using scraps of machinery and a restless desire to save his village. Piece by piece, William constructs a windmill that could change the future of his entire community. 

*The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind* in London had its world premiere at the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre. Directed by Lynette Linton, it features book and lyrics by Richy Hughes and music and lyrics by Tim Sutton, as well as Chiwetel Ejiofor, who wrote, directed, and starred in the 2019 film adaptation, who is joining the West End production as an Executive Producer. 

This production boasts a formidable cast, including Alistair Nwachukwu as William, joined by Madeline Appiah, Tsemaye Bob-Egbe, Sifiso Mazibuko, Idriss Kargbo, and Helena Pipe.

*The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind* is rooted in a real story and shaped for the stage with incredible care and warmth. Its visuals and score only add to the experience, allowing audiences to feel every moment. 

At its core, *The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind* is a true testament to what it means to remain hopeful and how one boy could take what little resources he had to make impactful moves to change the lives of his community. 

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While the Royal Shakespeare Company nurtured *Matilda* in 2009, Tim Minchin separately approached the Dahl estate to adapt the story into a stage version. So when Minchin was asked to join the RSC, he was thrilled! Matthew Warchus, Old Vic artistic director, helms the musical.

The musical premiered at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2010, and swiftly transferred to London’s Cambridge Theatre the following year. *Matilda* won a record seven Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical and Best Actress in a Musical for the four young performers who alternated in the title role: Eleanor Worthington Cox, Cleo Demetriou, Sophia Kiely, and Kerry Ingram.

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- Miss Trunchbull, who has an unusually imposing physique, is played by a man in *Matilda* on stage.
- There are multiple child actors for each role, alternating shows between them – which means it’s a slightly different performance every time. You can find out when you get to the theatre which cast is on.
- Tim Minchin was best known for his stand-up comedy (which did include original songs) before he became an award-winning composer with *Matilda*. He then went on to play Judas in the UK arena tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s *Jesus Christ Superstar*, and to write the score for the stage adaptation of *Groundhog Day*.
- One of the breakout songs from the show is Minchin’s poignant “When I Grow Up,” which appears in Act II and features high-flying choreography with swings. It was actually the first song that he wrote for the show, drawing inspiration from his own childhood.

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Everybody's a little bit naughty — don't miss out on seeing the musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic novel. With music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, embark on a journey with the mischievous Matilda as she demonstrates that even the smallest person can make a big difference.

Will you dare to dream? Or will you be a little bit naughty? See *Matilda The Musical* at the Cambridge Theatre in London’s West End. __*Matilda The Musical* tickets are available on London Theatre now.__

## *Matilda The Musical*, a captivating tale of empowerment

Adapted from the incomparable children's novel by Roald Dahl, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda the Musical proves that it pays to stand up for what you believe in. With ingenious staging, quirky choreography, exceptional scenic design, and an incredible cast of young performers, you will be awed from start to finish.

After opening at the RSC's home in Stratford-upon-Avon, the musical transferred to the West End's Cambridge Theatre.*Matilda* won seven Olivier Awards in 2012 — alongside *Hamilton* and *Cabaret*, it’s the biggest overall win of any London musical. Even though you can now catch *Matilda* on the big screen, there’s nothing like seeing the musical in London live. 

## What is *Matilda The Musical* about?

Meet Matilda Wormwood. She’s an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination, a sharp mind, and telekinetic powers, dares to take a stand and change her destiny. When she faces Crunchem Hall headmistress Miss Trunchbull, she must challenge those above her for the greater good. Can Matilda, Miss Honey, and her classmates do the unthinkable and defeat Trunchbull? Watch them swing through the auditorium and revolt their way to a resolution.

## What makes *Matilda The Musical* such an outstanding family-friendly show? 

*Matilda the Musical* stands out above the rest due to its small but mighty lead character. Wise beyond her years, Matilda imparts valuable lessons on the power of education and the importance of standing up for what’s right. *Matilda* is brought to life on stage with fun choreography, incredible scenic designs, and witty music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.

[The show will inspire audiences of all ages, as cast member Elliot Harper attested:](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/interviews/matilda-elliot-harper-and-lauren-byrne-power-of-imaginative-storytelling) “It’s very sophisticated and adult audiences get a kick out of following the story because it's pretty nuanced. There's also a lot for children and younger people to enjoy. It's very vivid and comic book in its storytelling.”

## Who wrote *Matilda The Musical*?

Roald Dahl's 1988 children's story of the same name informs the Matilda show. British screenwriter Dennis Kelly adapted Matilda for the stage alongside Tim Minchin who provides a catchy original score, with songs including "Revolting Children," "When I Grow Up," and "Naughty."

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Note: There has been cast changes since this review!We are rapidly drifting into that peculiarly English time of year when even the sanest of actors and production companies seem to take leave of their senses. Men dress up as women, women dress up as men and well-worn jokes that never ought to have seen the light of day in the first place are resurrected with abandon.Yes, panto season is with us once again. But '<a href="/show/matilda-the-musical">Matilda The Musical</a>', even though it is being aired during this silliest of seasons, isn't really a panto, even if it has some hallmarks of that genre.Based on Roald Dahl's novel 'Matilda' (first published in 1988 and turned into a film directed by Danny DeVito in 1996) the musical was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company and has book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. It is the story of an unwanted daughter who turns out to be something of a prodigy. Mr Wormwood is a dodgy second-hand car salesman who rather foolishly sells clapped-out bangers to the Russian Mafia. Mrs Wormwood has a penchant for Latin American dancing and dresses in garish costumes. The Wormwoods dislike their daughter Matilda intensely. They do not understand her interest in books and encourage her to be like her older brother and fall comatose in front of the 'telly'. And Mr Wormwood even goes so far as to refer to Matilda as 'boy' even though she repeatedly corrects him. When Matilda heads off to school she surprises her teacher Miss Honey with her mathematical skills and intelligence. But she falls foul of the child-hating headmistress, the former hammer-thrower Miss Trunchbull.A small army of children tackle the numerous roles, with multiple child actors rotating the parts at different performances - a nightmare I would think for the production staff, having to rehearse so many actors. But a quick glance through the biogs in the programme tells you that many of the small actors in this cast have more experience than a lot of actors get in a lifetime. They've done it all from The Sound of Music through Peter Pan and Oliver!, covering Macbeth along the way. And this wealth of talent and experience shines through all the performances, including those actors making their professional débuts. There's terrific support from the bigger actors too. In particular, Bertie Carvel makes the most of the plumb role of Miss Trunchbull making her a controlled, but incredibly sadistic head who delights in putting children into the 'chokey' cupboard. Melanie La Barrie is a wonderfully mumsy, story-loving librarian, and Paul Kaye is equally well-cast as the pushy, second-hand car dealer.On the occasion I saw the show, Cleo Demetriou took the lead as Matilda. Ms Demetriou is an enormously talented young actor with a charming singing voice to match. She combines in the role intelligent confidence with a certain intellectual aloofness, but finally shows she is just a child who needs a cuddle now and then too.One mum sitting near to me declared the show 'brilliant' and her offspring sat wide-eyed and transfixed throughout as if ET had just landed in person on the stage. In fact, all the children in the audience seemed totally mesmerised even though some of them were barely of school age. Not only that, but many seemed surprisingly clued-in to some of the more adult jokes which are sensibly injected at various points to keep the adults as happy as the smaller members of the audience. However, if my ears served me correctly, there were a couple of lewd comments from Mrs Wormwood which seemed unnecessarily gratuitous given the audience composition.The second half does not quite match up to the first in terms of the humour and tends towards the sentimental even if the final message about there not always being happy endings has much to commend it. So, I would not go quite as far as my neighbour in describing it as 'brilliant', but <a href="/show/matilda-the-musical">Matilda the Musical</a>&nbsp;is nevertheless hugely enjoyable and cracking Christmas fun. <a href="/show/matilda-the-musical">Matilda Tickets</a> are now on sale. &nbsp;"It is the best new British musical since <a href="/show/billy-elliot">Billy Elliot</a>." Charles Spencer for The Telegraph"It's an evening of unadulterated bliss." Lyn Gardner for The Guardian"A beasty baddie and stonking songs" Quentin Letts for The Daily MailExternal links to full reviews from popular press <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/london-shows/8913998/Matilda-Cambridge-Theatre-review.html" target="Top">Telegraph</a> - <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2011/nov/25/matilda-review" target="Top">Guardian</a>

Matilda The Musical Review

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Matilda The Musical is the multi award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.

The Cambridge Theatre opened in 1930. The theatre occupies a triangular site on Seven Dials. 

The Cambridge Theatre opened with a production of *Masquerade*, a revue type show by André Charlot. In 1984, the theatre was renamed "the magic castle of Seven Dials" in the hopes of bringing magic shows to the West End — the scheme ended after a year. 

In 1999, the building became part of the Really Useful Group Ltd portfolio of theatres. Andrew Lloyd Webber premiered *The Beautiful Game* in 2000, with musicals including *Chicago* and *Jerry Springer – The Opera*. [*Matilda*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/matilda-the-musical) opened at the Cambridge Theatre in November 2011.

## Cambridge Theatre Seating Information

The auditorium has three levels – Stalls, Royal Circle and Grand Circle.

Stalls seating is not affected by the overhang from the Royal Circle.

The Royal Circle is set far back, and with a shallow rake in the seats the audience seated here may feel detached from the action. 

The Grand Circle is steeply raked which offers good sightlines.

## Where is *Matilda The Musical* in London?

*Matilda The Musical* is at the Cambridge Theatre Theatre in London. The Cambridge Theatre is located in Seven Dials. It's close to the Shaftesbury Theatre, the Gillian Lynne Theatre, and the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

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