Matilda Musical Theatre Show - Any good?

[Sweetpea63]

I am thinking of taking my child (in first year of school) to see the show in London. Have seen mixed reviews online so in two minds about it.

Many thanks in advance!

Yes, whether you remember a lot of songs is key!

Loved it.

I wasn't takennwith the first couple of songs, but then I was swept away by it.

To watch and listen to "Quiet" and "When I grow up" being performed live on stage is fantastic (and possibly caused a lump in my throat!) .

I think dc were 10 and 12.

I would love to see it again.

It’s brilliant but could be scary or worrying for a young kid - I’d say 8 plus?

Went years ago and still think about that huge swing. Loved the whole thing. Brilliant and clever. So very memorable and entertaining whatever age you are.

Brilliant! Was a sell out in southampton

I went in 2018 and GS was 8 he loved it so did I and I wasn't a massive fan of the film although my 2 kids loved it at the time and still do.

I took another GS in reception year to Charlie and the chocolate factory stage show and he lived that he would have been fine with Matilda too.

It’s amazing! We went in January and my 11 yo and 10 yo loved it x

I agree with this ^

Took DS as part of his 10th birthday and we both loved it! It has a couple jumpy bits though, maybe a bit much for 5 year olds.

When I Grow Up has me in pieces every time.

I didn’t enjoy it - to me, it felt like watching a school production. My children liked it more than I did, though they are much older than yours and I agree with others that it would be long for a 5 as old.

Had been really keen to see it, but was v disappointed. DD was 8 at the time and fell asleep half way through.

Dc were 10, 14 and 17 and all really enjoyed it. I wouldn’t take a child under about 7 just for the length.

For those who didn’t enjoy it - I wonder if you had a less good actress playing Matilda? I think the experience really rests on having a good one and I believe it rotates.

we have seen it twice but think you need to wait a couple of years.

It’s the favourite show my niece has seen , even beating frozen . I enjoyed it too as an adult , brought back fond memories of reading the book as a child

I saw it a few years ago and loved it!

I saw it in London with a slightly superior 15yo DS who was really impressed with the live musicians and choreography- all those changing letter blocks, the swings and the slightly bullying martial arts gestures. Miss Trunchbull was deliciously evil and I screamed when (spoiler).
DD was 8 and enraptured. We still talk about it. “Everything I Learnt (I Learnt from TELLY)” was a new one for us.

Like PP I wouldn’t go with a 6yo. Too long and a bit scary.