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Watch the NEW trailer for the Matilda the Musical movie

Last updated 15 June 2022

Watch the official trailer of the Matilda The Musical movie – set to be released later this year in cinemas and streaming on Netflix.

Meet the exception to the rules! 📚

Roald Dahl's #MatildaTheMusical is coming to #Netflix and Exclusively At UK & Ireland Cinemas This Christmas. #MatildaMovie pic.twitter.com/tINLY91xtv
— Matilda The Musical (@MatildaMusical) June 15, 2022

Starring Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchbull and Alisha Weir as Matilda, the film is based on the award-winning RSC’s Matilda The Musical.

The film is written by Dennis Kelly, directed by Matthew Warchus and includes the hit music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.

Matilda The Musical will be released by Sony Pictures in cinemas on 22 December this year and then released on Netflix later that month.

Book your school trip to Matilda The Musical

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 musical is the perfect treat for students of all ages. It’s a fantastic introduction to theatre for Primary age children and a brilliant production to analyse for KS3, GCSE and A-Level students.

With an exclusive schools rate, free teacher places, direct links to the curriculum and free teaching resources – Matilda The Musical makes a brilliant theatre school trip.

Ask a question, book your tickets or get a free quote using the form below.

Or get in touch via email (tom@theschooltrip.co.uk) or give us a call on 020 8064 0974.

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