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Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda the Musical’ to embark on its second tour in UK, Ireland

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Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda the Musical’ to embark on its second tour in UK, Ireland


‘Matilda the Musical’ is an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic 1988 novel

Roald Dahl’s famous Matilda the Musical is all set to embark its second major tour in the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2025.

The musical play will premiere at Leicester’s Curve in October 2025 and will then go to multiple cities in the UK including; Liverpool, Bradford, Edinburgh, Manchester, Sunderland and Plymouth until April 2026.

The official dates of the UK and Ireland tour are yet to be announced.

The writer of the play, Dennis Kelly confirmed the news of the second major tour saying that it feels great to share this little girl’s story with people.

In a statement, he added: “I’m delighted that Matilda’s going out on tour again in 2025. It’s great to get the chance to bring this little girl’s story to people in their home cities and towns, and to all those theatres where theatre really matters.”

Moreover, the composer and Lyricist, Tim Minchin and Director Mathew Warchus also expressed their excitement on embarking this major milestone, reports British Theatre Guide.

Warchus stated: “I’m delighted that our production is about to be seen live by a whole new generation of children and families in theatres across the UK and Ireland. It’s a show we’re really proud of and an inspiring story of courage that we really care about, so it’s genuinely wonderful to see it continue bringing joy to audiences of all ages.”

Based on Roald Dahl’s book, Matilda the Musical has been seen by 12 million people in 100 cities and still continues to play in London’s Cambridge theatre. 



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