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Matilda the Musical

Thursday 26th Feb 2026

location_city The Empire Theatre, Sunderland

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Matilda the Musical

Matilda the Musical is a multi award-winning musical based on the classic Roald Dahl novel, "Matilda".

The musical musical adaptation features a book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Australian funny-man Tim Minchin.

In 2012/ 13, there was barely an award ceremony that the show did did not win in at least one category. As of 2013, the show holds the record for the most Olivier awards won by a musical (seven).

The Empire Theatre

High St
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR1 3EX

Website

https://www.sunderlandempire.org.uk

Telephone

0191 514 2517