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Five reasons why you should see Matilda!
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Celebrating its tenth anniversary at the [**Cambridge Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/cambridge-theatre-london), [***Matilda***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/matilda-the-musical-tickets) remains a popular show in London’s West End. Based on the magical story by renowned author, **Roald Dahl*,* **and with songs by actor and award-winning writer, **Tim Minchin**, this musical was always set to be a hit.
### 1. Based on a classic story
*Matilda* is a classic story that many have grown up with and adore. Before its adaptation into a hit musical, *Matilda* was adapted for the big screen in a film starring **Mara Wilson**. Fast forward 15 years, and it was brought to the West End in 2011. Seeing this iconic and cherished story brought to the stage in such a magical and whimsical way is a treat for all the senses.
### 2. Amazing staging and lighting effects
The show is full of amazing special effects that leave the audience spellbound; Matilda’s special telekinetic powers are especially fascinating to see being portrayed on stage. The magic and special effects are not just limited to Matilda, other characters also have amazing moments; Amanda Thripp gets swung around by her pigtails by the scary Miss Trunchbull in a way that will leave you in awe and you will be wondering just how they did it.
### 3. Immersive Performers
Make sure you look all around you as performers can and will appear from anywhere. One thing is for certain, you’ll certainly feel immersed in Matilda’s world.
### 4. The Characters
The show’s characterisation is quite simply amazing! The characters you know and love are faithfully represented by a talented cast including **Elliot Harper** who makes a wonderfully comedic Miss Trunchbull. Matilda’s parents Mr and Mrs Wormwood are played by **Sebastien Torika** and **Annette McLaughlin**, their characterisations are spot on! **Torika** even cracks a few jokes and has the audience captivated before the second act begins.
### 5. The music
The music is written by the talented **Tim Minchin** who won an award for *Matilda* at the Olivier Awards in 2012. The most iconic song, 'When I Grow Up'*,* will have you singing it for many weeks after you’ve seen the show.
On its marvellous ten-year run, this is definitely a musical you will need to experience.
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