Matilda

“I love this show. If you are looking for a family musical on the West End, this one is top of the class. Tim Minchin (music and lyrics) and Dennis Kelly (book) actually improve on Roald Dahl’s original by giving the little girl at the centre of the story real agency and a chance to change her own story. The music and lyrics are both intricate and witty, the characterisations bold—the fearsome headteacher Miss Trunchbull is played by a man—the design (Rob Howell) is ingenious and Matthew Warchus’ production zips along but makes sure there is plenty of heart under all of the fizz.”