Venue:
Theatre Royal Nelson
Nelson Musical Theatre is thrilled to present Matilda the Musical, the dazzling stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved tale, brought to life with electrifying music by Tim Minchin and a heartwarming script by Dennis Kelly.
This internationally acclaimed musical tells the story of Matilda Wormwood, a precocious young girl with a love of books, a razor-sharp mind, and a quiet resilience. Despite being misunderstood by her neglectful parents and terrorised by the formidable Miss Trunchbull, Matilda discovers her own extraordinary powers and dares to take a stand. With the help of her kind-hearted teacher Miss Honey and a group of spirited classmates, Matilda proves that even the smallest among us can change the world.
Featuring a vibrant cast of 36 talented children and adult performers, this production bursts with energy, humour, and emotion. Audiences will be swept away by unforgettable musical numbers like “Naughty”, “When I Grow Up”, and “Revolting Children”, each packed with clever lyrics and infectious melodies.
Expect stunning choreography, imaginative staging, and a story that celebrates the power of courage, kindness, and creativity. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Roald Dahl or discovering Matilda for the first time, this show promises an unforgettable theatrical experience for all ages.
Director: John Amosa
Musical Director: Chris Lukies
Choreographer: Gemma Laing
Vocal Director: Lily-Ellen Martin-Hine
Production Management: Hugh Neill, Tobias Young
Production Secretary: Lillie Prestidge
Technical Manager: Cameron Banner
Stage Manager: Michael Gibbs
Sound Designer & Operator: Cameron Banner
Lighting Designer: Robbie Burns
Lighting Operators: Robbie Burns, Amelia Hall
Video Designer: Cameron Banner
Sound and Video Systems Tech: Riley Fielding
Construction/Fly Floor Manager: Nigel Gibbs
Wardrobe Manager: Jen Amosa
Set Design: Cameron Banner, Nigel Gibbs, Robbie Burns, John Amosa
Assistant Stage Manager: Mel Stewart
Deputy Stage Manager: Jody Cowe
Crew Manager: Amanda Lockwood
Stage Crew: Francesca Dunstan-Hart, Charlie Perry, Imogen Bezett, Anastazja Fastier, Sandra Williamson, Suzanne Borlase, Louisa Hahn, Bailea Hahn, Jessica Shrimpton
Wardrobe/Wig Team: Justine Mutch, Pauline Farley, Margy Wallace, Anna Koldau, Isla Amosa, Christine Robertson, Andrea Ranieri
Props Team: Karina Tomlin, Melanie Brookes, Gemma Laing, Cameron Banner
Makeup: Lily-Ellen Martin-Hine, Emma Common, Catherine Courtney, Lillie Prestidge
Follow Spot Caller: Amber Collier
Follow Spot Operators: Tracy Gibbs, Lucy Burns
Mic Team: Tracy Gibbs, Amelia Hall, Lily-Ellen Martin-Hine
Set Construction: Nigel Gibbs, Cameron Banner, Chris Lukies, Robbie Burns
Painting: Cameron Banner, Amber Collier, Lucy Burns, Nigel Gibbs, Sorana Brown, Carmen Cook, Lynda Cherry
Stage Door Keeper: Sorana Brown
Marketing: Tobias Young, Lily-Ellen Martin-Hine, Gemma Laing, Hugh Neill
Photography: Braden Fastier, Amby Cowe
Programme: Stephen Rutherford
Graphics Design: Tobias Young
Sponsorship: Hugh Neill, Stuart Yank
Rigging Advisor: Rob Peters
Catering: Hugh Neill, Barbara Seymour, Courtney Hall, Zambero Richmond, Sals Richmond, Divina Harris, Betty Ross, Joy Shackleton
Chaperones: Emma Biggam, Erica Blatchford, Amanda Lockwood, Karina Tomlin, Jess Shrimpton, Francesca Dunstan-Hart, Sandra Williamson, Imogen Bezett, Joanne Piemontesi, Carrie Thomas, Louisa Hahn, Melanie Brookes, Justine Mutch, Sorana Brown, Hilary Bird
Miss Trunchbull: Jake Danson
Miss Honey: Michaela Carruthers
Mr. Wormwood: Saul Gibney
Mrs. Wormwood: Divina Harris
Mrs. Phelps: Betty Ross
Rudolpho: Joel Sangster
Ecapologist: Florian Schrimpf
Acrobat: Carrie Thomas
Doctor: Jessica D’ath
Children’s Entertainer/Sergei: Shayne Hendry
Ensemble: Courtney Hall, Alicia Hellens, Victoria Lagrutta, Joy Shackleton, Emma-Joy Andrews, Olivia Thomas, Rosa Babington
Matilda: Eden Hart, Scarlett Shrimpton, Natalia Piemontesi
Bruce: Tyler Laing, Meadow Hahn
Lavender: Sylvie Brookes, Iyla Mutch
Nigel: Giancarlo Piemontesi, Flynn Blatchford
Alice: Sacha Tomlin, Aria Gibney
Amanda: Maya Brown, Alexis Bezett
Eric: Etta Biggam, Georgia Perry
Hortensia: Macy-Jane Biggam, Florence Piper
Tommy: Zofia Fastier, Eden Thomas
Big Kids: Lily Bird, Elizabeth Lockwood, Stella Carppe
Bass: Katie Scott, Emily Bolton
Cello: Jessie Wilson, Skye Stirling
Drums: Stephen Rutherford
Guitar: Will Sowerby
Keyboard 1: Julie Cheeseman
Keyboard 2: Sue Stubbs, Anne Shearer
Percussion: Mattie Lang
Reed 1: Lochie Wright
Reed 2: Roy Inwood
Trumpet 1: Andy Appleton
Trumpet 2: John Jones
Trombone:Kate Redgrove
For the New Zealand Music Theatre Consortium:
NZMTC Management: Craig Ogilvie, Merryn Osborne, Shaun Murphy
Operations Manager: Kate Ghent
Touring Technical Manager: David Bosworth
Tour Manager: Craig Ogilvie
Legal Advisor: Markham Lee
Accountants: BDO Taranaki
Production Designer: Harold Moot
Technical Director: David Bosworth
Visual Realisation: David Spark – Pixel Productions
Consulting Director/Wardrobe Design: Stephen Robertson
Props Design: Chrissy Lassen
Set Construction: Scenic Solutions – Dave Gill/Andrew Hampton
Costume Construction: Tina Thomas Costume
Touring Mechanists: David Bosworth, Dave Gill
Touring Wardrobe Managers: Derryn Hart
NZTMC Partners:
New Plymouth Operatic Society Incorporated
Showbiz Christchurch (Christchurch Operatic Inc)
Book by: Dennis Kelly
Music and Lyrics by: Tim Minchin
Orchestrations and Additional Music: Chris Nightingale
Based on the book, Matilda by Roald Dahl
Matilda was first commissioned and produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and premiered at The Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, England on 9 November 2010. It transferred to the Cambridge Theatre in the West End of London on 25 October 2011 and received its US premiere at the Shubert Theatre, Broadway, USA on 4 March 2013.
