15 facts about Matilda The Musical to celebrate 15 years on stage

1. Matilda The Musical has been seen by over 12 million people worldwide (London, 2015)

2. Over 130 girls have played the title role worldwide (London, 2022)

3. At 4ft 4in tall, Matilda Wormwood is the smallest leading lady in the West End (London, 2023)

4. The Blackboard moves 15.5 miles over the course of a year at a top speed of 1.5mph (London, 2024)

5. Miss Honey and Matilda enjoy cups of real hot tea on stage complete with milk and a biscuit at each performance during the song My House (London, 2024)

6. The production gets through over 100 tubs of chocolate spread each year (London, 2022)

7. All voice over commentary used in the production is voiced by the musical’s writer Dennis Kelly, pictured (right) with the show's composer Tim Minchin (2024)

8. The Crunchem Hall School badge that features on the children’s blazers is designed by Quentin Blake (London, 2024)

9. Matilda The Musical has won more than 100 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical (London, 2022)

10. The production has played in more than 100 cities, including Sydney, New York, Tokyo and Shanghai, with Abu Dhabi becoming its 100th city in 2024 (Sydney, 2015)

11. Matilda The Musical is the 10th longest running musical in London's history (London, 2021)

12. It was the last production to be staged in our temporary Courtyard Theatre in 2010, before it was reopened as The Other Place in 2016 (Pictured, the original costume designs by Rob Howell)

13. In 2012, Matilda The Musical won the Guinness World Record for most number of Olivier Award wins for a musical, with seven in total. That record has since been reached, but not surpassed, by Hamilton and Cabaret (Pictured, Composer Tim Minchin with the young touring cast of 2025)

14. There have been more than 10,000 performances of the show to date (London, 2025)

15. Matilda The Musical celebrates its official 15th year on stage in 2025, also coinciding with its second major UK and Ireland Tour. Happy birthday, Matilda! (London, 2024)

15 facts about Matilda The Musical to celebrate 15 years on stage

15 Facts About Matilda The Musical

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