Ysgol Llanfyllin will be the hosting its own musical showcase this February as it presents its junior version of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical.
The show will be held at Ysgol Llanfyllin’s Theatr Llwyn on Tuesday, February 7; Wednesday, February 8 and Thursday, February 9, at 7pm.
Based on the acclaimed book and West End musical, the school’s production of Matilda will see a cast of 110 showcasing the performances they have been rehearsing since September.
Students from Ysgol Llanfyllin as students from Crunchem Hall.
The production was supported by Music Theatre International, a theatrical licensing agency that grants theatres from around the world the rights to perform a selection of musicals from around the world, providing official scripts, musical materials and theatrical resources that allow schools to hold their own small scale productions of West End shows.
Drew Cohen, president and Chief Executive Officer of Music Theatre International said: “One of my favorite moments early on in the show is when Matilda sings, ‘Even if you are little you can do a lot’. It’s such a powerful reminder for each of us, tall and small, to take ownership in how we can create our reality.
Llanfyllin's own Miss Trunchbull.
“Through the process of putting on this musical, these students are doing just that: they are joining together and working hard to create this extraordinary event for their community. We think they deserve a standing ovation for all their work.”
Published in 1988, Roald Dahl’s original book that told the story of a precocious and well-read little girl who used her unflinching imagination and uncanny powers to stand up against unjust and unfair systems around her, was released to crucial acclaim.
The book was named as one of the best young adult/children’s books of all time by the BBC’s Big Read survey and Time Magazine.
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In 2011 the book was adapted into an award winning musical by Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly, earning seven Oliver awards.
A film adaptation was released in 2022, starring Lashna Lynch, Stephen Graham and Emma Thompson, which opened the London Film festival and received positive reviews.
On December 22, the cast and crew of Ysgol Llanfyllin’s Matilda were treated to special screening of the film at The Regent Cinema in Newtown.
Tickets for the show cost £5 for adults, and the evening will also feature refreshments and a raffle.
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