Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR.

Award-winning musical phenomenon Matilda JR. comes to Newcastle for a strictly limited school holiday season!

One of the world's most celebrated family musicals is coming to Newcastle these July school holidays, as Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR. takes over Hunter Theatre for a spectacular two-week season.

Bursting with Tim Minchin's riotous score, exhilarating choreography and larger-than-life characters, the production brings to life the beloved story of an extraordinary little girl whose courage and imagination prove that even the smallest person can change the world.

Since premiering with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Matilda the Musical has become a global phenomenon, delighting millions of audience members across London's West End, Broadway, Australia and beyond. Winner of more than 100 international awards, it remains one of the most acclaimed family musicals ever created.

The production features a cast of 106 of Newcastle's most impressive young performers, in what promises to be one of the region's biggest family theatre events these school holidays.

Featuring spectacular production numbers, unforgettable songs including Naughty, When I Grow Up and Revolting Children, and a story that has inspired audiences for more than three decades, Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR. promises an unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences of all ages in what is sure to be a highlight of the July school holidays.