The Royal Shakespeare Company’s smash hit production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, will come to Birmingham Hippodrome in July 2026.

The internationally renowned musical continues to play to packed houses in the West End at the Cambridge Theatre and has been seen by 12 million people across 100 cities around the world.

This anarchic production, about a strong and determined heroine with a vivid imagination, has won over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical.  A film adaptation made by the core creative team received its World Premiere at the London Film Festival in October 2022 and can now be watched on Netflix.

Written by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and developed and directed by Matthew Warchus, the production is designed by Rob Howell, with choreography by Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Hugh Vanstone, sound by Simon Baker and special effects and illusions by Paul Kieve.

Casting, further tour dates and further creative team details will be announced in due course.

Matilda The Musical comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 1 July until Sunday 2 August 2026. Priority Booking for Friends of Birmingham Hippodrome will be from 11am on Monday 24 March, and general on sale from 11am on Wednesday 26 March. Tickets can be purchased at birminghamhippodrome.com