“Sometimes You Have to Be a Little Bit Naughty if You Want to Change Your Story”
The stage at Thornhill Community Academy will be filled with the spirit of rebellion and imagination when students present Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. on Thursday 23rd April 2026.

Based on the beloved book Matilda by Roald Dahl and adapted from the award-winning full-length musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. features a book by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. The story follows an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

“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,” says Drew Cohen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Music Theatre International. “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,” he adds.

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI.