Base Entertainment Asia and GWB Entertainment in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company have announced that the multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical will be returning to the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands from 9 March 2024.

Last in Singapore in 2019, this tour of the award-winning musical has been touted as a tonic for audiences of all ages. Based off celebrated British author Roald Dahl’s children’s novel of the same name, this anarchic production about a strong and determined heroine with a vivid imagination has now won 101 international awards including 24 for Best Musical.

GWB Entertainment Executive Producer, Paul Warwick Griffin says: “This exceptional musical continues to win hearts and minds of audiences all around the world and remains one of the brightest lights on London’s West End. We are delighted to be bringing Matilda The Musical back to the excellent Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands”.

The Royal Shakespeare Company Executive Producer, Griselda Yorke says: “We are delighted to be returning to Singapore with Matilda The Musical. We cannot wait to welcome more audiences to enjoy this ingenious musical about an extraordinary little girl”.

Base Entertainment Asia Chief Executive Officer, Chantal Prudhomme says: “Matilda The Musical is a timeless tale of resilience, intellect, and the boundless power of imagination. We are thrilled to be bringing the musical back to Singapore, where its magic will once again ignite the hearts and minds of audiences young and old. At Base Entertainment Asia, we are dedicated to bringing world-class entertainment that transcends generations and sparks creativity in all of us. In a world where technology often distracts, we aim to captivate attention through the arts, reminding us all that imagination knows no bounds”.

The cast includes: Ryan Anderson (Rudolpho), Londiwe Dhlomo-Dlamini (Mrs Phelps), Jason Kajdi (Escapologist), Jamie Kaye (Michael Wormwood/Tommy), Matthew Rowland (Mr Wormwood), Gemma Scholes (Miss Honey), Emily Squibb (Mrs Wormwood), Lucy Warway (Lavender) and James Wolstenholme (Miss Trunchbull. The ensemble includes: Lola Adaja, Renee Alexandra, Jazmin Bird, Alex Charles, Joseph Craig, Sinéad Donnelly, Molly Rees Howe, Brooke Kelly, Kent Jeycocke, Katie Lee, Weslee Swain Lauder, Lizzie Nance, Jonathan Raath, Logan Timbre and Lucas Angelo Ward. The three performers playing the title role are Yolani Balfour, Donna Craig, Myla Williams. They are joined by Daniel Abrahams, Jayden Seder, Erich Jordaan and Gideon van Biljon as Bruce and Eric.

More than a decade since the multi award-winning production opened in London, this iconic British musical has been seen by 11 million people across more than 90 cities worldwide. 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. Sony Pictures U.K. and Tristar Pictures’ two-time BAFTA nominated film is now available worldwide to stream globally on Netflix.

Matilda The Musical plays at the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands from 9th March 2024. Tickets available here