It was announced today that the Royal Shakespeare Company’s smash hit production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, will add five further dates to its upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland.
The show, which this year celebrates 15 years on stage, opens at the Curve, Leicester on 6 October 2025, before travelling to Bradford, Liverpool, Plymouth, Sunderland, Edinburgh and Manchester where it will run through March and April of 2026.
The new tour dates begin in April 2026 at the Mayflower Theatre Southampton, followed by performances in Bristol, Birmingham, Norwich and Milton Keynes where the show will play until 14 November 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.
Priority Booking for Bristol, Birmingham and Milton Keynes will be from 11am on Monday 24 March, and general on sale from 11am on Wednesday 26 March. For Southampton – Priority Booking is from 10am on Thursday 27 March, and general on sale from 10am on Wednesday 2 April. In Norwich, Priority Booking starts from Monday 24 March, with general on sale from Friday 25 April.
Casting, further tour dates and further creative team details will be announced in due course.
For all tour booking information visit www.matildathemusical.com
