Matilda The Musical in Cardiff 2027

Matilda The Musical leaps onto the stage with a whirlwind of imagination and whimsy! Experience the magic as this beloved tale enchants audiences at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, Dec 9, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027. Don’t miss your chance to witness this extraordinary production—grab your Matilda The Musical tickets today!

Matilda The Musical Cardiff Tickets

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Cast in Cardiff

Here is the principal UK and Ireland tour cast of Matilda The Musical, focusing on the main roles only.

• Madison Davis as Matilda
• Mollie Hutton as Matilda
• Olivia Ironmonger as Matilda
• Sanna Kurihara as Matilda
• Richard Hurst as Miss Trunchbull
• Tessa Kadler as Miss Honey
• Adam Stafford as Mr Wormwood
• Rebecca Thornhill as Mrs Wormwood

The Venue: Wales Millennium Centre

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Matilda The Musical in Cardiff in 2026–2027?

Matilda The Musical plays at Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff from Wednesday 9 December 2026 to Sunday 17 January 2027, running right through the Christmas and New Year period so you have plenty of dates to choose from.

Where is Matilda The Musical playing in Cardiff?

The show is on at Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay, a large modern arts venue with a main auditorium that regularly hosts major touring West End productions, making it well suited to a full-scale musical like Matilda.

What is Matilda The Musical about?

Matilda The Musical is based on Roald Dahl’s classic story and follows Matilda Wormwood, an extraordinary little girl with a vivid imagination, a sharp mind, and telekinetic powers, who is neglected by her parents and bullied by the fearsome headmistress Miss Trunchbull, but bravely decides to stand up for herself and her friends to change all their lives for the better.

Which awards has Matilda The Musical won?

The production is a multi-award-winning Royal Shakespeare Company musical that has collected more than 100 major awards worldwide, including seven Olivier Awards and multiple Best Musical prizes, and it has been enjoyed by over 12 million people in around 100 cities.

What are the performance times and running time in Cardiff?

Cardiff performances are expected to follow the standard pattern for the tour, with 7:30 pm evening shows on most days and 2:30 pm matinees on selected dates, and the running time is about 2 hours 35 minutes including one interval, so you can plan travel, meals, and childcare around a full afternoon or evening out.

Is Matilda The Musical suitable for children and families?

The show is generally recommended for ages 6 and over, with no children under 4 admitted and every audience member needing their own seat; under 16s must sit with an adult, and the show includes loud, darkly comic, and emotionally intense moments, so it is best for school-age children who can sit through a full-length musical.

Are there any content or sensory warnings for the Cardiff performances?

The production uses bright and flashing lights, loud sound effects, stage haze or smoke, and onstage balloon pops, and actors sometimes move through the auditorium, so people who are sensitive to light, noise, or sudden effects should keep this in mind when deciding whether to bring younger children and where to sit.

How much do tickets for Matilda The Musical in Cardiff cost?

Prices for Matilda in Cardiff are in line with other tour venues and West End ranges, typically starting from lower bands around the high teens to low twenties and rising for better seats and peak dates, with top prices in premium central locations and for the most popular performances in the Christmas holiday period.

How can I get cheaper tickets for Matilda The Musical in Cardiff?

To get cheaper tickets, try to book early while the lowest price bands are still available, look for weekday performances outside of the busiest holiday dates, choose seats in higher or more distant tiers rather than premium stalls, and stay flexible with your dates so you can pick shows that still display the starting “from” price instead of only premium options.

Are there any discounts or special ticket schemes available?

On the tour there are offers such as “buy one and get one under 16s half price” on selected Tuesday to Thursday performances, as well as group booking discounts and members’ priority booking windows, so families and larger groups can often save money by choosing eligible dates and booking together rather than separately.

Can I book Matilda The Musical in Cardiff as part of a theatre break?

Some theatre break providers offer packages that combine Matilda tickets with hotel stays, sometimes including breakfast or extras, which can be a good way to turn the Cardiff run into a short city break while also potentially accessing bundled pricing.

Why should I see Matilda The Musical in Cardiff?

This Christmas 2026 season brings the full-scale, multi-award-winning Royal Shakespeare Company production to Roald Dahl’s birthplace of Cardiff, offering West End–level staging, Tim Minchin’s witty songs, and Dennis Kelly’s clever script in a modern Welsh venue, making it a memorable festive outing for both adults and children.

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