CLASSMATES
The classmates are on stage a lot of the time! They will become a team together! All classmates need to be able to sing, dance and follow instructions as well as portray fantastic acting and facial expressions. They will need to attend more rehearsals than most, so will need to be extremely dedicated.
All classmates can be played by either gender.
All main roles will need to audition on Saturday 9th November. Rehearsal and instrumental tracks will be sent upon receipt of application form but monologues can be found within the pack.
Matilda
Double Cast
(Ideally not taller than 140cm)
The hero of the show! Resilient, brilliant, creative and kind despite growing up in difficult circumstances. They wIll need to sing, dance and be a very confident actor who is able to listen to instructions and learn lines incredibly quickly as well as adapt to changes well.
Eric (-8 yrs)
Single Cast
Eric has the very first solo line of the entire show.
With lots of singing opportunities this role needs a strong singer and dancer who is able to portray brilliant facial expressions too!
Bruce
Double or Single Cast
Bruce has some big solo opportunities and his huge moments scene as he takes on Trunchbull with her cake punishment scene.
Requires a singer who is able to project and belt the songs as well as someone who is able to act with great facial expressions.
Amanda (-9 yrs)
Single Cast
The student that gets thrown by Trunchbull for wearing her hair in plaits!
Must be a good singer, actor, and must be able to follow dance instructions as well as portray fantastic facial expressions.
Lavender
Single Cast
Matilda's Best Friend with a few solo opportunities. Her big solo being BaRalena in Miracle with her big squeeking vocals!
Tommy (11+)
Single Cast
Must be a good singer, actor, and must be able to follow dance instructions as well as portray fantastic facial expressions.
Alice
Single Cast
Must be a good singer, actor, and must be able to follow dance instructions as well as portray fantastic facial expressions.
Nigel
Single Cast
Must be a good singer, actor, and must be able to follow dance instructions as well as portray fantastic facial expressions. His moment is hiding under a pile of blazers from Trunchbull!
Hortensia (11+)
Single Cast
Must be a good singer, actor, and must be able to follow dance instructions as well as portray fantastic facial expressions.
OTHER MAIN ROLES
There are some really great roles, each playing a huge part in the production!
Trunchbull (11+)
Single Cast
A very confident actor who has the ability to be able to portray humour well! A comedy role as well as a villain role!
Miss Honey (11+)
Double Cast
This role requires a very skilled singer who is confident when performing harder repertoire.
Miss Honey is a gentle, nervous character who is very timid and kind.
Librarian (11+)
Single Cast
The librarian who becomes close to Matilda and listens to all of her storytelling, she too narrates parts of the show.
Mr Wormwood
Double Cast
A huge comedy role which requires great acting and control along with not worrying about looking silly. No singing in this role.
Mrs Wormwood
Double Cast
A huge comedy role which requires great acting and control along with not worrying about looking silly. No singing in this role but must be a good and confident dancer.
Michael
Single Cast
He is lazy, and says only one word but a lot!
A funny character of a stroppy teenage boy.
Acrobat
Single Cast
Acrobat is a female in Matilda's imagination.
Escapologist
Single Cast
The husband of the acrobat who has to escape from the cage to save his wife. Another character in Matilda's imagination.
Rudolpho
Single Cast
Mrs Wormwood's dance teacher who never stops moving! Must be confident in dance, and happy to look silly!