London's West End Production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL Visits Hong Kong; Tickets Now On Sale!

Hong Kong--For the first time ever, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and GWB Entertainment present the Royal Shakespeare Company production of "Matilda The Musical" in Hong Kong's Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, from September 20, 2019. Tickets now on sale at HKTicketing.com (Tues. to Fri. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and Sun. 1 p.m, 6 p.m.)

Inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, "Matilda The Musical" has taken both London's West End and Broadway by storm, garnering five-star reviews across the board. Winner of over 86 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical, "Matilda" is now in its seventh year in London where it continues to delight audiences of all ages, and has been seen by more than 8 million people.

"Matilda" was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and played to sold-out audiences at the RSC's The Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon in England for 12 weeks from November 2010 to January 2011. It transferred to the West End later that year and swept the board at the 2012 Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking seven awards, including Best New Musical. The four young actresses who originated and shared the title role made history by taking home the collective award for Best Actress in a Musical.

The New York production of "Matilda" opened in 2013 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre to rapturous reviews and was awarded the accolade "#1 Show of the Year" from TIME Magazine, and won five Tony Awards®.

The musical follows Matilda, a precocious five-year-old girl who loves reading and learning but is suppressed by her TV-obsessed parents who pay her little attention. As she grows up, she begins to resist the challenges and obstacles presented to her, learning that sometimes you have to be a "little bit naughty" in order to get through life. As she begins to master living with her family, her world is thrown into disarray as she starts a new school under the tyrannous grip of Headteacher Miss Trunchbull. Seeking solace in the library in a world of her imagination and creation, Matilda forms strong bonds with adults such as Librarian Mrs. Phelps and her class teacher Miss Honey. Together, they give her the confidence to embrace her special gift and individuality which is needed to reclaim her life.

Featuring a smart and witty original score by Olivier Award winner Tim Minchin, alongside an exciting book by Tony Award® -winning playwright Dennis Kelly, and an ingenious staging by Tony Award®-winning director Matthew Warchus and Tony Award®-winning choreographer Peter Darling, the musical adaptation is one of the most successful British musicals of modern times.

The production has sets and costumes by Tony Award® winner Rob Howell, with orchestrations, additional music, and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Tony Award® winner Hugh Vanstone, and sound by Simon Baker.

James Cundall, Chief Executive of Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, said "When I saw 'Matilda' for the first time at the Cambridge Theatre in London, I started dreaming of taking this brilliant creation to Hong Kong one day. I am thrilled that day has finally arrived, and am sure that Hong Kong audiences will fall in love with the heroic tale of Matilda in this anarchically joyous and ingenious musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic story."

With an incredible cast of young performers, "Matilda" inspires and delights audiences both young and old. The timeless story of a small girl's determination to challenge those above her for the greater good, combined with Dahl's signature wit and naughtiness, makes this an unforgettable West End musical.

The title sponsor of "Matilda" in Hong Kong is American Express Hong Kong. The official ocean carrier is OOCL; official hotel, Harbour Plaza North Point, and official sponsor, Asia Miles.

The show is recommended for three years of age or above. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

For more information, visit MatildaInternational.com.

Photos: Royal Shakespeare Company