Matilda at Coronado Playhouse

January 17 February 23, 2020 Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 7pm & Sunday @ 2pmSomewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.Based on the book, Matilda, by Roald DahlInspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. Shes unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each others lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matildas extraordinary personality. Matildas school life isnt completely smooth sailing, however the schools mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who dont abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils saving grace!Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination in this high-energy romp.Book by Dennis KellyMusic and Lyrics by Tim Minchin Directed by Rayme SciaroniMusical Direction by Nina GilbertChoreography by Alyssa Anne SlaglePlease note: Evening performances are an hour earlier than normal. Children tickets for 12 and under are $12.50 for all performances.

Authors

• Everett Ruskay
• George T. Gartlan
• I. N. Morris