The musical based on Roald Dahl's bestselling novel tells the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life, while powerfully conveying both the spirit of childhood anarchy and the power of imagination. Matilda has won nearly 50 awards and delights audiences of all ages worldwide with energetic dance numbers, witty songs, and fantastic roles. Matilda is a girl with remarkable intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She is bullied by her uneducated parents but impresses her teacher Miss Honey, who quickly recognizes Matilda's extraordinary abilities. However, headmistress Agatha Trunchbull hates children and takes great pleasure in punishing those who don't follow her rules. But Matilda is as brave as she is clever: Trunchbull meets her match. A cheerful girl-power romp for which the state theatre selected nineteen children from 300 applicants who will shake the grand stage of the music theatre alongside the Linz musical ensemble.


