By Xinyi Li, EDITOR

Matilda the Musical is based on the children’s novel of the same name by Roald Dahl, a world-famous master in fantasy literature who also wrote the books that became the popular movies Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Fantastic Mr. Fox. Dahl even topped Harry Potter’s creator JK Rowling in a big poll for Britain’s favorite author in 2000 World Book Day.

Matilda the Musical won lots of awards in the world

In 2012, Matilda the Musical won a record-breaking 7 Laurence Olivier Awards, the British theater’s highest honor, and secured the Guinness World Record for Most Laurence Olivier award wins. In 2013, it won 5 Antoinette Perry Awards, the American theater’s highest honor. Matilda the Musical has garnered a whopping 86 mainstream awards, including 16 for Best Musical.

Media Reviews

The most satisfying and subversive musical ever to come out of Britain.

—New York Times, the United States

New York Times said that it was the most satisfying and subversive musical ever to come out of Britain

The Royal Shakespeare Company has struck gold with this wildly entertaining musical makeover of Roald Dahl’s Matilda. Dennis Kelly’s clever adaptation and the witty, intricate songs by Aussie comic Tim Minchin create a new, improved version of Dahl’s story. Matthew Warchus’s wondrously well-drilled production finds just the right balance between gleeful grotesque humor and heart-warming poignancy.

—The Independent, Britain

Time: August 29-September 4, 2019

Venue: Chongqing Grand Theatre, Jiangbei Central Street, Jiangbei District, Chongqing

Ticket Price: 100-1,080 RMB 

Transportation: Take CRT Line 6 to Grand Theater Station; take buses No. 394/835/672/604 or Sightseeing Bus No. T050 and get off at Grand Theater Station.

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