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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