Matilda Auditions

WE ARE CASTING!!!

Children/young people of any gender can audition for any of the principle roles and the production is a fully inclusive show.

Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.

Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

Pick your character

Below we have the music and lyrics for all of our principle roles. To audition you must learn the song allocated to your character and send a video recording to us. You do not have to perform the whole song but we do ask for a minimum recording of one minute. If you wish, you can audition for more than one role.

Character Descriptions

 

Matilda Wormwood

Character Description

Matilda Wormwood is the hero of the show. She’s brilliant, resilient, creative and kind, despite growing up in difficult circumstances. Her parents treat her poorly, but Matilda escapes into a world of books, which put her reading level far above the other children in her class. She also develops a bit of magical power in an effort to defeat Trunchbull. We are looking for a fantastic singer and great actress in this role who can embody both Matilda’s cleverness and her kindness.

For the video audition recording please use the backing track provided – not the vocal track.

Download Lyrics Naughty - Vocal Track Naughty - Backing Track

 

Miss Honey

Character Description

Miss Honey is a teacher at Matilda’s school. She is kind, is generous, and really cares about the children despite her own desperate circumstances. We are looking to cast an excellent actress and singer who can portray Miss Honey’s sweetness and her strength. It’s helpful if the actress reads as older than the children from onstage.

For the video audition recording please use the backing track provided – not the vocal track.

OR

Mr Wormwood

Character Description

Mr Wormwood is Matilda’s father. He is egotistical, rude, and not very bright, not to mention a liar. Though Mr Wormwood is not a good person and he is mean to Matilda, his harebrained schemes can be hilariously funny, so we are looking for a fantastic character actor in this role who can really land the comedy and isn’t afraid to play an unlikeable character. It’s helpful if Mr Wormwood reads as older onstage and makes a dynamic pair with Mrs Wormwood.

For the video audition recording please use the backing track provided – not the vocal track.

OR

Mrs Wormwood

Character Description

Mrs Wormwood is Matilda’s mother. Like her husband, she dislikes Matilda and does not understand why her daughter loves to read. Mrs Wormwood is selfish, obsessed with her own appearance, and believes everything she sees on TV. Her dancing lessons with Rudolpho are the most important part of her day. We are looking for a great actress who can portray Mrs Wormwood’s nastiness but also play up her ridiculousness and lean into the comedy.

For the video audition recording please use the backing track provided – not the vocal track.

Download Lyrics This Little Girl - Vocal Track This Little Girl - Backing Track

 

Agatha Trunchbull

Character Description

Agatha Trunchbull is the quintessential terrifying tyrant. As headmistress, she runs her school like a dictator, making up arbitrary rules to suit her every whim and dreaming up creative punishments. We are looking to cast a fantastic character actor and singer who can command the stage and embody Trunchbull’s larger-than-life villainy.

For the video audition recording please use the backing track provided – not the vocal track.

Download Lyrics The Hammer - Vocal Track The Hammer - Backing Track

 

Eric

Character Description

Eric is a student at school with Matilda and has the very first solo line of the show and is a featured schoolmate within the show. We are looking to cast a great singer and expressive actor for this fun role.

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Amanda

Character Description

Amanda is also a student at school with Matilda. She has a few solos and lines, but her most featured moment is when Trunchbull throws her threw the air with her pigtails! We are looking to cast a great singer and dancer for this role.

For the video audition recording please use the backing track provided – not the vocal track.

Download Lyrics When I Grow Up - Vocal Track When I Grow Up - Backing Track

 

Bruce Bogtrotter

Character Description

Another schoolmate of Matilda’s, Bruce has the bad luck to get caught after eating Trunchbull’s cake. Bruce goes through quite a transformation throughout the show and has some important solos, so we are looking for an excellent singer and actor.

For the video audition recording please use the backing track provided – not the vocal track.

Download Lyrics Revolting Children - Vocal Track Revolting Children - Backing Track

Submit Video

 

We look forward to seeing your amazing auditions!!!

Please when submitting your audition, label your video as seen in the example below:

SCHOOL LOCATION, PARTICIPANTS FIRST AND LAST NAME, CHARACTER ROLE(S).mp4

E.g. NEW MILLS, JOHN SMITH, MATILDA WORMWOOD.mp4

Deadline for your video submission is 18.00 on Friday 31 March 2023

Good luck!

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