Matilda the Musical Launches Open Casting Call for UK and Ireland Tour
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced an open casting call for children to join the cast of its award-winning production, Matilda the Musical, for its upcoming 2025 UK and Ireland tour.
Open Casting Call Details
The RSC is seeking children to play the title role of Matilda and her friends at Crunchem Hall. Here’s what they’re looking for:
Eligibility Criteria:
Children must be between 8 and 13 years old.
Boys must be under 4′10″ tall.
Girls must be under 4′6″ tall.
For the role of Matilda, children must be under 4′3″ tall.
Boys must have unbroken voices.
Children must live within a one-hour radius of central Manchester.
This opportunity is a chance for young talent to join a production that celebrates imagination, resilience, and creativity.
About the Show
Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved novel, Matilda the Musical tells the inspiring story of a young girl who uses her intelligence, imagination, and determination to overcome challenges and transform her world. The musical features a host of unforgettable songs, including:
“Quiet”
“Naughty”
“When I Grow Up”
“Revolting Children”
The production has garnered over 100 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, and remains a firm favourite with audiences worldwide.
This new tour will mark the show’s second major UK and Ireland tour and will run concurrently with its West End production.
Matilda the Musical Launches Open Casting Call for UK and Ireland Tour
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced an open casting call for children to join the cast of its award-winning production, Matilda the Musical, for its upcoming 2025 UK and Ireland tour.
About the Show
Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved novel, Matilda the Musical tells the inspiring story of a young girl who uses her intelligence, imagination, and determination to overcome challenges and transform her world. The musical features a host of unforgettable songs, including:
“Quiet”
“Naughty”
“When I Grow Up”
“Revolting Children”
The production has garnered over 100 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, and remains a firm favourite with audiences worldwide.
This new tour will mark the show’s second major UK and Ireland tour and will run concurrently with its West End production.
Open Casting Call Details
The RSC is seeking children to play the title role of Matilda and her friends at Crunchem Hall. Here’s what they’re looking for:
Eligibility Criteria:
Children must be between 8 and 13 years old.
Boys must be under 4′10″ tall.
Girls must be under 4′6″ tall.
For the role of Matilda, children must be under 4′3″ tall.
Boys must have unbroken voices.
Children must live within a one-hour radius of central Manchester.
This opportunity is a chance for young talent to join a production that celebrates imagination, resilience, and creativity.
Creative Team
The touring production will be helmed by its original creative team, including:
Book: Dennis Kelly.
Music and Lyrics: Tim Minchin.
Direction: Matthew Warchus.
Design: Rob Howell.
Choreography: Peter Darling.
Orchestrations and Musical Supervision: Christopher Nightingale.
Lighting Design: Hugh Vanstone.
Sound Design: Simon Baker.
Special Effects and Illusions: Paul Kieve.
Tour Dates and Venues
The tour kicks off at Curve, Leicester, on 6 October 2025, coinciding with the show’s 15th anniversary celebrations. Key dates include:
Curve, Leicester: 6–25 October 2025.
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford: 30 October–23 November 2025.
Liverpool Empire: 2 December 2025–4 January 2026.
Theatre Royal Plymouth: 13 January–7 February 2026.
Sunderland Empire: 11–28 February 2026.
Edinburgh Playhouse: 4–22 March 2026.
Manchester Palace Theatre: 26 March–25 April 2026.
Additional dates and casting details are expected to be announced soon.
How to Apply
Parents and guardians interested in submitting their children for the casting call should keep an eye on official Matilda the Musical channels for detailed application instructions.
This open casting call offers a fantastic opportunity for young performers to shine on stage and become part of one of the most celebrated musicals of all time.
For more information about the production and updates on the tour, visit the official Matilda the Musical website.
