Award-winning West End show Matilda The Musical is returning to China for a third national tour from February to August 2026.
The tour is produced by GWB Entertainment in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Matilda’s first visit to China in 2019 broke all box office records, and the 2026 run of the show will mark the 15th anniversary of its international tour.
Behind the headline: The success of the RSC’s stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic story Matilda should never be underestimated. This new tour in China demonstrates the global appeal of the Matilda brand, and why the show is now the 10th longest-running musical in West End history! But also how the story of an exceptionally bright young girl using her intelligence and bravery to overcome challenges continues to be a timely, important and inspiring message for children and families around the world.
The acclaimed musical also continues to play at London’s Cambridge Theatre in the West End, starring Jon Robyns as Miss Trunchbull, Tiffany Graves as Mrs Wormwood, Neil McDermott as Mr Wormwood, and Eve Norris as Miss Honey.
Matilda – China tour dates 2026
- Shanghai Grand Theatre, Shanghai – Wednesday 11th February to Sunday 29th March 2026
- Shaanxi Grand Theatre, Xi’An – Friday 3rd April to Sunday 12th April 2026
- Shenzhen Bay Theatre, Shenzhen – Friday 1st May to Sunday 21st June 2026
- Shishan Grand Theater, Suzhou – Friday 26th June to Sunday 5th July 2026
- Further dates to be announced
Who’s in the cast of Matilda in China?
The Chinese tour of Matilda will star Steffan Lloyd-Evans as Miss Trunchbull, Lottie Power as Miss Honey, Sebastien Torkia as Mr Wormwood, Amelia Adams as Mrs Wormwood, Nompumelelo Mayiyane as Mrs Phelps, Archie Bennett as Rudolpho, Cameron McAllister as The Escapologist, Jamie Haas as Michael Wormwood/Tommy and Georgia Baines as Lavender.
The ensemble includes Elliott Baker-Costello, Izzy Cross, Siobhan Diffin, Shoshana Ezequiel, Keiahna Jackson-Jones, Evangeline Jarvis Jones, Kent Jeycocke, Patrick King, Éva-Marie Saffrey, Kira McPherson, Jessica Nalton, Weslee Swain Lauder, Ollie Selwood, Garrett Tennant and Sam Varley.
The three young performers playing the title role of Matilda are Donna Craig, Hannah Reinders and Lexi Reinders. They are joined by Aidan Atwell, Benji Raubenheimer, Samuel Lamond and Ted Roberts.
Matilda Facts & Figures
- Matilda The Musical is written by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin
- The show is developed and directed by Matthew Warchus, with design by Rob Howell and choreography by Peter Darling
- Matilda has won over 100 global awards, including 25 for Best Musical
- The musical has been seen by 12 million people across 100 cities around the world
- Matilda recently celebrated 15 years in the West End, and last year overtook Buddy to become the 10th longest-running musical in West End history
- A 2022 film adaptation of Matilda starred Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchbull
See Matilda in London
- Theatre: Cambridge Theatre, London
- Booking until: 17 January 2027
- Performance schedule: Tuesday to Saturday evenings and Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday matinees
- Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes (including interval)
- Age range: Recommended for ages 6 +
- View Live Availability for Matilda The Musical tickets
Cambridge Theatre, London
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