Matilda the Musical comes to Glasgow for the first time at the Theatre Royal in 2026

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The Royal Shakespeare Company's multi award-winning musical Matilda announces Glasgow dates in 2026.

The internationally acclaimed production is set to tour to Glasgow for the first time at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Wed 18 November to Friday 5 December 2026 following a three-week run at Edinburgh Playhouse in March 2026.

Matilda the musical UK tour announces new Glasgow dates

It was announced today (9 September 2025) that the Royal Shakespeare Company’s smash hit production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, will tour to Glasgow for the very first time, playing at Glasgow Theatre Royal from Wednesday 18 November – Friday 5 December 2026 with tickets on sale soon. Jump to full Scotland dates & venues for Matilda the musical here

The internationally renowned musical celebrates its 15th anniversary this year and continues to play to packed houses in the West End at the Cambridge Theatre. It has been seen by 12 million people across 100 cities around the world.

Matilda the musical 2025 / 26 UK tour cast

The cast for this new UK tour production includes Richard Hurst as Miss Trunchbull, Tessa Kadler as Miss Honey, Adam Stafford as Mr Wormwood and Rebecca Thornhill as Mrs Wormwood.

They are joined by Scotty Armstrong, Sam Holden, Portia Jefferies, Caoimhe Judd, Brooke Kelly, Ryan Lay, Cassandra Lee, Samuel Leon, Jordan Maisuria-Wake, Nicole Manumbre, Lizzie Nance, Esther Niles, Jordan Ricketts, Josh Singleton, Bradley Trevethan, Ella Tweed, Ben Tyler and Karen Walker.

The young cast performing in Glasgow will be announced at a later date.

Matilda The Musical London West end cast, September 2024. Photo credit: Manuel Harlan — Matilda the musical London West End cast, September 2024. Photo: Manuel Harlan

About Matilda the musical

This anarchic production, about a strong and determined heroine with a vivid imagination, has won over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical. A film adaptation made by the core creative team received its World Premiere at the London Film Festival in October 2022.

Written by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and developed and directed by Matthew Warchus, the production is designed by Rob Howell, with choreography by Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Hugh Vanstone, sound by Simon Baker and special effects and illusions by Paul Kieve.

Writer Dennis Kelly said:

‘I’m delighted that Matilda’s going out on tour again. It’s great to get the chance to bring this little girl’s story to people in their home cities and towns, and to all those theatres where theatre really matters.’

Composer and lyricist Tim Minchin said:

“When we first started working on the show, our aim was to make a lovely little jewel of a musical for the RSC’s Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. We never imagined that all these years later it would still be running in the West End, have been made into a film, and is now about to embark on its second tour of the UK and Ireland. I’m deeply proud of Matilda The Musical, and every single talented person who continues to work on it with passion and enthusiasm.”

Director Matthew Warchus said:

“I’m thrilled that our production of Matilda The Musical is about to be seen live by a whole new generation of children and families in theatres across the UK and Ireland. It’s a show we’re really proud of, and an inspiring story of courage that we really care about, so it’s genuinely wonderful to see it continue bringing joy to audiences of all ages.”

RSC Co-Artistic Directors Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey said:

“After its premiere so many years ago in Stratford-upon-Avon, Matilda Wormwood’s genius is still teaching us that 'sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty’. We can’t wait to share her story with audiences up and down the country.”