You Oh, it's nothing like that. [She throws the baton across the stage, does a jet to catch it, and points her finger at MISS HONEY.] The less you have to show, the louder you dress it. Everybody loves a little something exotic. New York, NY, Escape To Margaritaville Here's what I think of your lovely [He starts pulling at the book as though to tear it apart.]. Nothing will change. Whether you like it or not. The DOCTOR exits and MR WORMWOOD hurries after him. ESCAPOLOGIST [off-stage] and I shan't be talking to you for the rest of the evening, you horrid little man! Every new life Someone poured a whole can of syrup onto Trunchbull's chair. The group sets off party poppers down the line. You have got to be . Three times two is six. . MISS TRUNCHBULL The curtain is wheeled away to reveal MRS WORMWOOD. ". And I will teach you a thing or two. [Looking irritated, she makes her way to BRUCE's side.] . From offstage, MISS TRUNCHBULL blows on her whistle. Yes. MR WORMWOOD MISS HONEY [His stomach growls.] The less you have to sell, the harder you sell it. MISS TRUNCHBULL The most beautiful miracle I have ever seen! Mum says I'm a good case for population control. RUDOLPHO enters from behind a gap in the curtain behind her. Living with her horrible, not-always-lawful family means Matilda doesn't get the attention and love she deserves. . MR WORMWOOD But wrong. Don't waste this. Lost your appetite? . Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical: Directed by Matthew Warchus. That didn't happen. Ah-ah-aah-ah Because basically a sentence is just a big bunch of words. And children in the bottom class aren't really expected to read. MRS WORMWOOD B-R-O-O-C-E! MISS TRUNCHBULL The stage goes black. When Matilda first arrives, Miss Honey quickly discovers . They say she's going to put me in Chokey! Yes, yes. BRUCE wilts by the desk. An audience cheers. Well, this crime took place before school started. MRS PHELPS exits as a siren wails and the scene changes to Crunchem Hall Academy. Its helpful if Mr. Wormwood reads as older onstage and makes a dynamic pair with Mrs. Wormwood. Calculate this! "Right"? No one's going to listen if you don't shout. Told me to watch out for the brat, though; says she's a real wart. My daddy says I'm a bore. A little less brains, a lot more hair. Don't hide it under a bushel. CHILDREN to the rules. But here it is, coming true: [She turns the screens back on.]. A little less fact, a lot more feel. Your old man is going to work. Good hair means a good brain. My mummy says I'm a jumped-up little germ, I can! MATILDA sits down reading a book. Between you and it, And good luck with the Tolstoy. . [He laughs then peters out.] MATILDA's classmates enter hesitantly from the front of the stage. Tomorrow at one? . You're going to hug all the air out of me. The quintessential terrifying tyrant. MATILDA What about the Russians? Three judges hold up signs reading "10" as MRS WORMWOOD sits on the table. MISS HONEY MATILDA No one's gonna care if you don't care, She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Cast an actor in this featured role that can give their all! DOCTOR MISS HONEY Here in the library again, are we? 'Cause you've gotta highlight what you got. MATILDA's brother, MICHAEL, lies lazily on a recliner. Russian businessmen: very, very stupid! DOCTOR Oh, very rich. Apply just one simple rule . Stand back, son! MRS WORMWOOD Its helpful if the actress reads as older than the kids from onstage. What can I do? and the great performers would instantly oblige with the most spectacular show, just for them. And as time passed, they grew quite old, and still they had no child. You can read words. DOCTOR . four hundred and eighty-seven. MRS WORMWOOD ACROBAT and ESCAPOLOGIST [off-stage] BIG KIDS MRS PHELPS Your hair! [He sits down in a zen position.]. If anything, caution in these situations is sensible. The DOCTOR, MR WORMWOOD, and a male nurse enter. "It is our destiny ". And if it's not right, MISS HONEY enters and erases the board. DOCTOR What are you talking about? MATILDA stares up at her for several long seconds. The Birthday table is wheeled back in by other children. The other dancers and judges exit, leaving MRS WORMWOOD and RUDOLPHO in a dramatic position. Amanda Thripp. Matilda Wormwood is an exception . MRS WORMWOOD Mustn't let a little thing like "little" stop you. You'll never again be subject to abuse for your immense caboose. . . . MISS HONEY, BIG KIDS, and CHILDREN When the hinges creak and the door is closed, MR WORMWOOD Auuurrrgh! What have I told you about wearing pigtails? Agatha Trunchbull. MRS WORMWOOD No one's gonna tell you when to wiggle your bumba. BIG KIDS And now she's after me! One of the novel's antagonists, Mr. Wormwood is Matilda and Michael 's father, and Mrs. Wormwood 's husband. MRS WORMWOOD walks out from behind the curtain, heavily pregnant. I have to tell you, Headmistress, that it is my intention to help this little girl. It doesn't really matter if you don't know much! WOMAN: Smile for mummy! Essential Enigmatic, serious, intense. A custoner swindled by Mr. Wormwood. . You gotta get up! MATILDA [He does a split in front of MISS HONEY. It gives me a warm glow in my lower intestine. MRS WORMWOOD Hmm. ERIC, TOMMY, and BRUCE A purple spotlight starts to make its way from Bruce across the classroom. See you next week. MISS HONEY And if you want to teach success, Like hell! Hortensia Buckets is a character in Matilda the Musical, As an acceded extra Contents 1 Appearances 2 Portrayals 2.1 Stratford 2.2 Original West End 2.3 Current West End 2.4 Former West End 2.5 Broadway 2.5.1 Main 2.5.2 Alternate 2.6 Acrobat Tour 2.6.1 Main 2.6.2 Alternate 2.7 Australia 2.7.1 Sydney 2.7.2 Melbourne 2.7.3 Brisbane The Trunchbull can be played by a male or female (though the character is female). Sing, Jenny! 0 COUPLE 3 to read our character analysis for Alice and unlock other amazing theatre resources! My daddy says I would be the teacher's pet! Ah-ah-aah-ah. Alice displays great curiosity and attempts to fit her diverse experiences into a . Ever since the day doc chopped the umbilical cord, MISS TRUNCHBULL grimaces as the purple spotlight leaves her. . MR WORMWOODOh, my good Lord. Why would you want green hair? But there was no sign of the Acrobat, and no glimpse at all of her shiny white scarf. It's from the library! When Miss Trunchbull sits in on Miss Honey 's class the first time, she makes him stand in the corner on one foot as punishment for having dirty hands. Four judges in outrageous costumes sit behind it. MR WORMWOOD exits while MATILDA runs into her bedroom, flings the door open, and climbs onto her bookshelf. Not a jot! Just knock on the door . No, Miss Trunchbull. MRS WORMWOOD That's the bananas right there. Cast a solid actor and mover in this fun featured role. Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence. MRS WORMWOOD MRS WORMWOOD She's got no respect, that one. endstream endobj 19 0 obj <> endobj 20 0 obj <> endobj 21 0 obj <>stream Doesn't mean that you just have to grin and bear it. BRUCE MISS TRUNCHBULL . MISS HONEY and look at reading. Sign in|Recent Site Activity|Report Abuse|Print Page|Powered By Google Sites. MISS TRUNCHBULL and CHILDREN The most common thing in life is life . The cook enters, holding an enormous chocolate cake on a tray, along with a wooden spoon. He's my dance partner. Upon the blackboard is written the alphabet. Matilda? That's right, honey, look at mummy. Look at mummy. The Cast of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Track 1 on Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) The opening number features parents of newborn children singing. And that's not right. No excuse, Bruce. In the cupboard. MATILDA Oh, my head! . MRS WORMWOOD But she is a squib. BRUCE turns back around and the scene unfreezes. To stand up and be proud! [COUPLES google_color_border="EDC7C2"; [He tries and fails to pull his hat off, tugging on it several times.] You gotta be loud! The desks descend into the ground. Crime and Punishment . MR WORMWOOD She's reading a book. I have to tell you, Headmistress, that in . Specialness is de rigueur. You could have heard a fly burp. Mr Wormwood! Is the first word . RUDOLPHO dances across the back of the stage. Though he shows up looking for payback, Matilda has had quite enough of revenge, and Sergei lets the Wormwoods escape. BIG KIDS and CHILDREN That is the biggest hug in the world. And each night, the children of the town would wait in anticipation, hoping for a glimpse of the shiny white scarf that the acrobat always wore, for then they knew that they had only to cry, "Tricks! Yes, sir. Hup, two, four, free. %PDF-1.5 % Is she here? Back before my life had eNded, Full of rousing songs, witty lyrics, and fun ensemble roles, this Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony-winning hit musical is ready to bring the smell of rebellion to your stage. My mummy says I'm a miracle. "thinking". [to MRS WORMWOOD] Would you please shut up? Alice has some solo lines, so READ MORE - PRO MEMBERS ONLY Matilda? You fool! The lackey is wearing a shirt that reads "Wormwood Moturs". Oh . The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. Or maybe your largeness NIGEL One look at my face and it's plain to see. [to MATILDA] You! MATILDA I am off to bleach my roots . . . These roles are great for good singers and movers who may be newer to the stage. . [She shoves ERIC out of his seat so MATILDA can stand on his desk.]. He is not very bright, though he is the apple of his fathers eye. hog n bones nutrition menu. The kindly librarian who loves hearing Matildas stories. Hortensia has done things like putting syrup . I have suffered in this Jail, This is a great featured role for an actor who can embody Sergeis intimidating presence. . That's exactly what you've done. MR WORMWOODLook what I've just found! What? Do you think I altered my intended elevation? 49 0 obj <>stream MISS HONEYbeckons MATILDA to the back of the class. Twelve times two is twenty-four. They dance to the same routine until MRS WORMWOOD and RUDOLPHO overtake them with more complicated choreography. RUDOLPHO and the great performers would instantly oblige with the most spectacular show, just for them. 95126 Phone No. MATILDA A celebration of all the wonderful green things in the world, like, er, oh, like lettuce, and snot. MATILDA He rips out several pages and throws them dramatically on the ground. google_ad_format="120x90_0ads_al_s"; You have a worm, And it isn't wide enough to sit.
