Matilda The Musical Tickets Cambridge Theatre

Are Tickets To Matilda The Musical Good Value?

The Cambridge Theatre is not one of the largest in the West End and there are three tiers with the best seats being located in the stalls and dress circle. The price of tickets to Matilda will depend on where you wish to sit but for Monday to Wednesday performances, there is often a good value to be found in all price bands while at weekends and during peak periods such as school holidays, prices can be quite expensive due to sheer demand!

Do They Ever Discount Matilda The Musical Tickets?

The theatre very rarely discount tickets to Matilda however the price of tickets can often fluctuate due to supply and demand and therefore weekday performances in off-peak weeks can very often bring big savings. There are also different price bands in all three tiers of the theatre so studying the seating plan can often be beneficial as booking tickets in the stalls row L or dress circle tickets in row D can pay dividends as they are just on the cut-off point for the price brands where there can often be a difference of up to 30% on the row in front with more or less the same view!

Should I Avoid Upper Circle Tickets To Matilda?

As the Cambridge Theatre is not a massive venue and there are very few seats that feature a restriction to the view the Upper Circle seats to Matilda The Musical can often offer consumers good value and deliver savings. Row G of the upper circle is particularly interesting as it is the first row of the cheapest section of the theatre but has a corridor in front meaning that a good view of the stage is pretty much guaranteed no matter who sits in front of you.

When Is The Best Time To Book Tickets To Matilda The Musical?

As Matilda is a family show then it is advisable to avoid school holidays and weekends if possible. To find the best last-minute deals for cheap tickets to Matilda it is recommended to look at the weeks that follow from school holidays or during the quiet months of November, January, and February which regularly produce big savings for this show. If you have to go at the weekend then the Sunday matinee is usually marginally cheaper than the Saturday shows especially during the quieter months and may produce value.

When Did Matilda The Musical Open In London?

The musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's much-loved tale of Matilda is the brainchild of Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly. The production was first performed on stage at the RSC Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon in 2010 and opened up in the West End at the Cambridge Theatre the following year.

Has Matilda The Musical Won Any Awards?

Yes, it has. The show managed to scoop up 7 Olivier Awards at the time of opening which is still a record for a musical, and a further 5 Tony Awards in America following its triumphant transfer to Broadway. Matilda has to date won an astonishing 86 awards with productions being performed in over 70 cities all over the world and has been seen by over 9 million people.

Can I Take Pictures During The Show?

Both filming and photography during the show are unfortunately strictly forbidden, however before the curtain goes up it is allowed.

Is There An Age restriction To Watch Matilda The Musical?

The recommended minimum age to watch Matilda is 6 years but well-behaved 4 and 5-year-olds should be fine as long as they can sit still for the running time of 2 hours 35 minutes (which does include an interval). Please be advised however that children aged 3 and under will not be admitted to the theatre.

Does Matilda The Musical Feature Any Special Effects?

Yes. There are flashing lights and special loud sound effects used throughout the performance.

When Does Matilda The Musical Play In London?

The evening performances of Matilda are at 7 pm on Tuesdays and 7.30 pm from Wednesdays to Saturdays. There are matinee performances at 2.30 pm on Thursday and Saturday and 3 pm on Sundays.

Is There A Dress Code To Watch Matilda The Musical?

There is no official dress code to watch Matilda as with most productions in London however it is advisable that you dress appropriately and for comfort as the production lasts for 2 hours 35 minutes.