Matthew Warchus: I did rehearsals where I played Matilda. So I would deliberately try and think about what an adult physicality might be, and how I might behave, and then I’d bring in the Matilda ...

Matilda tells the story of a little girl with extraordinary powers. The three schoolgirls who alternate in the title role are Adrianna Bertola (age 11), Josie Griffiths (age 10) and Kerry Ingram (age ...

“Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical” director Matthew Warchus didn’t particularly enjoy school until he got to university, and that’s when he discovered what he wanted to do with his life. “I got to ...

The forthcoming remake of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” prepares to take flight with director Matthew Warchus (“Matilda the Musical,” “Pride”) boarding the production. Tony and Olivier award winner ...

When some actors portray a villainous role, they take a somewhat “method” approach, which can involve living in character for months at a time and, in some instances, even terrorising their co-stars ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Matthew Warchus would like to be in Sydney for the opening night of Matilda the Musical, the international hit the Yorkshire-born ...

There are stories so good they can withstand any amount of retelling. Matilda began life as Roald Dahl’s rollicking tale of an outrageously spirited, clever little girl who defeats the bullying ...

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Bertie Carvel was nominated but did not win. 2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Bertie Carvel was nominated but did not win. 2013 ...

When one of Hollywood's most esteemed actors announced his departure from the Old Vic, its board must have known his successor would have a tough act to follow. But the London theatre has placed its ...