The Ellesmere Port C of E College proudly presents Matilda Jr.

Ellesmere Port will be filled by the smell of rebellion when The Ellesmere Port Church of England College presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR., it was announced today by Drew Cohen, president and Chief Executive Officer of Music Theatre International. Based on the beloved book “Matilda” by Roald Dahl and adapted from the award-winning full-length musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.


Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. is adapted from the full-length musical which was based on the book by Roald Dahl, and features a book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. The show opened on the West End in 2011 and made its Broadway premiere in 2013. The musical earned seven Olivier Awards, including “Best New Musical,” and five Tony awards, including The Tony for “Best Book of a Musical.”

The event will take place on Wednesday 14 February 2024 to Thursday 15 February 2024 at 7:00pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm.

Ticket sales will close at 5:00pm on the day of the show.