West End Original Musical "Matilda" 15th Anniversary International Tour Comes to Wuhan in July

The beloved West End original musical "Matilda" is bringing its 15th anniversary international tour to Wuhan Qintai Grand Theatre from July 10 to 19, 2026, presenting 13 authentic performances for Wuhan audiences. Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), this classic musical has taken the world by storm since its premiere in 2011. Returning to Wuhan this time, it will maintain the top-level original production standards and deliver an audio-visual feast for the audience.

Basic Performance Information

• Performance Dates

  : July 10-19, 2026

• Venue

  : Wuhan Qintai Grand Theatre

• Number of Shows

  : 13 shows in total, covering weekdays and weekends, including matinees and evening shows

Performance Highlights

• Top Production Team

  : Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), a benchmark work in the musical theater industry

• Global Tour Achievements

  : Since its premiere in London's West End in 2011, it has toured 17 countries and over 100 cities worldwide, with a cumulative audience of more than 12 million people

• Awards and Honors

  : Won a total of 101 international awards, including 7 Olivier Awards and 5 Tony Awards

• Classic Plot

  : Adapted from Roald Dahl's novel of the same name, it tells the story of Matilda, a girl who changes her fate with wisdom and courage in adversity. Covering themes of growth and rebellion, it is suitable for audiences of all ages

• Original Production Standards

  : The stage sets, costumes and props of this tour are identical to the West End version. The performance is accompanied by a live band, including classic songs such as "When I Grow Up" and "Revolting Children"

• Professional Cast

  : The cast is selected by the Royal Shakespeare Company, and some actors have years of experience performing in this show

• Wuhan Audience Reputation

  : When the show was first staged at Wuhan Qintai Grand Theatre in 2019, it received widespread acclaim from audiences, who praised it as "healing and powerful", "with top-notch stage design and music"

Ticketing Information

• Ticket Prices

  : Five tiers: 1280 RMB, 880 RMB, 580 RMB, 380 RMB, 280 RMB

• Student Discount

  : Limited 10 student tickets at 200 RMB per show, available only at the ticket center with valid student ID and ID card

• First Batch of On-sale Shows

  : July 10 (19:30), July 11 (14:30 and 19:30)

• Early Bird Offer

  : Early bird discount available for tickets purchased before February 6, 2026. Buyers of some ticket tiers will receive performance-related souvenirs

• Ticketing Channels

  : Wuhan Qintai Grand Theatre ticket hotline, official website, WeChat official account, Poly Ticketing APP, and "Seven Ages Musicals" mini-program

As one of the key performance projects of Wuhan Qintai Grand Theatre in 2026, during the run of "Matilda", the theatre will also present a series of wonderful performances, including Deyun Society Crosstalk Gala, dramas "The Longest Day in Chang'an", "Rhinoceros in Love", "Murder on the Orient Express", Wu Opera "Three Attacks on White Bone Demon", musical "Six Liars", dance dramas "Tiangong Kaiwu" and "Awakening Lion", and dance poetry drama "The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting", continuously enriching Wuhan's cultural market.