Matilda Character Breakdown
Please note that the stage age is listed for each character. The character must appear to be that age when acting in this show. The actor does not have to actually be that age.
Matilda Wormwood – An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Enigmatic, serious, intense. Instinctive acting ability. Stage Age: 8 to 12 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Miss Agatha Trunchbull – The tyrannical headmistress at Crunchem Hall Primary School who despises children. Gender: ANY (Professional Productions have used Men in this Role, we are looking for the best Person for the Role, Man or Woman the character will present as a female) Stage Age: 30 to 55 We will be asking those that audition for this role to pantomime an Olympic Hammer Throw Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Miss Honey – Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. A mild, quiet person who never raises her voice and seldom seems to smile – yet possesses the rare gift of being adored by every small child under her care. She should have a curious warmth that is almost tangible. Stage Age: 25 to 40 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Mr. Wormwood Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Stage Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3
Mrs. Wormwood Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. She is obsessed with her dancing partner, Rudolpho, and her looks. Like her husband she thinks very little of Matilda’s unique abilities and often berates her. Stage Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Michael Wormwood Matilda’s older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents. No singing Required for this Role Stage Age: 10 to 15
Mrs. Phelps Warm and nurturing local librarian who encourages Matilda’s love of reading. She has an inner peace. No Solo Singing Required for this role. Stage Age: 25 or over
Bruce – Matilda’s classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Stage Age: 8 to 14 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Lavender Matilda’s classmate and friend. Loud and kooky – likes to have fun – big personality. Stage Age: 8 to 12
The Escapologist A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Stage Age: ANY Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C3
The Acrobat A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Stage Age: ANY Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D4
Rudolpho – Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner. Should be genuinely fit and athletic. Strong Dancer with Ballroom Dancing ability. Stage Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D#3
Doctor – Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. Stage Age: ANY Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C3
Children’s Entertainer – A party entertainer at the start of the show. If you can make balloon Animals or any “Clown Tricks” this is a plus Stage Age: ANY Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: F#3
Amanda, Alice, Hortensia – Matilda’s classmates. Stage Age: 8-12
Nigel, Eric, Tommy – Matilda’s classmates. Stage Age: 8-12
Sergei, HenchmEn 1, 2, and 3 – Members of a Russian Mafia group. Stage Age: ANY
