Matilda celebrates 15 years as West End success story

BBC Arts Friday 23 October 2026, 05:19 UTC 1 min read

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The musical is seen by more than 12 million people worldwide after starting in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Matilda (ORG) West End (LOCATION) Stratford (LOCATION)

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