Matilda The Musical Jr.
Walton Theatre
Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18, Thursday 19 March 2026
7pm
We are proud to introduce two of our Walton Post 16 students, Austin and Marissa, who take on the iconic roles of Mr and Mrs Wormwood in Matilda The Musical Jr.
Stepping into the shoes of two of Roald Dahl’s most outrageous adult characters, Austin and Marissa bring energy, confidence and stage presence to their performances. The Wormwoods may be greedy, self-absorbed and obsessed with appearances, but they are also some of the show’s most memorable roles – and these two students are embracing every moment.
Austin describes Mr Wormwood as “greedy and cruel,” and is particularly looking forward to seeing the audience reaction to some of the production’s standout scenes.
Marissa is excited about “bringing Mrs Wormwood to life,” fully embracing her bold, fiery and larger-than-life personality on stage.
As members of Walton Post 16, Austin and Marissa balance their academic studies with rehearsals and performance commitments – demonstrating dedication, creativity and confidence beyond the classroom. With a wealth of performance experience between them, audiences can expect a dynamic and entertaining portrayal.
Catch Austin and Marissa – and the rest of the cast – live on stage in this joyful, high-energy production. Tickets are available now from the Walton Theatre Ticket Shop – book yours today for a memorable experience!
Acknowledgements and credits:
Book by Dennis Kelly
Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with
Music Theatre International
All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI
www.mtishows.co.uk
Orchestrations and Additional Music by Chris Nightingale
