MATILDA review - Play Analysis

Who has supernatural powers in this musical?

• Bruce

• Ms. Trunchbull

• The Escapologist

• Matilda

Who is the (lead) Antagonist?

• Mr. Wormwood

• The Russians

• Ms. Trunchbull

• Ms. Honey

Matilda's Story Characters are:

• Ms. Honey and Ms. Trunchbull

• Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood

• The Acrobat & the Escapologist

• The Circus Performers

Which of these are NOT sets in Matilda?

• Classroom

• Wormwood Home

• School gardens

• School Gates

Which two set items are used throughout every scene in the musical?

• Chairs and desks

• tables and school backdrop

• Alphabet blocks and letter backdrop

• Circus platforms and library shelves

Which group gets the most on-stage time (lines, solos, ensemble performances & Choreo)

• Little Kids

• Big Kids

• The Adults

• Ms. Honey & Ms. Trunchbull

Which two characters specifically have costume wigs (in the version we watched and most versions)?

• Mrs. Wormwood and Matilda

• Acrobat and Mrs. Phelps

• Mr. Wormwood and Ms. Trunchbull

• Annie and Ms. Hannigan

What do the kids wear most of the time for the show?

• uniforms
• street clothes

• party clothes

• gym clothes

Which of these is an important prop in this show?

• Hairdye

• Cake

• glue

• all of the above

Matilda's _____ almost never speaks

• Teacher

• brother

• Mother

• Grandma