Matilda the Musical Performs Three Sold Out Shows!

In July 2025, the Creative Arts Academy presented four performances of Matilda the Musical. Work started back in January on the script and prop list before the show was teased through social media. This year, staff displayed several potential musicals on the wall in the Performance Studio and students took three down each day, leading up to the launch of auditions. It certainly got the College talking about it and many parents and carers put forward their ideas too. The launch was well attended, and Matilda seemed to be a very popular choice so off we went into lead cast auditions in February, and then finally rehearsals.

Costume, prop and set workshops all took place with students from across all year groups and ‘Crunchem Hall’ began to be created. From ‘Chokey’ signs, to Bruce Bogtrotter’s chocolate cake, Creative Arts Academy students learnt new techniques and skills as well as developing their creativity. They contributed their own ideas to costumes, signs and set alike.

Finally, show week dawned and the start of four performances with TWO casts! The students looked amazing and we were blown away by the talent on stage. Everyone worked together both on stage and backstage to create a fantastic experience for the students and the audience. Another amazing High Tunstall musical and we can’t wait to see what happens next year.