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  2. Dec 26, 2022 · No, ‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical’ is not based on a true story. The energizing tale of a feisty girl called Matilda Wormwood is an adaptation of the eponymous book by Roald Dahl. The genius writer came up with this story and published it in 1988.

  3. Dec 25, 2022 · Roald Dahl's classic children's book is now a movie musical on Netflix. Here are all the key differences between the original novel, the 1996 film, stage adaptation, and 2022 movie musical.

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    • Matilda Wasn't Put In The Chokey In The Book. One of the most terrifying aspects of Matilda is Miss Trunchbull's chokey. The chokey is a very small metal room with large nails poking out, where Miss Trunchbull locks children that behave badly.
    • Matilda Never Went To Trunchbull's House In The Book. A crucial scene in the 1996 Matilda film is when the main character sneaks into Miss Trunchbull's house.
    • Matilda's Powers Are Used Differently In The Book. In the book, Matilda doesn't start using her powers until halfway through. The first time she uses them is in class when she knocks a glass of water over because Miss Trunchbull is mad about the newt in the water.
    • The Movie Is Set in California Instead Of The UK. Since Dahl himself is from the UK, it makes sense his story was set there too. The Matilda musical followed suit, both on stage and on screen.
  4. Aug 3, 2021 · The incredible true story behind Danny DeVito in ‘Matilda’. For the millennial generation, the cinema of Roald Dahl is well known not for the delights of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, but instead for the contemporary cult favourite, 1996’s Matilda.

  5. Matilda is a 1996 American fantasy comedy film co-produced and directed by Danny DeVito from a screenplay by Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord, based on the 1988 novel of the same name by Roald Dahl.

  6. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, or simply Matilda the Musical, or Matilda, is a 2022 fantasy musical film directed by Matthew Warchus from a screenplay by Dennis Kelly, based on the stage musical of the same name by Tim Minchin and Kelly, which in turn was based on the 1988 novel Matilda by Roald Dahl. It is the second film adaptation of the ...

  7. Matilda: The Musical: Directed by Matthew Warchus. With Alisha Weir, Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham. An adaptation of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.