Matilda Junior
Matilda Junior is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Edinburgh Academy. It has 12 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 10:30 to Sun 16 Aug, 10:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Captivate Theatre’s five-star Matilda returns after a sell-out 2025 run. Cheer on the “revolting children” as they take on the grown-ups in this energetic, heartwarming production. A fantastic cast brings boundless energy, sharp choreography and superb vocals, doing full justice to Tim Minchin’s witty, unforgettable score. ‘Energy and commitment abound… a really charming and likeable show, a satisfying and accomplished piece from this prolific community theatre company’ * (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). Book now to experience the magic, the mischief and the music.
Details
- Venue: The Edinburgh Academy
- Space: Magnusson Theatre
- Genre: OPERA, Musical theatre, Family-friendly
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 75 minutes
- Room size: about 150 seats (Magnusson Theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 12, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level access from Side Entrance Wheelchair access type:Level Access Stairs: 2 - 5 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 10:30 — Already performed — £17.00