Still from Matilda showing a woman and a girl in a classroom in front of a chalkboard

Matilda

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Acton, Acton, Australian Capital Territory

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National Film and Sound Archive of Australia,
McCoy Circuit,
Acton,
Acton,
Australian Capital Territory
2601.

Long before Tim Minchin’s musical, the 1996 film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s story captured the hearts of a generation. Neglected by her parents – a dodgy car salesman (Danny DeVito, who also directed and narrated the film) and his wife (Rhea Perlman) – the quick-witted and inquisitive Matilda (Mara Wilson) discovers she has psychic powers. Can she use her gifts to escape the cruelty of ornery principal Trunchbull (Pam Ferris) and save her fellow students and the kind-hearted Miss Honey? ‘A delightfully twisted fairytale that artfully juggles broad tomfoolery and sly drollery… exuberantly quirky enough to please almost anyone’ – Variety...

Indicative Rates

$10 to $12


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Product Types

  • Concert or Performance

Accreditation

  • COVID Safe

Facilities found here

  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Convention Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet

Accessibility Information

  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Dates

Saturday 25th of May 202413:00 - 14:45Confirmed Event

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