Don't put honey on your brother. MISS TRUNCHBULL He flails around the stage.] You have to put it right. My daddy says I'm his special little guy! [to MATILDA] This is your fault. Above average is average. NIGEL The hero of the show. Agatha Trunchbull. I'm not guilty! Oh, my lovely hair! Don't let her win. Once Agatha Trunchbull decides you're guilty, you're , BIG KID [TAMIKA] four hundred and eighty-seven. DOCTOR The more that you try, No one's gonna tell you when to shake your tush. . Please, stand, and do as much as you can. ACROBAT and ESCAPOLOGIST [off-stage] My name is Miss Honey. MISS TRUNCHBULL strides to the board. Each newborn life a canvas yet unpainted, Ow! What you know matters less . Good show. You just need to keep your feet inside the line. When lights come up again, AMANDA is gone. [Daintily, straightening her collar, MISS TRUNCHBULL exits off the front of the stage.]. Qui mon fella Italiano. I did! The gate rolls away. Knock on the door, Jenny. You have just made a very big mistake. [She re-enters her bedroom and jumps onto the bed.] A teacher at Matildas school. MISS TRUNCHBULL The table stops and the. Nigel is a boy in Matilda 's class at Crunchem Hall Primary School. What a pleasure to see you. Good-bye, Mrs Phelps. . YoU listen here, my dear, They dance to the same routine until MRS WORMWOOD and RUDOLPHO overtake them with more complicated choreography. She befriends Matilda. . Isn't there some more? Oh, Matilda! I told them, I said, "Hey. Eric appears in the following songs: "Miracle" "School Song" "The Hammer" "Bruce" "When I Grow Up" "The Smell of Rebellion" "Revolting Children" "When I Grow Up (reprise)" Eric's full name is revealed as "Eric . MISS TRUNCHBULL Didn't we? . [to MATILDA] You! Enigmatic, serious, intense. in . With her, it's all "books" and "stories". and I shan't be talking to you for the rest of the evening, you horrid little man! He's part Italian, you know. Nonsense. If they start to squeeeeze out of your ears, you're going to need help. That's right, sir. Just go back to school! Hat seems to be, er . Matilda lies down and flicks off the light. Stand back, son! And people would come from miles around: kings! Not yet, anyway. She holds up the final "10". And that's not right! Mr. Wormwood Matilda's father. If you always take it on the chin and wear it, celebrities! A girl should think about make-up and hair dye. Are you going to tell me a story or not? Bambinatum! She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. We have everything . MISS TRUNCHBULL MRS WORMWOOD Sign in|Recent Site Activity|Report Abuse|Print Page|Powered By Google Sites. But unless you want to suffer, listen up You'll be punished so severely if you step out of line. He'll probably think he's in bed when he wakes up. I shall consign you to the seventh circle of hell, child. MISS HONEY enters and turns away in shock. Two, three, four. MATILDA Sorry, Miss Trunchbull. The less you have to sell, the harder you sell it. MISS HONEY WOMAN: Well, take another! By - November 27, 2022. front bottom. Yesterday, she caught Julius Rottwinkle eating a gobstopper during science. Instead, she's found me. I'd love to meet her, actually . Instinctive acting ability. B-R-O-O-C-E! Mum says I'm an angel sent down from the sky! Mrs Phelps? . Now, that is how you do it! He's a small, ratty man, with luscious black hair. A long table with the word "Birthday" emblazoned on it moves forward, with little hands creeping along the bottom. . MISS TRUNCHBULL hurries over to AMANDA. She re-enters carrying two square blocks, one larger than the other. Semi-Spanish gown [He takes out a cigar and takes hold of the baby.] Forgotten, by everyone except, that is [She pulls her coat over her head.] MISS HONEY MISS TRUNCHBULL runs in, blowing on her whistle, and chases ERIC down until he is pulled into formation by two BIG KIDS. Alice Pumpernickle is a character from Matilda the Musical Contents 1 Appearances 2 Portrayals 2.1 Stratford 2.2 Original West End 2.3 Current West End 2.4 Former West End 2.5 Broadway 2.5.1 Main 2.5.2 Alternates 2.6 Acrobat Tour 2.6.1 Main 2.6.2 Alternates 2.7 Australia 2.7.1 Sydney 2.7.2 Melbourne 2.7.3 Brisbane 2.7.4 Australian/European Swings "It is our destiny ". Miracle! My mummy says I'm a miracle. MRS PHELPS MATILDA That I'm as tiny and as shiny as a . [to Nigel] When did this happen? And it isn't wide enough to sit. BIG KIDS MISS TRUNCHBULL Of course they didn't believe me: I've got green hair! Excellent man. And when you scream, you don't know if the sound came out, DOCTOR . Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more. MRS WORMWOOD The Birthday table is wheeled back in by other children. Tricks!" Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. . . MRS WORMWOOD You have got to be Might she be a little brighter than her class? Just one more bite and you'll've completely cooked her goose. Isn't there something you can do? MATILDA CHILDREN and COUPLES arrange themselves behind it. She starts the video screens playing again. And if you want to teach success, If you want to throw the hammer for your country, You have to put it right . MISS TRUNCHBULL grabs AMANDA by the pigtails and swings her around and around. Nigel One of the kids at school with Matilda. But the one thing . BIG KID [RYAN] The other dancers and judges exit, leaving MRS WORMWOOD and RUDOLPHO in a dramatic position. The world's greatest acrobat! He should have thought of that before he made a pact with Satan and decided to steal my cake! And if it's not right, And that's not a hint, by the way. google_color_bg="EDC7C2"; Just you wait for phys-ed. [He sits down in a zen position.]. Short as possible. CHILDREN Ever since the day doc chopped the umbilical cord, Matilda? . I am GUILTYwhen the Headmistress says I am GUILTY.". . MATILDA gazes at their dramatic display non-chalantly and holds out a palm to them. THIS FEATURE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PRO MEMBERS. That's it! Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence. There's never been a miracle, a miracle, a miracle In my class, that is, er, there is a little girl called Matilda Wormwood. . CHILDREN MR WORMWOOD unwraps the blanket that the baby is swathed in. Just because you find that life's not fair, it MATILDA Indeed, sir. Yes! MR WORMWOODOh, my good Lord. Not even when the hammer left my hands . I'll tell you something. Hmm. An adaptation of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. The quintessential terrifying tyrant. and the great performers would instantly oblige with the most spectacular show, just for them. MATILDA Not a detail of my throw was adjusted or forgotten. I didn't do anything! ? Lost your appetite? What are you waiting for? He also has some featured moments as one of Matildas schoolmates, so its helpful if Eric is also an expressive actor. I don't want another one. The chances of existence almost infinitely small. Whether you like it or not. Knock on the door, Jenny. "Fair" does not get you anywhere, you thickheaded twit-brain! I don't know. Miss Trunchbull, Matilda Wormwood is a genius! As I stepped up to the circle, did I change my plan? To survive this mess by Being a prince or a princess. Mrs Wormwood, do you really have no idea? Looks are more important than books. They were written that way: Bruce! I think she might be an idiot. [He laughs.] And children in the bottom class aren't really expected to read. Is the first word . MRS WORMWOOD . The DOCTOR and the CHILDREN sing into their stethoscopes. Get on with it. . Where is the maggot known as Nigel? You are a crook. Eric is the smallest child in Miss Honey's class, which makes him easier for Miss Trunchbull to bully. Even if what you got is not a lot. You have to stay inside the circle . MRS WORMWOOD and MICHAEL down sit in armchairs. Sing, Jenny! There's never been a miracle, a miracle, a miracle as . MISS HONEY BIG KIDS and CHILDREN run off. New York, NY, SM for Poor Yella Rednecks Desks rise from the ground and a blackboard makes its way from the back of the stage. And honestly, I was really, definitely, sort of, almost thinking about owning up. MR WORMWOOD MR WORMWOOD . Ah-ah-aah-ah. Stand out from the crowd! MATILDA Crime and Punishment . See, I know your headmistress. Please! . In . Upon the blackboard is written the alphabet. I'll come back later, then. Two other dancing teams come in and join MRS WORMWOOD and RUDOLPHO in the competition. OLDER KIDS Is she here? . The biggest burp I had ever heard about! I think he blinked. . And this gown is nothing like the semi-formal, Neigh! Ah-ah-aah-ah A little more bah-da, ba ba ba-da bom! The Secret Garden . That's not normal for a five-year-old. And I'm very sorry . But I think it's good for grown-ups to have their own space. The audience gasped so loud that a passing aeroplane caught it on its instrumentation and recorded it as an atmospheric phenomenon. DOCTOR Every new life Yes, Miss Trunchbull! "thinking". He surely can't! Like Romeo and Juliet, Loud, loud, loud, loud! My daddy says I should learn to shut my pie-hole. The CHILDREN and BIG KIDS take off their blazers and throw them on top of him. LAVENDER Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. It's been clear there's no peer for a miracle like me. What?! But the thing was, I was having a lot of trouble with my belly. . . MISS HONEY . Is a miracle! Can be played by a male or female. Please! My mummy says I'm a miracle. One hundred and fifty-five brand new luxury cars, sir. Alice displays great curiosity and attempts to fit her diverse experiences into a . [She pauses and realizes what she has done, and slowly lowers her hands.] He is egotistical, rude, and not very bright, not to mention a liar. If you want to throw the hammer for your country. You can be all cynical, MISS TRUNCHBULL A custoner swindled by Mr. Wormwood. My daddy says I'm a bore. And then, my great, big, beautiful chocolate-y burp, which now seemed to have a mind of its own, wafted full into the face of the Trunchbull! . [They start chattering. MISS HONEY MRS PHELPS exits as a siren wails and the scene changes to Crunchem Hall Academy. LAVENDER MISS HONEY exits off the front of the stage. ALICE and HORTENSIA MRS WORMWOOD RUDOLPHO enters from behind a gap in the curtain behind her. have you read a whole book? Have been trapped inside this cage for ages, Come stai? have you read a whole book? Well, this isn't my room at all! . Whatever you do, just don't give in. Look at mummy. Gloria Magitum! What? "Time is on our side. As a chalked up my palms, did I wave my hands? A student at school with Matilda. Matilda characters breakdowns including full descriptions with standard casting requirements and expert analysis. Won't change a thing. MATILDA And you won't be getting "right" there, oh no. School is really fun, according to my mum. She has never seen a! To fetch a pail of water. Twelve times two is twenty-four. Babes, I'm on fire, here! MATILDA collects two dolls from the house. Oliver Twist . More than one. Yes. Good-bye, Miss Honey. You liked my cake, didn't you, Bruce? Oh, it will only take a moment. They say she's going to put me in Chokey! MATILDA and ACROBAT [off stage] and astronauts! MATILDA She's probably having a meeting or something and won't want to be interrupted. Oh, no, it's a lovely book. The Burning Woman, Hurling Through the Air, with Dynamite in Her Hair, Over Sharks and Spiky Objects, Caught by the Man Locked in a Cage will be performed, and performed this day, or . You are a thief! You shall be destroyed. A weakling? What on earth did you do that for? MRS WORMWOOD walks out from behind the curtain, heavily pregnant. It ' s tough to capture the magic and energy of a Tony and Olivier Award-winning stage musical in the form of a film, but the new adaptation of Roald Dahl ' s Matilda: The Musical does just thatand now that it ' s on Netflix, everyone has a chance to witness the spectacle.. With music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, the incredible adaptation of the classic novel breathes fresh air into Matilda . MRS PHELPS MISS TRUNCHBULL Oh, hello, Miss Trunchbull. ESCAPOLOGIST [off-stage] Well? Tess of the D'urbervilles . In the slip of a bolt, there's a tiny revolt. A boy with no fingie? cancelled! . Just you wait for phys-ed! . I can't find his frank 'n' beans! As a huge cloud of chocolate-y gas wafted from my mouth and drifted across the class. A party entertainer enters with balloons. It must be wonderful for a child to be so wanted. 'Cause your life as you know it is ancient history. [She takes a mirror from the armchair.] To survive this mess by being a prince or a princess. role Tommy appears in the following songs: "Miracle" ' School Song The hammer " Bruce " "When I Grow Up" " The Smell of Rebellion " "Revolting Children" "When I Grow Up (reprise)" Contents 1 Portrayals 1.1 Stratford 1.2 Original West End 1.3 Current West End 1.4 Former West End 1.5 Broadway Then after several seconds, he picks it up and returns to the cake with renewed vigour. MR WORMWOOD Let out your belt. Cancelled, because my wife is . Am I . . . DOCTOR PARTY ENTERTAINER This little girl needs somebody strong to fight by her side. One can hardly move for beauty and brilliance these days. DOCTOR You show the little brat! ], MISS HONEY %PDF-1.5 % MR WORMWOOD tickles him and MICHAEL laughs suddenly, then falls back into his normal dull expression. The Lord of the Rings . Two, three, four! MISS HONEY MR WORMWOOD And if you cry it will be double. Oh, my hair! If you sit around and let them get on top, you the Acrobat's sister, a frightening woman who used to be an Olympic-class hammer-thrower, who loved nothing better than to scare the children of the town. Lavender greatly admires Matilda for the tricks Matilda played on her father, and she also admires Hortensia when Hortensia tells the girls about all the time she's spent in the Chokey as punishment for playing tricks on Miss Trunchbull. He is not very bright, though he is the apple of his fathers eye. [She throws the baton across the stage, does a jet to catch it, and points her finger at MISS HONEY.] . green! Your genius husband is going to sell them one hundred and fifty five knackered old bangers as brand-new luxury cars. Am I . She puts down the large block and MATILDA stands on it. My mummy says I'm a miracle, MISS HONEY. When Matilda first arrives, Miss Honey quickly discovers . BRUCE turns back around and the scene unfreezes. . The CHILDREN and BIG KIDS hang their heads. *Our system only provides suggested monologues or songs for select characters if we have matching monologues and song information in our database. They line up at the back of the stage. NIGEL runs in up the steps stage left, screaming. And today is a very special day: your first day of school! He's my dance partner. MISS TRUNCHBULL So give me more cake! You might as well be saying you think that it's okay, . . You can be all cynical, The show stars Linda Lavin in the title role, a widow who moves with her young son to start life over again, and finds a job working at a roadside diner in Phoenix, Arizona.Most of the episodes revolve around events at . She stands paralyzed in fear. DOCTOR Upgrade to PRO What is the school motto, Miss Honey? MR WORMWOOD RUDOLPHO MR WORMWOOD [She presses an intercom on her desk.] My daddy says I'm his special little guy. You really don't know anything, do you? What's wrong with the telly? You have to stay inside the circle all the time. MR WORMWOOD paces the stage. You see, he fell asleep, and we put him under the coats for safety. How about this. You will soon see there's no escaping tragedy. In business, son, a man's hair is his greatest asset. BIG KIDS MATILDA and ACROBAT "Smile. Matilda! Matilda's been here all morning. That was only the first part of your punishment. A child. MISS HONEY is left in a pile stage right. No one's gonna love you if you don't know the rumba. The DOCTOR runs behind the table with the others. . Her parents treat her poorly, but Matilda escapes into a world of books, which puts her reading level far above the other children in her class, and she develops a bit of magical power in an effort to defeat Trunchbull. In my school? Nicholas Nickleby . Yes, sir. . Are you listening? But if I try I can remember, Just knock on the door. Let's leave maths for the time being . 49 0 obj <>stream MATILDA With your stupid books and your stupid reading. This living 'ell. google_ad_format="120x90_0ads_al_s"; BIG KID [BEN] DOCTOR ESCAPOLOGIST [off-stage] You've made an awful error. Platinum blonde hair dye. Alice Alice, Hortensia, and Tommy are classmates of Matilda who each sing solos. [COUPLES "We have everything that the world has to offer," said the wife. Oh, yes, she's definitely advanced! We never thought it was possible, MISS HONEY hurries to pull the cap from NIGEL's mouth. MISS TRUNCHBULL Four judges in outrageous costumes sit behind it. Ladies and gentlemen! MATILDA and the ACROBAT'S SISTER [off-stage] google_color_url="320000"; Oh, my good Lord! It was the biggest burp I had ever heard. Eight times two is sixteen. She sat down, and when she got up . That I'm as tiny and as shiny as a mirror ball. The children begin to pop up from behind the table and speak. Claiming that they know stuff we don't know. . Oh, right. Over the course of the song, she writes on the board: "Copy one million times by tomorrow. Mrs. Wormwood is selfish, obsessed with her own appearance, and believes everything she sees on TV. Yes, Miss Trunchbull, please, you can! He appears in the following songs: Standing outside the principal's office like a little girl. Don't be pathetic! MATILDA Cast a fantastic character actor and singer who can command the stage and embody Trunchbulls larger-than-life villainy. This is a great featured role for an actor who can embody Sergeis intimidating presence. Behind MR WORMWOOD and MATILDA, the scene changes from a living room to MATILDA's bedroom. Not dressed in hospital cotton, As long as you enjoyed the cake. Yes. The scene switches to the Wormwood's living room. I'll have her for that. MATILDA collects her books. MATILDA THE MUSICAL ACT 1 A bell rings. Mrs Wormwood, I want you to think very carefully. We cannot simply place her in the top form with the eleven-year-olds. So innocent I (R) asked a thousand questions, It doesn't really matter if you don't know much! . DOCTOR No one is as bold or tough as me. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Calculate this! No "buts". How dare they speak to me like that! It was the worst of times. The scene changes to the library. [She grabs a baton with a yellow ribbon attached to it and starts twirling to the music.] Let me tell you something, son. I . We all get carried away sometimes. Ev-er-y life is unbelievably unlikely. . MATILDA We can have our cake and it it too! Matilda Wormwood! Do you think you could tell me what two times twenty-eight is? Dinners don't microwave themselves, you know! . My mummy says I'm a lousy little worm. What am I gonna do? It is delineated into "His" and "Hers" sides.] And that's not right. . I'm in the zone, doll! Six times two is twelve. google_ad_host="pub-6693688277674466"; Cast a solid actor and mover in this fun featured role. No, no, no, no [ad lib. In the musical, he features, in both acts, as Mrs Wormwood's side piece, with whom he habitually competes with in the Bisexual . Dance competition's over. Yes! You gotta be loud! You listen here, my dear, NIGEL MR WORMWOOD MR WORMWOOD takes a mirror that MRS WORMWOOD brandishes. MATILDA One look at my face and it's plain to see. I chose looks! We never thought it was possible, Hortensia is an older girl at Crunchem Hall Primary School. Ahh! Vocal health and clarity. RUDOLPHO People whispered that in her dark and brooding heart, she resented the sister, both her success and her love. Quick, jackets! Stand up and be proud! 'Cause your life as you know it is "aitcH"-ent history. There's nothing to fear. Could I speak to you for a moment, please? And even if you put in heaps of effort, Well, Matilda Wormwood. %%EOF Living with her horrible, not-always-lawful family means Matilda doesn't get the attention and love she deserves. Secrets. You'll fit it in. You should stay out of trouble The boy's a looney. . Audio Sampler - HL00300117 $10.00 ShowKit - HL00300118 $645.00 This ShowKit includes: 30 Actor's Scripts MISS HONEY The secret to my success is this. But this little girl . MRS PHELPS enters. Children are maggots! google_color_link="000000"; MISS HONEY, BIG KIDS, and CHILDREN She's got no respect, that one. No one's going to look if you don't stand out. and look at reading. Oil of Violets hair tonic for men. Oh, did I not mention? Theme Creativ Kids Education by, Audition Monologue, Accompaniment, & Song Lists, Frequently Asked Questions- Auditions & Cast Members. MRS WORMWOOD We're not rich. A student at school with Matilda. This is a hilarious supporting role for a younger actor with comedic timing, as Michaels contributions to the scene usually function as deadpan one-liners. He did what you asked. So innocent I asked a thousand questions. This must confirm, Bruce, MRS WORMWOOD Doesn't mean that you just have to grin and bear it. . Even me. Dosvedoo-dah. I can see COUPLE 1 Great, big, question-asking . But my mummy likes them! A brand new human being! BIG KIDS Alice feels comfortable with her identity and has a strong sense that her environment is comprised of clear, logical, and consistent rules and features. LAVENDER Past Matilda. She is clearly more emotionally developed than her peers. I am off to bleach my roots . [to MISS HONEY] You don't! Ahh! [She takes MATILDA by the wrist and leads her to ERIC's desk.] MATILDA MISS TRUNCHBULL . But I . MRS PHELPS You're not a little girl. . "I have paid for the posters, publicity, the catering, the toilet facilities. MATILDA and ACROBAT [off stage]"It is where the loneliness of life has led us.". MISS HONEY enters and erases the board. One of the novel's antagonists, Mr. Wormwood is Matilda and Michael 's father, and Mrs. Wormwood 's husband. Matilda The Musical is about Matilda Wormwood - an extraordinary child who has a gift for learning and other unusual talents. MISS TRUNCHBULL finishes writing the word "GUILTY" on the board. That's not right. Oh! The DOCTOR, MR WORMWOOD, and a male nurse enter. Matildas brother. A DOCTOR enters. The vanity rises again, signifying morning. Erm, well, as you know, Matilda is in the bottom class. . There's a place you are sent if you haven't been good. It's not even eight thirty! Twitter. I'm Lavender, and I think it's probably for the best if we're best friends! MAN: I think he blinked. The condition is characterised by the sufferer experiencing bouts of chronic fatigue, and falling suddenly asleep, often without knowing, or any warning at all. With every swallow, you are tightening the noose. MRS WORMWOOD puts a number on RUDOLPHO's back as though they are competing in a dancing competition. . MAN: We'll have to change his school. Then your mummy is a twit! Alice is an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS from August 31, 1976, to March 19, 1985. MISS HONEY Oh, you stupid man. I should be dancing the Tarentella "A contract was signed to perform this feat, and perform this feat you shall! BIG KIDS Don't be pathetic! MATILDA Extra strong. [She shoves ERIC out of his seat so MATILDA can stand on his desk.]. A product of Matildas imagination. If I give the crowd their money back, where is my profit?! Yes! MATILDA MRS WORMWOOD exits. She misses me so much. . Oh, no, you are not "full". What about me, then? She is kind, is generous, and really cares about the children despite her own desperate circumstances. (Bruce!) The Invisible Man . Oh, let's put it this way. If anything, caution in these situations is sensible. Right. Yes, sir. Content has never been less important, so MAN: Take another picture of our angel from this angle over here. Between you and it, And even if you could, BIG KIDS You should be embarrassed. Oh, that's where it's at! Even time loves us.". NIGEL If you always take it on the chin and wear it, Ensemble roles include Russians, Little Kids, Big Kids (including Big Kid 1, Big Kid 2, and Big Kid 3), Kids, Mums, Dads, the Cook, and the Mechanic. Two BIG KIDS start climbing on the gate, flanking alphabet blocks as they are are pushed through the gate when they are mentioned in the song. vanderbilt orthopedic surgery residency united automotive sales does alice have lines in matilda the musical. We have everything . MICHAEL sits on his lap. Yourself, Matilda? . That's right, honey, look at mummy. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. No one's gonna tell you when to wiggle your bumba. Russian businessmen: very, very stupid! New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. . Like Matilda, Lavender is a bright child. BACKGROUND SINGERS Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more. MISS HONEY . . Look, I don't suppose we could exchange it for a boy, could we? . Well, take another! . bryan trottier family. Though Mr. Wormwood is not a good person and he is mean to Matilda, his You If you want to throw the hammer for your country. There is a spotlight on BRUCE as he begins to talk. Kim . . MISS HONEY faces the audience and raises her fist. You seem to think that people like people what are clever. The dumber the act, the bigger the confession. Doesn't mean that you just have to grin and bear it. Her dancing lessons with Rudolpho are the most important part of her day. Everything was arranged by [She pulls her coat over her head to simulate a hunchback, and grabs a large book.] ACROBAT [off-stage] Hello! My daddy says I would be the teacher's pet! . A man in business simply cannot fail to get noticed when he looks like this. Wonderful. MISS TRUNCHBULL sniffs and licks the air. It's been clear there's no peer for a miracle like me. MATILDA sits to the side, reading a book. Ooh, me, me, me, miss! . The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. Matilda, isn't it? Absolutely, sir! AMANDA Age Height 4' 3" -4' 5" Essential Slight framed. They're individual! MATILDA An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. You don't need happiness or self-esteem. And . Before I first heard the Pealing of the bell. I mean, it's got to hurt, all squished in there. The CHILDREN and BIG KIDS step back, leaving AMANDA in a spotlight. When all had quietened down, she stepped forward and produced . RUDOLPHO MISS TRUNCHBULL And . MR WORMWOOD Google+. He is egotistical, rude, and not very bright, not to mention a liar. CHILDREN You're being pathetic! But I've got a baby! MATILDA in a week. . A NURSE is holding a baby, which cries. The chances of existence almost infinitely small. COUPLE 3 Yes. Is it time for school yet, mum? A little less head, a lot more derriere. BIG KID [BEN] And I've told her all about you and your smarty-pants ideas. I'm not hinting, but if you did happen to have a story you wanted . Or maybe your largeness Your old man is going to work. But learning a language is over the top . MISS TRUNCHBULL and CHILDREN MRS WORMWOOD RUDOLPHO whips off MRS WORMWOOD's skirt to reveal a shorter skirt made of tassels beneath it. You have a worm, All the while, AMANDA's screams get louder. MR WORMWOOD She stops in triumph. "But we do not have the one thing in the world we want most.". The lackey is wearing a shirt that reads "Wormwood Moturs". MATILDA pauses for several moments, holding the dolls in front of her contemplatively. You oughtn't blame yourself now, come along. You gotta get up and be loud!