Matilda secretly leaves her room and sneaks into her parents' room. In retaliation, she pours hydrogen peroxide into her father's hair oil, resulting in a vibrant, green hairdo for him. The song plays again at 1:31.
Matilda diverts her attention by regaling Mrs. Phelps, the librarian, with a tale about a famous acrobat and escapologist who longed for a child but was unable to have one.
Original Broadway Cast of Matilda The Musical
Matilda and Lavender arrive at school and are greeted with surprise by the students, who break into song before giving them a tour of the school.
Miss Trunchbull refuses Miss Honey’s suggestion and reminds her of the necessity of following the rules.
Upon returning to school, Matilda learns that Miss Trunchbull disciplines unruly children by confining them in a tiny cupboard filled with sharp objects.
Matilda resumes her storytelling for Mrs. Phelps and continues the story of the acrobat and escapologist.
While Matilda is being interrogated in front of everyone about whether she stole Miss Trunchbull's cake or not, Bruce emits a massive burp.
The Cast of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical
Bruce is compelled to eat an entire chocolate cake in front of everyone as punishment for eating Miss Trunchbull’s cake.
As they pass through an alley, the children share their aspirations for adulthood and Matilda promises to end Miss Trunchbull's mistreatment. The song plays again at end credits scene.
Matilda continues to spin the tale for Mrs. Phelps about the acrobat and escapologist.
After reprimanding her father, Matilda is locked in her room where she finishes the story of the acrobat and escapologist.
Miss Trunchbull puts Miss Honey’s students through a rigorous physical education class.
After Miss Trunchbull discovers a newt in her drinking jug, she starts punishing an unjustly accused student.
Matilda realizes she has telekinetic powers and uses them to fling a cup of water at Miss Trunchbull, causing the newt to climb on her and scaring her away.
Matilda shows Miss Honey she can move the water cup with her mind.
Miss Honey invites Matilda to tea in her shed and shares with her the story of her traumatic childhood.
Matilda realizes that Miss Honey is the real-life child of the acrobat and the escapologist.
Before heading to school, Matilda leaves a message for Mrs. Phelps and discovers the students gathering around the damaged playground.
Matilda employs her newly acquired abilities to manipulate the chalk on the chalkboard.
The children celebrate her screaming exit and their freedom.
The Cast of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical
Matilda and Miss Honey leave her parents behind and start a new life together in a different house.
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