Character Descriptions

Meet the Characters

Matilda

Clever and wise beyond her years, Matilda is an imaginative girl who has an unquenchable thirst for learning. Miss Trunchbull is a tyrannical headmistress who despises children.

Mrs. Trunchbull

Ms. Honey

Matilda’s kindhearted teacher who is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.

Costume Design and Renderings by Ryan J. Moller

Matilda’s older brother and favorite of Matilda’s parents, though he’s not very bright.

Mr. Wormwood

Matilda’s father and a greedy used-car salesman. An amateur ballroom dancer and Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother.

Mrs. Phelps

A nice librarian

Costume Design and Renderings by Ryan J. Moller