The Royal Shakespeare Company’s hit adaptation of Roald Dahl’s much-loved story follows Matilda, a fiercely intelligent child who refuses to be defined by the adults around her. Matilda the Musical (Image: Matt Crockett)It was the children who truly made the performance. Matilda the Musical (Image: Matt Crockett)Tessa Kadler gave a beautifully controlled performance as the kind-hearted Miss Honey, with a smooth, delicate vocal that provided a welcome contrast to the chaos surrounding her. Matilda the Musical (Image: Matt Crockett)Under the musical direction of conductor Andrew Corcoran, the production’s score was delivered with energy and polish. Matilda the Musical (Image: Matt Crockett)Matilda the Musical (Image: Matt Crockett)Matilda the Musical (Image: Matt Crockett)Matilda the Musical (Image: Matt Crockett)Matilda the Musical (Image: Matt Crockett)Matilda the Musical (Image: Matt Crockett)Matilda the Musical (Image: Matt Crockett)Matilda the Musical (Image: Matt Crockett)Matilda the Musical (Image: Matt Crockett)