A Leamington school recently brought down the curtain on an ambitious and memorable performance of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical.

The production at Arnold Lodge School, was met with a standing ovation.

Featuring pupils from Year 7 to Year 13, began rehearsals eleven months ago, with pupils seeing extraordinary growth over the period, culminating in a series of performances.

For some Year 7 pupils, it was their first time performing on a stage, and the production saw older pupils settled into lead roles that were richly deserved.

Featuring pupils from Year 7 to Year 13, began rehearsals eleven months ago, with pupils seeing extraordinary growth over the period, culminating in a series of performances (image via Arnold Lodge)

Mrs Colledge, Head of Performing Arts, described the experience as 'a joy and a privilege: "The Arts are the backbone of a school.

"They bring joy, colour and life, and the pupils involved in the show deserve to have the light shine on them as brightly as possible. We have been so lucky to have been immersed in this wonderful process over the past year."

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR. is adapted from the full-length musical which was based on the book by Roald Dahl, and features a book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. The show opened on the West End in 2011 and made its Broadway premiere in 2013. The musical earned seven Olivier Awards, including "Best New Musical," and five Tony awards, including The Tony for "Best Book of a Musical."

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Matilda, a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers, lives with cruel parents who find her to be a nuisance, a lousy little worm, and a bore.

For some Year 7 pupils, it was their first time performing on a stage, and the production saw older pupils settled into lead roles that were richly deserved (image via Arnold Lodge)

When Matilda enters her first term at school, she captures the attention of Miss Honey, a kind teacher, and the two form a wonderful friendship.

Unfortunately, the school is ruled by a tempestuous and mean headmistress named Miss Trunchbull, who hates children and delivers cruel and unjust punishments to all her charges.

Matilda is determined to change her story, but will her cleverness and courage be enough to withstand the reign of Miss Trunchbul.

The production at Arnold Lodge School, left the cast with a standing ovation (image via Arnold Lodge)

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