The RSC can send introductory notes on CD to your home to listen to before you come to the theatre. Please ask for this service when you book your tickets or email access@rsc.org.uk. The audio introductions are also available to listen to in mp3 format or read as text:
Listen (Part 1)Listen (Part 2)Listen (Part 3)Listen (Part 4)Read the notes
To help prepare for your visit, take a look at our British Sign Language synopsis of Matilda The Musical, featuring British Sign Language interpreter Donna Ruane. The video also features a voiceover and captioning.
You may find it useful to view the Matilda The Musical visual story for your visit. We have also included an ‘easy read’ version of the visual story which provides shorter and more simplified information. Please feel free to print this and bring it with you on your visit or view it on an iPad/tablet.
story longer version visual story easy read version
Visual Story longer version for non adapted performances
Visual Story easy read version for non adapted performances
A Sonic Story highlights the key sounds from throughout the performance. The graphic is available to all audience members but we hope that it will be particularly useful for anyone who might benefit from an increased understanding of the sensory elements of the show.
You can download the resource below.
We host relaxed performances of Matilda The Musical every year – watch the video from our 2022 relaxed performance to find out more about the show.
