Matilda Wormwood - An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Gender: Female Age: 6 to 10
Miss Agatha Trunchbull - The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children. Gender: Any Age: 35 to 55
Miss Honey - Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 40
Mr. Wormwood - Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Gender: Male Age: 35 to 45
Mrs. Wormwood - Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Gender: Female Age: 35 to 45
Michael Wormwood - Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents. Gender: Male Age: 10 to 15
Bruce - Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Gender: Male Age: 7 to 14
Lavender - Matilda's classmate and friend. Gender: Female Age: 7 to 10
Mrs. Phelps - A nice librarian. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 45
The Escapologist - A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Gender: Male
The Acrobat - A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. Gender: Female
Rudolpho - Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. Gender: Male
Doctor - Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. Gender: Male
Children’s Entertainer - A party entertainer at the start of the show. Gender: Male
Ensemble - Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents.