Latest Matthew Warchus News
Sir Bob Geldof Issues Warning About New Musical Based On Story Of Live Aid: ‘It Better Not Be S***!’
Sir Bob Geldof is warning a new musical based on the story of Live Aid “better not be s***”. The Boomtown Rats frontman, 71, is set to see the story immortalised on stage of how...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 October 2023
Dame Emma Thompson Recalls Gruelling Miss Trunchbull Transformation
Dame Emma Thompson says it took over three hours every day for her to transform into Miss Trunchbull in 'Matilda the Musical'.The 63-year-old actress plays the cruel headmistress in the movie adaptation of the stage...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 December 2022
Stephen Graham, Andrea Risborough And Sindhu Vee Join Matilda Cast
Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough and Sindhu Vee have joined the cast of the Netflix adaptation of 'Matilda'.Graham and Riseborough will play the roles of Matilda's parents, Mr. Wormwood and Mrs. Wormwood, in the new take...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 April 2021
Dame Emma Thompson Joins Netflix's Matilda
Dame Emma Thompson is to star in Netflix's 'Matilda' adaptation.The 61-year-old actress has signed up to play sadistic headmistress Miss Trunchbull in the new take on Roald Dahl's novel with newcomer Alisha Weir playing the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 January 2021
Lashana Lynch Set For Matilda Role
Lashana Lynch is reportedly in talks to play Miss Honey in 'Matilda'.The 32-year-old actress is said to be in line to take on the role of the title character's good-nature teacher, who was portrayed by...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 January 2021
Groundhog Day Musical To Premiere At London's Old Vic Before Broadway Transfer
The creators of the hit Matilda the Musical production announced earlier this month (Apr15) that they were developing a Broadway version of the movie, about a grumpy TV weatherman stuck in a time...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 April 2015
Director Matthew Warchus Plucked Movie Singer From Tv Talent Show
Director Matthew Warchus picked a Welsh singer for his new movie Pride after spotting her on a U.K. Tv talent show.The film tells the story of a gay group which raised money for striking miners...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 May 2014
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