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Leeds Playhouse's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory review: Gender-flipped Roald Dahl classic is a musical delight

The Leeds venue proves once again it provides a rich alternative to pantomime schlock with this rich, manic and fun-filled production

Leeds Live

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical review – immensely enjoyable reworking of the stage hit

Newcomer Alisha Weir and a game Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchbull excel in Matthew Warchus’s highly stylised screen adaptation

The Guardian - UK

A Christmas Carol review – Adrian Edmondson stars in a biting tale for our times

David Edgar’s sharp script feels close to home in this exuberant, illusion-filled version of Dickens’ seasonal but socially conscious story

The Guardian - UK

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Top 10 horror short stories

With Halloween looming, these tales by authors from Shirley Jackson to Stephen King are guaranteed to keep you awake as the nights close in

The Guardian - UK

6 Christmas events and attractions in Leeds you should book now for a fully festive 2022

There are plenty of Christmas events to enjoy in Leeds in 2022

Leeds Live

30 best children’s books: From Matilda to The Tale of Peter Rabbit

The classics you may already know, and the hidden gems that deserve more attention – as chosen by Philip Womack

The Independent UK

Matilda the Musical: When is Netflix's adaptation released in the UK and who is in the cast?

The musical for revolting children will be debuting in cinemas next month

Manchester Evening News

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Steven Gerrard and a worrying pointer from the Rule of Rhule

In today’s Fiver: Aston Villa, bodycams and more

The Guardian - UK

Steve Cooper and an unexpected turn of events worthy of Roald Dahl

In today’s Fiver: Steve Cooper’s new contract, Jürgen Klopp’s quick-fire formations and some ‘absolute tripe’

The Guardian - UK

‘It hasn’t sunk in yet that I’m Matilda’: Child star Alisha Weir on red carpet as London Film festival begins

Roald Dahl’s story is a favourite — and it speaks to us very closely, say stars - as film premieres on LFF’s opening night

Evening Standard

‘It felt like the buildings were going to eat me’: The famous and their phobias

Whether it’s bugs, clowns, or even beards, there are a multitude of different fears out there – and no one is immune. Louis Chilton looks at some of the famous faces to have been gripped by irrational phobias, from Margaret Thatcher to Niall Horan

The Independent UK

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical review – all-singing, hall-dancing adaptation is by the book brilliance

London film festival: Story of superpowered schoolgirl gets a fresh, DayGlo take featuring lurid star turn from Emma Thompson

The Guardian - UK

‘Matilda’ Leads Celebrity-Filled Lineup at London Film Fest

After a pared down, pandemic-affected edition in 2021, the BFI London Film Festival is back in full swing this year. The annual event kicks off Wednesday evening with the premiere of a new, musical action adaptation of “Matilda” — the first time in a decade that a family-friendly film has…

Asharq Al-Awsat

How we made Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical: from West End musical to movie marvel

The musical story of a clever girl who stands up against tyranny has reached the screen at last

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Work aimed at children is ‘sacred’ says Emma Thompson as Matilda the Musical premieres

The actor, who plays Miss Trunchbull in the film, said she grew up surrounded by Roald Dahl work

Daily Mirror

London Film Festival 2022: 7 biggest films premiering, how to get tickets and cost

The London Film Festival is about to kick off, with numerous major releases debuting at the event. You can attend it yourself with tickets ranging in price depending how long you stay

Wales Online

Headteacher takes in pupil in real-life 'Matilda' story after both her parents died

Angel-Joy Darko, now 12, lost both of her parents before the age of eight and now lives with headteacher Sarah Kneller.

Evening Standard

Roald Dahl Day: What does it mean and how is it celebrated?

September 13 is the day celebrating the children’s book author and RAF pilot

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Christmas 2022: Longleat Festival of Light set to return this year featuring Roald Dahl extravaganza

It returns in November after a two-year absence

The Guardian - UK

How do you become a foster carer – and how much do you get paid?

Foster carers are in short supply in Britain and confusion over pay may be partly to blame. Here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK

40 best books to read before you die, from Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar to Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall

Losing yourself in a great novel is one of life’s joys. Here our critics Ceri Radford and Chris Harvey pick the books you need to read

Daily Mirror

Interactive map reveals the most notable person from your hometown

A first-of-its-kind map has been created which reveals the most famous person born in your neighbourhood - from notable singers and actors to authors and artists

The Guardian - UK

Teller of the Unexpected by Matthew Dennison review – the tall tales of a big kid

Roald Dahl’s early years are illuminated in a compact biography mostly purged of unsavoury details

The Guardian - UK

Streaming: the pick of the best children’s films for the summer holidays

Our critic surveys the streaming services’s current offerings to find the best family films – from Monsters, Inc to The Muppet Movie, Wolfwalkers to Wadjda

The Guardian - UK

Matilda musical movie starring Emma Thompson to open London film festival

World premiere of the film version of the Roald Dahl-based musical also stars Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough

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