Post by cheesy116 on Aug 22, 2018 1:22:20 GMT
The cast for this was announced last week, the majority of the leads coming from South Africa including the Matildas. The tour starts there before going to Asia.
I haven't quite worked out the ensemble scenario yet... Zac Gabriel Werb is playing Michael Wormwood AND Tommy (minor child ensemble role) so it looks like the 'adults' are playing the older kids and the younger kids. Zac previously played Nigel in the West End about 3 years ago and is currently only about 16/17.
www.southernvines.co.za/2018/08/16/cast-announced-for-matilda-the-musical-south-africa-international-tour/
**EDIT** I have completely misread the article and only realised they've listed the adult ensemble further down... but its still unusual to have someone play Michael and a younger kid
I haven't quite worked out the ensemble scenario yet... Zac Gabriel Werb is playing Michael Wormwood AND Tommy (minor child ensemble role) so it looks like the 'adults' are playing the older kids and the younger kids. Zac previously played Nigel in the West End about 3 years ago and is currently only about 16/17.
www.southernvines.co.za/2018/08/16/cast-announced-for-matilda-the-musical-south-africa-international-tour/
**EDIT** I have completely misread the article and only realised they've listed the adult ensemble further down... but its still unusual to have someone play Michael and a younger kid
