April 3, 2025 Submitted by Hingham Middle School, Photos by Brandy Nickerson at Brandy Leigh Photography
Hingham Middle School is proud to present their spring musical, MATILDA JR! Over 130 HMS students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 are working onstage and off to bring this memorable show to life. Come and join the fun this Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4 at the HMS Auditorium!
The show is presented with permission of Music Theatre International, who provides the following description of the plot:
“Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.”
Tickets are available online, but quantities are limited! Hope to see you at the show!
–Mo Fish
Director
