Forget the silly pointy hats and broomsticks: they’re the most dangerous creatures on earth. And now they’ve come up with their most evil plan yet. The only thing standing in their way is Luke and his Gran. But he’s ten and she’s got a dodgy heart. Time is short, danger is everywhere, and they’ve got just one chance to stop the witches from squalloping every stinking little child in England.

The Witches is a rip-roaring musical version of Roald Dahl’s timeless tale, filled with wit, daring and heart. With book and lyrics by Olivier Award-winner Lucy Kirkwood, music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Dave Malloy, and directed by Lyndsey Turner.

Everything you know about witches is wrong.

Everything you know about witches is wrong. Forget the silly pointy hats and broomsticks: they’re the most dangerous creatures on earth. And now they’ve come up with their most evil plan yet. The only thing standing in their way is Luke and his Gran.

The Witches

__A Roald Dahl Story Company and National Theatre production__

Original production November 2023 to January 2024 - further dates to be announced

Reviews

'A dazzling show'

'The National Theatre’s sparkling adaptation of Dahl’s story is electrifying'

'The National Theatre’s vivid, irreverent Roald Dahl adaptation is a hysterically funny triumph'

'A high-quality piece of family entertainment that skilfully blends the playful and the macabre'

'It’s the best Dahl adaptation since Matilda, and the best new musical I’ve seen this year'

'This terrific new musical is an absolute cracker of a show'

'Dave Malloy's songs and score are on a delirious sugar rush of their own'

Take a look

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Animated Trailer

'Get Up!' Studio Session

Mouse Race

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Pre-Show Activity Pack

Post-Show Activity Pack

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