Matilda is the captivating musical masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dares to change her destiny. Inspired by the genius of Roald Dahl, with book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda the Musical is now playing at The Sydney Lyric Theatre to rave reviews.
Penguin Teachers’ Academy is delighted to offer a writing challenge to earn the opportunity for the winning student and their teacher to see Matilda the Musical at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.
Teachers, ask your ‘REVOLTING’ students to write and submit 500 words or less using one of the following writing prompts:
Imaginative Text – “Change your story” Write a different ending for Matilda by Roald Dahl.
Information Report– “Be Miraculous” Write a faux scientific report about Matilda’s powers.
Persuasive Text – “Even if you’re little, you can do A LOT” Convince us that YOU are Matilda’s biggest fan.
One lucky student will receive:
2 x A Reserve tickets to Matilda The Musical at the Sydney Lyric Theatre
Merchandise Pack including a CD sampler, special edition Matilda book, programme and other “Fantastico” goodies.
The lucky teacher of the winning student will receive:
A double pass to experienceMatilda The Musical at the Sydney Lyric Theatre
Complimentary programme.
Complimentary refreshments on arrival.
PLUS there are 10 student runner up packs of a Matilda book and CD sampler.
(PLEASE NOTE TRAVEL TO AND FROM MATILDA THE MUSICAL IS NOT INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS PRIZE).
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Where do you enter the teacher’s details for this Matilda competition? Also, does the whole class need to enter or just any students who are interested?
Hello Julie and thanks for your query. Apologies, we have now amended the submission form to allow for the teacher to submit their name and the students name. The whole class is welcome to submit should they wish, but individual interested students are most welcome!