The research of My role Lavender in Matilda the Musical

Lavender in Matilda

Matilda The Musical 

Matilda the musical  is a stage musical based on the children's novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. It was written by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. The musical is about  a intelligent 5-year-old girl who loves reading, overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school, and helps her teacher who is Miss Honey to reclaim her life. Matilda has received widespread critical acclaim and box-office popularity, winning seven 2012 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical the most such awards ever won by a single show at the time.

Roald Dahl who wrote this novel was born on the 13 September 1916 and died on 23 November 1990 at the aged of 74. Roald Dahl not only had children's novels but also had adult short stories as well and became one of the world best selling authors. Roald Dahl's short stories are known for their unexpected endings and his children's books for their tough, often very dark humour. 

The role of Lavender who is she?

Lavender is quit a smart girl but not as smart as Maltilda so Lavender feels she wants some of the glory too even though they are becoming really good friends. Lavender is a kind girl with a different personality to Matilda.

In the book Lavender has dark hair and dark eyes. In the movie Lavender wears her hair in a bun, is african-american and wears glasses and often dark seventies-stile dresses for young girls just like Matilda. In the musical Lavender wears the standard Crunchem Hall uniform which was a tie, a grey suit and grey skirts for the girls while trousers for boys.  In the movie she spent a lot of time with Matilda and was very close to her but in the musical she went right up to her and asked her randomly to be her best friend. In the book Lavender was curious, slightly quiet and determined. In the movie she was easy to impress and cute. In the musical Lavender was spicy, loud, bubbly and friendly.

According to Lavender, she thinks playing tricks is what makes a heroine (female hero).

Lavender does pull a prank by putting a newt in the Trunchbull's water glass.

How I would prepare for the role. 

First of all lavender reminds me of myself when I was about her age because I was slightly a quit person in class because I would keep myself to myself but determined to come out of my shell and express myself to others as I got to know them. I was also a bubbly, friendly person too around my friends. But in order to be more like lavender the character I would have to look more at her background also I should go back to visit my primary school and just pretend I’m that 5 year old child again but also fine that cheeky side in me.