Matilda the Musical is about an extraordinary girl named Matilda Wormwood who uses her sharp wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers to change her own destiny. The story follows her as she deals with her neglectful and cruel parents, a tyrannical headmistress named Miss Trunchbull, and a kind teacher named Miss Honey. At its heart, the musical is about the power of imagination, courage, and the triumph of good over evil.