MISS TRUNCHBULL
CHARACTER OVERVIEW:
Miss Trunchbull is ‘a fierce tyrannical monster’ and the ferocious headmistress of Crunchem Hall. She believes that all children are all ‘nasty dirty things’. This formidable figure used to throw the hammer at the Olympics and looking at her, you get the feeling that she could liquidise you like a carrot in a kitchen blender.
ABOUT PROPERTY:
Matilda is a story of rebellion, mischief and standing up for what you believe in. A global sensation for 35 years, Matilda has been read by over 20 million people and the story has been adapted into two blockbuster films and a hit musical. The 2023 film reached Netflix's top 10 in 89 countries, and the musical has been seen by over 11 million people. Previous partnerships include Cath Kidston, M&S and Winning Moves. As a strong female hero with a fierce love of reading, Matilda teaches us that even the smallest of children can have great power.
LIKES:
Hammerthrowing
Discipline
The Chokey
DISLIKES:
Small children
Pigtails
Newts
FAVOURITE PHRASES:
“I have never been able to understand why small children are so disgusting!”
“You festering gumboil!”
“Filthy little maggot.”
