The Royal Shakespeare Company is hosting auditions in Birmingham this January and February for its hit show Matilda The Musical.

The auditions will be for the role of Matilda herself and her classmates.

With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Winner of over 100 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, Matilda is now the 15th Longest-Running Production in West End history.

To find out more, including how to apply, visit tour.matildathemusical.com

Matilda The Musical plays Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 1 July - Sunday 2 August.