Isobelle Molloy

[1] Aged 11, she portrayed Amanda Thripp, a pig-tailed schoolgirl in the West End version of Matilda the Musical since the show began in November 2011.

[1][2] After the two actresses who portrayed Matilda Wormwood at that time had left, Molloy took over the title role, starting from 15 April 2012 at the Cambridge Theatre.

"But I am not nervous about taking over as Matilda, I know the show, the stage and all the adults in the cast so it will be a lot easier for me.

[4] She was given the part after a casting director spotted her when she performed the title role of Matilda The Musical.

Prior to 2012, she lived in Springfield, Essex and attended Tomorrow's Talent theatre school in Little Waltham.