Kids add twist to Matilda musical

ST Joseph’s College students are strengthening friendships and developing their own performing arts community by working on the school’s production of Matilda JR. Matilda JR, which is based on the Roald Dahl book and Tim Minchin musical, will hit the Mercy Theatre stage from November 3-5. Drama teacher and director Emily Gigg said it was […]

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