Children in Haverhill, Suffolk, can take part in a special Matilda-themed theatre workshop this February. The HYT Matilda Workshop starts on 16 February 2026 and continues on 17 February 2026; sessions run each day from 10:00am to 3:00pm and are designed for young people aged 5 to 18, focusing on acting, singing and dancing.
The sessions are listed on the Haverhill Arts Centre website and are delivered by Haverhill Youth Theatre at Haverhill Arts Centre. The workshop is timed to start on Monday 16 February 2026, which Suffolk County Council lists as the first day of the 2026 spring half-term for maintained schools.
Participants will be split into age-appropriate groups to learn songs and routines from Matilda the Musical, with a small informal “showing” or demonstration at the end of each day. Haverhill Arts Centre — managed by Haverhill Town Council — and Haverhill Youth Theatre have positioned such one-off intensives as an accessible taster for families who may not be able to commit to a full 10-week term.
The event comes as local arts venues adapt their programming and income streams following countywide funding changes in 2025. The Haverhill Arts Centre is housed in the town’s Grade II-listed former Town Hall (the building was converted into an arts centre in 1994) and continues to provide professional-style training and performance opportunities for local young people.
Bookable details, including ticketing, are available on the Haverhill Arts Centre website.
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