A Problem Like Matilda.

MINCHIN, Tim, 1975-; MATILDA (Music); MUSICAL adaptations of literature; DAHL, Roald, 1916-1990; ATHEISTS; WARCHUS, Matthew, 1966-; ROYAL Shakespeare Co.

The article discuses comic musician Tim Minchin from Australia, who developed the musical "Matilda" in 2008 for the Royal Shakespeare Company in England with director Matthew Warchus, based on the novel by Roald Dahl. Minchin's atheism, songwriting style, and popularity in Great Britain are mentioned, as well as the rehearsal process for the musical. Songs such as "If I Didn't Have You," "Quiet," and "When I Grow Up" are also mentioned.