Matilda

I didn't discover the writer Roald Dahl until I had kids.
Though I was 32+ years old at the time I loved his stories!
And still do.

I also love  Tim Minchin.
When Dahl's book Matilda was made into a musical and Tim composed the lyrics and music I knew it would be a fantastic show.

I have yet to see the show live but hope to see it some day.

One of the great, funny villians of musical theatre was written into this show.
Miss Trunchbull, the Headmistress of the school Matilda is sent to.

Unfortunately for me, this woman's part is usual played by a man in drag......well, if you can call Miss Trunchbull a woman.  ;-)
British actor Bertie Carvel won an Olivier Award(the UK equivalent of the US Tony Award)for originating the role back in 2011.

But anyway......
Miss Trunchbull has a showstopper of a number called "The Smell of Rebellion".

Broadway actor, Dean Vince, preforms it on YouTube.....




And here is a low quality video of the whole musical Matilda HERE.  If you want to see the actual production number with Mr. Carvel go to 1:15.

I think, if I was born 20 years later than I was, I would have been FAB-ulous in this number.

But then again, I always thought I'd make a great Miss Hannigan aka Dorothy Loudon too.....




Sluggy

Freaky Fun Friday

I hope I don't drive away any readers today.

I am all about couponing, frugality, homemaking, cooking & my family.  And that's what I blather on about most days here on the blog.
But there are more sides to me than that.

I've also got a kooky, unconventional side and a touch of a wicked sense of humour & I am not easily offended by anything.
Having said that, I'd like to share a comic artist with you all that I found a few years ago.  He's Australian, now living in England and he's quite the celebrity overseas.  He's appeared in the US but so far has not broken out as a big star.  I think his...let's call it "indelicateness"....has hindered his ability to break into the national media outlets here, thus his popularity is limited in the US.
He is irreverant and a bit twisted.
And I LOVE his art!
But then again, having grown up Catholic, gone to a all girl's college & having worked in professional theatre where I "saw it all, honey", I am a bit irreverant and twisted....
The Artist's name is Tim Minchin.

Please don't click on the video if you are easily offended by language and scandalously humorous, irreverent views on religion & politics.

If you are open minded....Enjoy!






Sluggy