Melanie La Barrie on the Fun of Starring in London's Monster Hit Matilda
Winner of seven 2012 Olivier Awards, Matilda isn’t just about a literary-minded tot and a battle-axe of a headmistress (Bertie Carvel's Miss Trunchbull). The supporting cast of Matthew Warchus’ hit musical at the Cambridge Theatre includes a sympathetic turn from Melanie La Barrie, the 37-year-old, Trinidad-born performer who plays Mrs. Phelps, the librarian who helps to awaken Matilda’s passion…