The Hive Theatre Festival is the largest children’s festival in the world. It is a festival for the children by the children! It is spread across two months where around 500 children perform in 52 varied performances of 5 plays.

‘Matilda’ is a play about Matilda Wormwood, a young genius neglected by her shallow parents is sent to a school terrorized by the tyrannical Headmistress/Headmaster Trunchbull. Meanwhile her teacher Mr/Ms Honey, recognizes Matilda's intellect and inspires Matilda to use her wit and brains.

Details
12th June - 6:30pm
14th June - 9am, 11:30am, 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm
19th June - 6:30pm
20th & 21st June - 9am, 11:30am, 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm

Come watch the students of The Hive perform a fun rendition of - Matilda

Bring all your friends, family, grandparents, aunts, uncles, the whole building and the whole community to cheer them on!

  @play, ABA Avenue, Al Quoz

  12th June | 14th June | 19th - 21st June,2026

Instructions :
When filling in booking details, make sure to select the respective date and time slot correctly.
Please note we have already reserved two seats for the family of the child who is performing.
Please carry a soft copy of the booking email that you receive.

How to get there;
By car: There are many ways to reach your destination, including heading southwest on Al Khail Rd/E44, taking the exit to merge onto 323 Rd/Al Marabea' St/D65, and slightly right onto the ramp to 26th St. Continue driving on 26th St, make a U-turn, and drive further before turning right. GPS navigation is highly advised for accuracy.

By bus: You can easily reach your destination by taking the 21B or bus 84 to the Ducast Factory 1 bus stop, followed by a four-minute walk.

By taxi: You can easily reach your destination by taking a taxi or by using a ride-hailing app.