This week, photographer Simon Hadley took a rare glimpse backstage at the RSC’s multi-award-winning production of Matilda the Musical.

With less than three weeks of its run remaining, Matilda the Musical is continuing to play to standing ovations every evening here at Birmingham Hippodrome. The show has now been seen by over 7.7 million people across the globe and has played in 60+ cities across the UK, North America, Australia and New Zealand. Performances continue in Birmingham until 8 September.

Click on the gallery above to browse the exciting range of images and take a rare peek behind the scenes.

You can find out more about the show and book tickets here.