“Matilda the Musical,” inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, will be presented by the Court House Players from Thursday Nov. 3 through Sunday, Nov. 6, in the Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School.

Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $17 in advance or $18 at the door for adults. Student tickets are $5. They are available for purchase online at courthouseplayers.org/tickets or at these outlets: Office Supply of Gloucester (804-693-4155), Golden Creations (804-642-1458), Franktronics (804-642-5233) or Mathews Pharmacy (804-725-2556).

About Matilda

Matilda, played by Valerie Brandenberger, is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers, said a press release. She’s unloved by her cruel parents and brother, the Wormwood family, played by Jim Anderson, Bailey Brandenberger and Van Williams, but impresses both a kind librarian played by Amanda Adams and her school teacher, the l...