Solo Monologue · Tragicomedy
Matilda – Monologue
Matilda – Monologue · Adapted by Simon Law
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Matilda

Published by scriptsandsketches.com

In a tense classroom setting, Miss Trunchbull confronts her students with a chilling lesson about character and consequences, showcasing her tyrannical nature.
Monologue
Characters: MISS TRUNCHBULL
The scene is set in the classroom, where MISS TRUNCHBULL lines up the girls against the wall. Miss Honey and Matilda are sat at Miss Honey’s desk with a jug of water and a glass.
MISS TRUNCHBULL:
Water! And hold the newt! Join the ranks. Move! I am here to teach you all a lesson. Sometimes in life, horrible and unexplainable things happen. These things are a test of character. And I have character. Form a line across the room! Fill this gap. I expect you're wondering what I'm talking about.
A child came to my house. I don't know how, when or why. But I know a child came. (Sneering) Did you know it was illegal to enter someone's home without permission? (Mimicking) Yes Miss Trunchbull.
Stomach in! Shoulders back! Do any of you recognize this? (She holds up a red ribbon) Let's play a game. Who was wearing a pretty, red ribbon yesterday - and isn't wearing one today?
Who does this disgusting ribbon belong to? (She throws it onto the floor, stamps on it and spits on it)
I shall personally see to it that the demented lilliputian who owns this ribbon will never see the light of day again!
(MISS HONEY approaches) Ah, Miss Honey, thank you. You were at my house last night. (MISS TRUNCHBULL grabs her arm) I broke your arm once before. I can do it again.
Shut your holes! You'll be put away in a place where no one will find you.
(Looking at the chalkboard) Look! The chalk! (Reading it out slowly as the chalk writes on it’s own)
"Agatha..." "This is Magnus." … "Give my little Bumblebee … … her house and her money." …. "Then get out of town. If you don't, I will get you." … "I will get you like you got me." "That is a Promise." Argggh!!!
A child came to my house. I don't know how, when or why. But I know a child came. (Sneering) Did you know it was illegal to enter someone's home without permission? (Mimicking) Yes Miss Trunchbull.
Stomach in! Shoulders back! Do any of you recognize this? (She holds up a red ribbon) Let's play a game. Who was wearing a pretty, red ribbon yesterday - and isn't wearing one today?
Who does this disgusting ribbon belong to? (She throws it onto the floor, stamps on it and spits on it)
I shall personally see to it that the demented lilliputian who owns this ribbon will never see the light of day again!
(MISS HONEY approaches) Ah, Miss Honey, thank you. You were at my house last night. (MISS TRUNCHBULL grabs her arm) I broke your arm once before. I can do it again.
Shut your holes! You'll be put away in a place where no one will find you.
(Looking at the chalkboard) Look! The chalk! (Reading it out slowly as the chalk writes on it’s own)
"Agatha..." "This is Magnus." … "Give my little Bumblebee … … her house and her money." …. "Then get out of town. If you don't, I will get you." … "I will get you like you got me." "That is a Promise." Argggh!!!
MISS TRUNCHBULL:
(Miss Trunchbull runs out screaming)