Lego Matilda arrives at Fenwick in Newcastle

Friday, 19 December 2025 03:06

A life-sized, official LEGO® sculpture of everyone’s favourite bookworm, Matilda, is arriving at Fenwick Newcastle this December! Built in partnership with Sunderland Empire, the spectacular statue celebrates the North East arrival of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi-award-winning West End production Matilda The Musical this February.

The statue will be in store until Sunday 11 January, so customers and families can view the sculpture during their next festive shopping trip.

Sunderland Empire and Fenwick have also teamed up to give one lucky shopper the chance to win a family ticket to the show plus Tonie Box with Matilda Story.

Entering couldn’t be easier. Customers can simply visit the LEGO® Matilda statue in the Toy Department on the 3^rd Floor at Fenwick Newcastle, scan the QR code beside the display, and share a few basic details to be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize.

Full T&Cs will be available via the QR code at the point of entry.

Matilda The Musical plays at Sunderland Empire three weeks only from Wednesday 11 – Saturday 28 February. To purchase tickets, visit atgtickets.com/sunderland*

* A £3.95 transaction fee may apply to online bookings.

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