Sophia Kiely
English actress (born 2000)
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Sophia Kiely (born 2000) is an English Olivier Award-winning child actress who played the title role in Matilda the Musical.[1][2][3] Kiely shared the role with Cleo Demetriou, Kerry Ingram, and Eleanor Worthington Cox.[1]
2000 (age 25–26)
Sophia Kiely | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sophia Kiely 2000 (age 25–26) Kensington, London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Matilda the Musical |
Career
Kiely played Matilda at the Cambridge Theatre in the West End debut of Matilda the Musical. After rehearsing the show since August, she made her debut on 27 October 2011.[4] In April 2012 Sophia won an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical along with her co-stars.[5][6] She made a special appearance as Matilda for West End Live in Trafalgar Square, performing "Naughty".[7]
Kiely graduated with a Master's in Mathematics from the University of St Andrews in June 2023. She was a member of the University's improvised theatre group and received Piano Scholarships.
Theatre credits
| Year | Title | Role | Theatre | Dates | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Matilda the Musical | Matilda Wormwood | Cambridge Theatre | 25 October 2011 – 14 April 2012 | [1][2][3] |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Whatsonstage.com Awards | Best Actress in a Musical (shared with: Cleo Demetriou, Kerry Ingram and Eleanor Worthington Cox) | Matilda the Musical | Nominated | [8] |
| Laurence Olivier Award | Best Actress in a Musical (shared with: Cleo Demetriou, Kerry Ingram and Eleanor Worthington Cox) | Won | [6][9] |