The RSC's production of Matilda The Musical perform 'When I Grow Up'! ｜ Semi-Finals ｜ BGT 2026

A child reflects on the aspirations and perceived strengths of adulthood, imagining a future of physical capability, knowledge, and freedom. However, the narrative shifts toward a message of empowerment, urging that being small does not mean being powerless and that one must challenge unfairness rather than passively accepting it.