The story begins when a little child named Matilda is born. Although she loves books, her family dislikes learning. She also faces the mean and harsh Miss Trunchbull, who hates children.

LONDON (AP) — American actor John Lithgow won the best actor trophy at the London stage Olivier Awards on Sunday for exploring the dark side of children’s writer Roald Dahl in “Giant.” ...

LONDON — (AP) — American actor John Lithgow won the best actor trophy at the London stage Olivier Awards on Sunday for exploring the dark side of children's writer Roald Dahl in "Giant." ...

LONDON (AP) — American actor John Lithgow won the best actor trophy at the London stage Olivier Awards on Sunday for exploring the dark side of children’s writer Roald Dahl in “Giant ... s ...