Overview
Character Name
Bruce Bogtrotter
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Child
Role Size
Supporting
Dancing
Mover
Voice
Tenor
Vocal Range
High Note: F#4/Gb4
Low Note: C3
Vocal Technique
Falsetto, Belting
Time & Place
England, present
Analysis
Bruce is one of Matilda’s classmates. A large boy, Bruce eats a slice of Miss Trunchbull’s chocolate cake, and is punished by having to eat a whole cake in class. He manages, with Matilda and his classmates’ support. Bruce leads the revolt in “Revolting Children.”
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