Matthew (BA hons, MA) is a neurodiverse (dyslexic) actor, lecturer and theatre maker based in Essex.
With over 10 years of industry experience Matthew has dedicated his work on the belief that creativity & artistic expression is a catalyst for change. He has extensive experience on curating youth projects as previous company director to TWAS Theatre ltd and producing the creative engagement programme at The Mercury Theatre Colchester. He loves to collaborate, listen and identify needs that can be harnessed within creative settings, from staged productions to community outreach projects locally and nationally.
Matthew is delighted to be awarded DYCP Arts Council funding in Embedding Dyslexic Practices. Over the course of 2023/2024 he will be developing a working toolkit for Dyslexic Actors and Directors to implement within a rehearsal room. Also in 2024 he will be Directing 'Carrie The Musical' with UCC and 'Legally Blonde' with Colchester Operatics Society in their 40th Year within their young company.
He's also a musician within the music scene of Essex as the guitarist in covers band JAMJAR. You can also hear Matt on the Don't Be A Hero Podcast available on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube & Acast.
Matthew also works as a FE/HE lecturer amplifying & championing the development of future young theatre makers. Currently visiting lecturer at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire & Musical Theatre lecturer at University Centre Colchester.
Alumni of the Mercury Theatre Playwright, Producers & Directors Programme 2022'
With over 10 years of industry experience Matthew has dedicated his work on the belief that creativity & artistic expression is a catalyst for change. He has extensive experience on curating youth projects as previous company director to TWAS Theatre ltd and producing the creative engagement programme at The Mercury Theatre Colchester. He loves to collaborate, listen and identify needs that can be harnessed within creative settings, from staged productions to community outreach projects locally and nationally.
Matthew is delighted to be awarded DYCP Arts Council funding in Embedding Dyslexic Practices. Over the course of 2023/2024 he will be developing a working toolkit for Dyslexic Actors and Directors to implement within a rehearsal room. Also in 2024 he will be Directing 'Carrie The Musical' with UCC and 'Legally Blonde' with Colchester Operatics Society in their 40th Year within their young company.
He's also a musician within the music scene of Essex as the guitarist in covers band JAMJAR. You can also hear Matt on the Don't Be A Hero Podcast available on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube & Acast.
Matthew also works as a FE/HE lecturer amplifying & championing the development of future young theatre makers. Currently visiting lecturer at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire & Musical Theatre lecturer at University Centre Colchester.
Alumni of the Mercury Theatre Playwright, Producers & Directors Programme 2022'