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Matthew Hemley

Matthew Hemley

Deputy editor

Biography

Matt is deputy editor of The Stage, having started as the newspaper’s broadcast reporter in 2007. He covers all areas of the industry in his role, but has a particular interest in musical theatre. Matt studied acting at Bretton Hall, part of the University of Leeds, and regularly appears on radio and television to discuss theatre.

Recent Articles

Theatre leaders welcome plan for National Centre for Arts and Music Education

Theatre leaders welcome plan for National Centre for Arts and Music Education

NewsMar 21, 2025
Figures including National Theatre executive director Kate Varah and Arts Council England boss Darren Henley have backed plans for a National Centre for Arts and Music Education, which promises to help children and young people ‘pursue their artistic and creative interests in school’
‘Stark truth’: Disabled audiences facing multiple access barriers – report

‘Stark truth’: Disabled audiences facing multiple access barriers – report

NewsMar 20, 2025
Almost a third of disabled audiences find it difficult to access theatres, according to the findings of a survey that reveals ’stark truths’ about the issues facing those with disabilities
Teen version of Hadestown licensed to schools and youth groups

Teen version of Hadestown licensed to schools and youth groups

NewsMar 20, 2025
A teen version of musical Hadestown has been made available for school and youth groups in the UK
Tamara Harvey: A man told me I could not have children and run the RSC as well

Tamara Harvey: A man told me I could not have children and run the RSC as well

NewsMar 19, 2025
Royal Shakespeare Company co-artistic director Tamara Harvey has revealed how she was told she would not be able to do the job and have children by a man who was ‘very connected with the theatre’ just before she started officially in the role
Ghost Stories to return to West End

Ghost Stories to return to West End

Production NewsMar 19, 2025
Ghost Stories will return to the West End following its UK tour.
Rufus Norris to be honoured for services to theatre at Oliviers

Rufus Norris to be honoured for services to theatre at Oliviers

NewsMar 19, 2025
Outgoing National Theatre director Rufus Norris will be honoured for his services to theatre at this year’s Olivier Awards
Catherine Tate to make Palladium pantomime debut in Sleeping Beauty

Catherine Tate to make Palladium pantomime debut in Sleeping Beauty

Production NewsMar 18, 2025
Catherine Tate will star as Carabosse the Wicked Fairy in this year’s pantomime at the London Palladium.
Saville Theatre plans ‘missed opportunity’ for larger offering – Theatres Trust

Saville Theatre plans ‘missed opportunity’ for larger offering – Theatres Trust

NewsMar 14, 2025
Plans to redevelop London’s former Saville Theatre into a permanent home for Cirque du Soleil have been branded a ‘missed opportunity’ by the Theatres Trust, which claims the site is able to support a much larger venue than is currently being proposed
Two Strangers musical to receive North American premiere this summer

Two Strangers musical to receive North American premiere this summer

Production NewsMar 13, 2025
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is to receive its North American premiere at the American Repertory Theater in Harvard University
Royal Exchange review findings avoid ‘deeper accountability’ – SDUK

Royal Exchange review findings avoid ‘deeper accountability’ – SDUK

NewsMar 11, 2025
Stage Directors UK has rejected the findings of a review into the cancellation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Royal Exchange in Manchester, claiming the report ‘avoids deeper accountability’
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