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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

The Lion King marks 25 years with community garden at Hampton Court

The Lion King marks 25 years with community garden at Hampton Court

Disney’s The Lion King is marking 25 years in the West End with a community garden at Hampton Court that will offer live performances and interactive activities
James Graham's Boys from the Blackstuff transfers to West End

James Graham's Boys from the Blackstuff transfers to West End

James Graham’s adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s TV drama Boys from the Blackstuff is to transfer to the West End.
Trafalgar Theatres reveals opening plans for Fareham Live

Trafalgar Theatres reveals opening plans for Fareham Live

Trafalgar Entertainment will open its newest venue, Fareham Live, in October this year
Arts organisations create 'united voice' in run up to general election

Arts organisations create 'united voice' in run up to general election

Leading arts organisations including the Royal Shakespeare Company and Bristol Old Vic are joining together for a UK-wide campaign aimed at creating a “powerful sector voice” that will advocate for the industry
Bird College heads announce plans to stand down

Bird College heads announce plans to stand down

Bird College principal Luis De Abreu and chief executive Shirley Coen are to retire
Ruth Jones: Starring in Sister Act has conquered my fear of the stage

Ruth Jones: Starring in Sister Act has conquered my fear of the stage

Ruth Jones has credited appearing in musical Sister Act with giving her confidence to appear on stage again, saying it “conquered” a fear she had
Imelda Staunton: Theatres outside London need a helping hand

Imelda Staunton: Theatres outside London need a helping hand

Actor Imelda Staunton has said that she feared for theatres outside of the capital that haven’t fared as well as those in the West End since the pandemic lockdowns
LW Theatres rolls out ticketing software Line-Up at all six of its venues

LW Theatres rolls out ticketing software Line-Up at all six of its venues

LW Theatres’ ticketing software business Line-Up gets underway across its portfolio of six venues
Orange Tree unveils new associate artists

Orange Tree unveils new associate artists

Orange Tree Theatre artistic director Tom Littler has announced his first cohort of associates, including playwright Martin Crimp and sound designer Max Pappenheim
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