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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

Ayr Gaiety appoints Laila Noble in new role of creative director

Ayr Gaiety appoints Laila Noble in new role of creative director

The Gaiety Theatre, Ayr, has appointed playwright Laila Noble in the newly created role of creative director
Menopausal writers to be supported with project to prevent talent drain

Menopausal writers to be supported with project to prevent talent drain

Writers navigating the challenges of the menopause are to be supported with resource packs that aim to ensure they are not forced to give up their careers
Tring Park hires Andrew McGarva as principal

Tring Park hires Andrew McGarva as principal

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts has appointed Andrew McGarva as its new principal
Greenwich Theatre to tour work to London venues as new production arm launches

Greenwich Theatre to tour work to London venues as new production arm launches

Greenwich Theatre is to take work outside of its south-east London base for the first time, following the launch of a dedicated in-house production arm
Producer Paul Elliott dies aged 84

Producer Paul Elliott dies aged 84

Theatre producer Paul Elliott, dubbed the ’king of pantomime’, has died aged 84
Tony Awards set date and venue for 2026 ceremony

Tony Awards set date and venue for 2026 ceremony

This year’s Tony Awards will be held on 7th June and will once again return to New York’s Radio City Music Hall
Hampstead hires director Alice Hamilton in new head of artistic development role

Hampstead hires director Alice Hamilton in new head of artistic development role

Hampstead Theatre has appointed director Alice Hamilton as head of artistic development, in a new role that the venue promised would “strengthen” its artistic output
Royal Exchange costume display to showcase venue’s ‘artistic identity’

Royal Exchange costume display to showcase venue’s ‘artistic identity’

Costumes from the Royal Exchange’s 50-year history will be displayed as part of a free exhibition celebrating the "extraordinary designers and makers" who have shaped the Manchester venue’s work
Shakespeare was black writer Emilia Bassano, new book claims

Shakespeare was black writer Emilia Bassano, new book claims

A new book challenges the identity of William Shakespeare, claiming the playwright was not a man but black Jewish writer Emilia Bassano
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