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Matthew Hemley

Editor
The Stage
Matthew Hemley

About Matthew Hemley

Matt is 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

West End strikes off as Equity and SOLT negotiate three-year deal

West End strikes off as Equity and SOLT negotiate three-year deal

News
Planned West End strikes are off the table after Equity and the Society of London Theatre reached an agreement on a three-year deal that includes ‘significant enhancements’ in terms of both pay and work-life balance
Shortlist for first ever UK Town of Culture revealed

Shortlist for first ever UK Town of Culture revealed

News
Ilfracombe, Pontypridd and Basildon are among the 15 towns shortlisted for the first UK Town of Culture
Catherine Tate leaves Oh, Mary! due to personal reasons

Catherine Tate leaves Oh, Mary! due to personal reasons

News
Catherine Tate has withdrawn from the West End run of Oh, Mary!, citing personal reasons.
Duke of York’s Theatre renamed in honour of Tom Stoppard

Duke of York’s Theatre renamed in honour of Tom Stoppard

News
The West End’s Duke of York’s Theatre is to be renamed in honour of playwright Tom Stoppard
What does Trafalgar Entertainment’s acquisition mean for the Bridge Theatre?

What does Trafalgar Entertainment’s acquisition mean for the Bridge Theatre?

Opinion
Trafalgar Entertainment’s acquisition of the Bridge is impressively ambitious, says Matthew Hemley, but will it impact the artistic credentials of the London venue?
Bridge Theatre sold to Trafalgar Entertainment

Bridge Theatre sold to Trafalgar Entertainment

News
Trafalgar Entertainment has acquired London Theatre Company, in a deal that will see it become the owner of the Bridge Theatre in London
James Norton to star in Hamlet directed by Thomas Ostermeier

James Norton to star in Hamlet directed by Thomas Ostermeier

Production News
James Norton is to star as Hamlet in a new production conceived and directed by Thomas Ostermeier.
A Reform UK toolkit? This one missed the mark

A Reform UK toolkit? This one missed the mark

Opinion
Matthew Hemley on why UK Theatre’s guidance for dealing with Reform UK was an own goal for the membership body
Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed Judi Dench Theatre

Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed Judi Dench Theatre

News
The Shaftesbury Theatre is to be renamed in honour of actor Judi Dench
Nick Bagnall named creative director of Oldham Coliseum

Nick Bagnall named creative director of Oldham Coliseum

News
Nick Bagnall has been appointed creative director of Oldham Coliseum
Theatres told engagement with Reform UK ‘no longer optional’ in new toolkit

Theatres told engagement with Reform UK ‘no longer optional’ in new toolkit

News
Venues are being encouraged to invite Reform UK councillors to see productions to secure the party’s support, as part of a toolkit developed by UK Theatre
Regional venues launch alliance to secure government support

Regional venues launch alliance to secure government support

News
An alliance of five venues has been launched that calls on the government to give not-for-profit regional theatres a "shared voice in national policy conversations".
My Tonys takeaways – an editor on Broadway

My Tonys takeaways – an editor on Broadway

Opinion
The Tony award-winners are much discussed the day after the ceremony, but how many of them stand the test of time remains to be seen, asks Matt Hemley
Cynthia Erivo appointed vocal coach at RADA

Cynthia Erivo appointed vocal coach at RADA

Appointments
Cynthia Erivo has been appointed a vocal tutor at her former drama school RADA
Jeremy Herrin: Every Brilliant Thing has been unprecedented success for me in US

Jeremy Herrin: Every Brilliant Thing has been unprecedented success for me in US

News
Director Jeremy Herrin has described opening Every Brilliant Thing on Broadway to ’unprecedented success’ in his own career

Media

The Duke of York's is being renamed after Tom Stoppard.
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The Duke of York's is being renamed after Tom Stoppard.

James Norton in Hamlet. Poster art by FEAST and artwork photography by Bex Day.
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James Norton in Hamlet. Poster art by FEAST and artwork photography by Bex Day.

Ricky Wilson.
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Ricky Wilson.

Nick Bagnall Photo: Ellie Kurttz
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Nick Bagnall Photo: Ellie Kurttz

Fame will run in Plymouth.
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Fame will run in Plymouth.

Rebel Rebel.
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Rebel Rebel.

Ghosts will be revived at the Jermyn Street Theatre.
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Ghosts will be revived at the Jermyn Street Theatre.

Rent will return this year.
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Rent will return this year.

The Oresteia.
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The Oresteia.

Pirates of the Caribbean.
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Pirates of the Caribbean.

A fire has damaged the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on Broadway.
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A fire has damaged the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on Broadway.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Christine Baranski. Photo: Emilio Madrid
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Christine Baranski. Photo: Emilio Madrid

Christine Baranski. Photo: Emilio Madrid
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Christine Baranski. Photo: Emilio Madrid

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Christine Baranski. Photo: Emilio Madrid

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