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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

Access and diversity – the future? No, they’re issues right now

Access and diversity – the future? No, they’re issues right now

Opinion
While the theatre industry so often pushes the boundaries of what can be done on stage, solutions for improving access and diversity still often lack effort, says Matthew Hemley
Polka unveils suffragette play as part of new season

Polka unveils suffragette play as part of new season

Production News
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s LW Entertainment appoints David Joseph to board

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s LW Entertainment appoints David Joseph to board

Appointments
Royal Society of Arts chief executive David Joseph has joined the board of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s LW Entertainment as non-executive director
Zinnie Harris to step down from Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum

Zinnie Harris to step down from Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum

Appointments
Zinnie Harris is to step down as associate artistic director of the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
Richard Eyre's Ghosts to be revived at Jermyn Street Theatre

Richard Eyre's Ghosts to be revived at Jermyn Street Theatre

Production News
Richard Eyre’s adaptation of Ghosts is to be revived as part of Jermyn Street Theatre’s autumn season
Marlowe Theatre to transform 12th-century hospital into base for youth work

Marlowe Theatre to transform 12th-century hospital into base for youth work

News
The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury is to transform a former 12th-century hospital into a permanent home for its work with young people
Rent returns to West End to mark 30th anniversary

Rent returns to West End to mark 30th anniversary

Production News
Jonathan Larson’s Rent will return to the West End this year, to mark 30 years since it premiered on Broadway.
Royal Ballet and Opera unveils new stage curtains for King Charles

Royal Ballet and Opera unveils new stage curtains for King Charles

News
New stage curtains commissioned in honour of King Charles have been unveiled at the Royal Ballet and Opera
David Morrissey and Mary-Louise Parker to star in Simon Stone's The Oresteia

David Morrissey and Mary-Louise Parker to star in Simon Stone's The Oresteia

Production News
David Morrissey, Mary-Louise Parker, Tom Glynn-Carney and Rosie Sheehy are to star in Simon Stone’s The Oresteia.
CIISA officially recognised as independent whistle-blowing body

CIISA officially recognised as independent whistle-blowing body

News
The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority has received parliamentary recognition as an independent whistle-blowing body, which will provide legal protections to people who make disclosures through the service
Jesus Christ Superstar to play at Theatre Royal Drury Lane following Palladium run

Jesus Christ Superstar to play at Theatre Royal Drury Lane following Palladium run

Production News
Playwrights link up to create ‘unique theatrical’ response to Epstein files

Playwrights link up to create ‘unique theatrical’ response to Epstein files

Production News
More than 70 female-identifying and non-binary playwrights, including Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Phoebe Eclair-Powell and Timberlake Wertenbaker, have linked up to create an immersive production responding to the Epstein files
Adjoa Andoh named patron of Frinton Summer Theatre

Adjoa Andoh named patron of Frinton Summer Theatre

News
Actor Adjoa Andoh has become patron of Frinton Summer Theatre
Tributes paid to Shakespearean actor Michael Pennington following death aged 82

Tributes paid to Shakespearean actor Michael Pennington following death aged 82

News
Tributes have been paid to actor Michael Pennington, who has died aged 82
Dickens’ great-great-great-grandson to perform author’s ‘heart-racing’ scenes

Dickens’ great-great-great-grandson to perform author’s ‘heart-racing’ scenes

News

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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

Richard Coles' book has been adapted by Paul Hart and Shaun McKenna.
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Richard Coles' book has been adapted by Paul Hart and Shaun McKenna.

The Pianist has been adapted into a musical.
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The Pianist has been adapted into a musical.

The Oresteia.
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The Oresteia.

Beetlejuice has revealed its lead.
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Beetlejuice has revealed its lead.

Now You See Me Live.
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Now You See Me Live.

Matthew Hemley
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