Brendan Matthew

Experience

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  Royal Academy of Music

  Sept 2008 - Jul 2009

  Student

  Trained for Postgraduate Diploma in 'Musical Theatre' which I qualified with distinction.Also obtained an LRAM in the Teaching of Musical Theatre

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  All Star Productions Ltd.

  Jun 2011 - Feb 2018

  Director

  Directing productions of:'The Kissing Dance' by Howard Goodall & Charles HartIrving Berlin's 'Face the Music' UK Premier'The Apple Tree' UK Revival'Little Me' UK RevivalChoreographing:'How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying' UK Revival'Phantom' by Maury Yeston, UK Premier'The Musical of Musicals the Musical'

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  A STAGE KINDLY

  Jul 2011 - Oct 2011

  Assistant/ Resident Director

  Assistant/ Resident Director on:'Slay it with Music' the musical by Michael ColbyDirector - Joseph WalshAssistant Director - Brendan MatthewProducers - Katy Lipson & Giles HoweMusical Director - James Cleeve

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  The New Actors Company

  May 2012 - Sept 2013

  Associate Director/ Choreographer

  Associate Director for:'Now We Are Sixty' by Giles Brandreth Directed by Martin MilnesThe Kings Head Theatre, IslingtonChoreographer & Associate Director on:'The Grand Duke' by Gilbert and SullivanDirected by Martin MilnesMusical Direction by John Owen EdwardsThe Finborough Theatre

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  Nemo Studios

  Feb 2013 - now

  GREGORIAN

  I currently tour the globe as a member of the vocal group 'Gregorian' (originally known in the 90's as 'Enigma'). The group is produced by Frank Peterson, with choreography by Eva Wolf.

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  The Old Vic

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Choreographer

  I choreographed a production of 'The Hidden Talents of the Ticket Tearers', which was a devised musical production by the Front of House team to showcase their talents.

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  The York Theatre Royal

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

  Choreographer

  I choreographed their Christmas pantomime 'Robin Hood and his Merry Mam'.Directed by Damien Cruden and Berwick KalerWritten by Berwick Kaler

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  Newsrevue

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

  Director

  I directed the topical comedy sketch show 'Newsrevue' at the Canal Cafe Theatre in Warwick Avenue. The show was adapted every week to suit the latest news and topics. My stint at Newsrevue involved such topics as the Scottish Referendum, ISIS, the Royal Family and particular scandals of the Yewtree allegations.

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  City Academy Ltd

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Director/ Choreographer

  From 2015 to 2017 I was a creative for CITY ACADEMY'S Musical Theatre Course and Company. For the company I served as both a director and choreographer. I directed 'Cinderella' as part of their panto season at the Crypt on the Green and choreographed 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' at The Polish Theatre and 'Sleeping Beauty' at the Crypt on the Green. All productions were produced by Rebecca Wicking, the head of Musical Theatre at City Academy. I still teach masterclasses and occasionally on the courses. Show less

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  Paul Taylor Mills Ltd.

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

  Miracle on 34th Street - the Musical

  I played Marvin Shellhammer in the UK Tour of 'Miracle on 34th Street'. This was a Christmas family musical and we toured all around the UK to NO.1 Venues. Directed by Max Reynolds, musical Direction by Lee Freeman and choreography by Russell Smith and Philip Joel. Produced by Paul Taylor Mills.

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  Union Productions Ltd.

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2018

  Director

  For two summers running I directed at the Union Theatre in London. In 2017, I directed a revival of the Howard Goodall musical 'The Hired Man' and in 2018, a production of Phil Wilmott's 'Around the World in Eighty Days'. Both productions were produced by founder and artistic director Sasha Regan.

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  Nemo Productions

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

  Assistant Choreographer to Anthony Van Laast/ Dance Captain

  I was assistant and dance captain to Anthony Van Laast on the recent Sarah Brightman tour 'The Royal Christmas Gala', which travelled around arenas all over the world.

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  LEOE & HYDE LTD.

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  Guy - the Musical

  During the summer of 2018 I originated the title role of Guy in 'Guy the Musical' by Leo and Hyde playing opposite X Factor Finalist Seann Miley Moore. We began our run at the Bunker Theatre in London Bridge before embarking on a UK tour where I was nominated for the award for 'Best Actor' at the Buxton Fringe Festival. We then transferred to the Kings Head as part of their Queer Season. The musical has run since on another tour and has been met with critical acclaim.

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  CR8TRACT Theatre Company

  Mar 2019 - now

  Artistic Director

  CR8TRACT's ethos is eclectic in style, heavily rooted in presenting plays and musicals shaped by historical literature whilst exploring social sciences and taboos in society. ​Creating and breathing life into forgotten classics or otherwise hardly produced yet widely recognised pieces and attracting a new audience to share in this art form.For more information, check out www.cr8tracttheatre.com ​As well as reviving musicals and plays, CR8TRACT has a love for new writing and encourages the creation and promotion of the next generation of theatre Show less

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  EYEBROW PRODUCTIONS LIMITED

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

  Assistant Director

  In October 2019, I assisted theatre director Esther Biddle on a 48 Hour Musical Showtime Challenge of 'Singin' in the Rain' at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End. My role included casting the production, assisting in the storyboarding of the project, coordinating the ensemble rehearsals and teaching them the show, and general tasks assigned to me by the director. The project was for charity and raised money for the Lewy Body Society.

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  LAURA ELMES PRODUCTIONS LTD

  Oct 2019 - now

  I have played the roles of Albus Dumbledore, Creepy Painting and Ron Weasley in the comedy musical 'Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody' since August 2019 from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and in it's following UK tour. Originally directed by Chris Grace ('Superstore' USA) and now Robyn Grant (Artistic Director of Fat Rascal Theatre Company). I was unable to play the role in Christmas 2019/20 and it's following Birmingham run due to other commitments. I played Raphael in the workshop production of Robyn Grant, Daniel Foxx and Pippa Cleary's new musical 'The Ascension of Mrs Leech' at the Troubadour Theatre in Wembley Park.

  • Voldemort and The Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody

    Jul 2019 - now

  • The Ascension of Mrs Leech

    Oct 2019 - Oct 2019