Matthew Dunster
Latest News on Matthew Dunster:
2:22 - A GHOST STORY Will Return to the West End Next Month (Apr 19, 2024)
Cast Set For A CHILD OF SCIENCE at Bristol Old Vic, Starring Tom Felton (Apr 18, 2024)
Finn Cole Will Lead European Première of Lucas Hnath's RED SPEEDO (Apr 9, 2024)
2:22 - A GHOST STORY Will Return to the West End Next Month (Apr 19, 2024)
Cast Set For A CHILD OF SCIENCE at Bristol Old Vic, Starring Tom Felton (Apr 18, 2024)
Finn Cole Will Lead European Première of Lucas Hnath's RED SPEEDO (Apr 9, 2024)
Matthew Dunster BIO
Matthew Dunster is a British actor, writer, and director with an impressive resume in the theatre world. Born in London in 1973, Dunster attended the University of East Anglia where he studied English Literature and Drama. After graduation, he began his career in theatre and has since become a well-respected figure in the industry.
Dunster's work as a director has been particularly noteworthy. He has directed productions at some of the most prestigious theatres in the UK, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and the Young Vic. His directing credits include "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "The Seagull," and "Hangmen," which won the Olivier Award for Best New Play in 2016.
In addition to his work as a director, Dunster has also made a name for himself as a writer. He has written several plays, including "Children's Children," which premiered at the Almeida Theatre in London in 2012. The play explores the impact of technology on modern relationships and received critical acclaim for its sharp writing and insightful commentary.
Despite his success as a director and writer, Dunster has also continued to act throughout his career. He has appeared in several productions on the West End and in regional theatres across the UK. His stage credits include "Love's Labour's Lost," "The Taming of the Shrew," and "The Front Page."
Dunster has also made a name for himself in television and film. He has appeared in several British television shows, including "Silent Witness" and "Holby City." He also had a small role in the 2015 film "Legend," which starred Tom Hardy as the notorious London gangsters, the Kray twins.
In recent years, Dunster has continued to work on a variety of projects across the theatre, television, and film industries. In 2019, he directed a production of "The Bay at Nice" at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London, which received positive reviews for its powerful performances and stunning design. He also directed the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning play "The Jungle" at the Playhouse Theatre in London in 2018.
Dunster's most recent work includes the upcoming film "The Lost King," in which he plays the role of King Henry VI. The film, which is currently in post-production, tells the story of the Wars of the Roses and the struggle for the English throne in the 15th century.
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2:22 by Danny Robins ;
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Associate Director: Matt Hassell ;
Cast: Cheryl, Hugo Chegwin, Louise Ford and Scott Karim ;
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Lyric Theatre ;
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Credit and copyright: Helen Murray
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01/17/2023
From: Photos: Inside Rehearsal With the New Cast of 2:22 A GHOST STORY
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Matthew Dunster Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Play
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Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Director
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VIDEO: Alfie Allen Talks HANGMEN, McDonagh & More on Backstage with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - May 5, 2022
VIDEO: Alfie Allen Talks HANGMEN on GOOD MORNING AMERICA & NBC New York Live
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2022
BWW TV: Full Cast Announced in West End's HANGMEN - First Trailer Released!
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 30, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Shakespeare's Globe Launches Global 2012 Cinema Season, Sept 26
by Stage Tube - Aug 16, 2012
Matthew Dunster News
2:22 - A GHOST STORY Will Return to the West End Next Month
2:22 - A Ghost Story will return to London's West End. Running for a strictly limited 10-week season at the Gielgud Theatre, where the second cast of the show performed in 2020/21.
Cast Set For A CHILD OF SCIENCE at Bristol Old Vic, Starring Tom Felton
Bristol Old Vic has announced the full cast for their world premiere production of Gareth Farr’s new play A Child of Science, telling the pioneering story of Robert Edwards, Patrick Steptoe and Jean Purdy’s creation of IVF, and the army of women whose bravery helped them achieve the impossible.
Finn Cole Will Lead European Première of Lucas Hnath's RED SPEEDO
Orange Tree Theatre has announced Finn Cole, known for his roles in Peaky Blinders and Animal Kingdom, will make his professional stage debut playing Ray in the European première of Lucas Hnath's Red Speedo directed by Matthew Dunster.
Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of 2:22 - A GHOST STORY
All new production images have been released from the UK tour of Danny Robins’ thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story. Check out the photos here!
Review: THE HOMECOMING, Young Vic
Matthew Dunster’s production of The Homecoming promises a “refocusing” of Pinter’s 1965 classic. I’m not sure what that is supposed to mean, but in reality it translates to a plastic production defanged of its guttural animal instincts and brutal bite. If you squint, you can make out Pinter’s genius, it’s sabre sliced cross-section of gendered power dynamics is just about detectable through the smoky haze.
Photos: First Look at Jared Harris in Young Vic's THE HOMECOMING
Production images have been released for Harold Pinter’s powerful masterpiece The Homecoming starring Jared Harris, Joe Cole, Lisa Diveney, Robert Emms, David Angland and Nicolas Tennant. See the first look photos here.
Photos: First Look at Rehearsals for THE HOMECOMING at the Young Vic
Photos have been released of Matthew Dunster's new version of Harold Pinter’s powerful masterpiece, The Homecoming at the Young Vic.
New Cast Set For The UK Tour Of 2:22 A GHOST STORY
The new cast has been revealed for the UK tour of Danny Robins' edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story. Find out who is starring in the show here!
THE HUNGER GAMES Will Make Stage Debut in London in Autumn 2024
The first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ internationally acclaimed novel “The Hunger Games” and Lionsgate’s worldwide box office phenomenon THE HUNGER GAMES will make its debut in London in Autumn 2024.
Jared Harris and Joe Cole Will Lead THE HOMECOMING at the Young Vic; Full Cast Revealed!
The Young Vic Theatre has announced full casting for Harold Pinter’s enigmatic masterpiece, The Homecoming. Find out who is starring in the show here!
Lyric Theatre Belfast, Sheffield Theatres, and More Nominated For 2023 UK Theatre Awards
The nominees for this year’s UK Theatre Awards have been announced. Among those with many nominees are Lyric Theatre Belfast, Sheffield Theatres, and more. Check out the full list of nominees here!
2:22 A GHOST STORY is Coming to the Milton Keynes Theatre in October
Get ready for spine-tingling suspense as '2:22 A GHOST STORY' comes to Milton Keynes Theatre this month. Don't miss this limited run of the hauntingly thrilling production. Book your tickets now and prepare to be captivated by this chilling ghost story.
Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of 2:22 - A GHOST STORY
All new production photos have been released for the UK tour of Danny Robins’ 2:22 - A Ghost Story. Check out photos from the show, and learn more about how to get a performance, here!
Photos: First Look at Frankie Bridge in 2.22 - A GHOST STORY
Take a look at photos of Frankie Bridge in 2.22 - A GHOST STORY. Get a sneak peek of her performance in the highly anticipated production and see why this show is a must-see.
Photos: First Look at 2:22 - A GHOST STORY at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre
Ruby Rose, Daniel Macpherson, Gemma Ward and Remy Hii star in the award-winning play 2:22 - A Ghost Story. The play will make its Australian premiere at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre Friday 28 July and play for a strictly limited season to August 20.
Frankie Bridge Replaces Sophia Bush in 2:22 A GHOST STORY at the Apollo Theatre
Frankie Bridge will join the cast of 2:22 - A Ghost Story playing the character Lauren in her West End debut after Sophia Bush has had to withdraw from the production due to illness. Frankie Bridge will perform from August until the end of the run on 17 September.
THE HOMECOMING and NACHTLAND Set For the Young Vic in 2023/24
Matthew Dunster and Patrick Marber will be at the helm of two major upcoming productions at the Young Vic, Harold Pinter’s powerful masterpiece The Homecoming and the UK premiere of Marius von Mayenburg’s thrilling new satire, Nachtland. Learn more about both shows here!
THE SONGS OF NINA OSSO To Arrive At 54 Below in August
Get ready for an incredible night of theater as up-and-coming composer Nina Osso presents 'The Songs of Nina Osso' at 54 Below. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the wit, heart, and soon-to-be classics of Nina Osso's work.
Cast Revealed For the UK Tour of 2:22 - A GHOST STORY
The first casting has been announced for the UK tour of Danny Robins’ edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story. Find out who is starring in the production here!
Review: THE PILLOWMAN, Duke of York's Theatre
It has been 20 years since Martin McDonagh’s play The Pillowman was first staged at the National Theatre and following a delay caused by the pandemic, it’s now returned to London for the first time since 2003.
Matthew Dunster FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Matthew Dunster written?
Matthew Dunster has written 1 shows including A Tale of Two Cities (Playwright).
What awards has Matthew Dunster been nominated for?
Matthew Dunster has been nominated for Outstanding Direction of a Play at the Drama League Awards for "Hangmen" and for Best Director at the Olivier Awards for the same production.
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