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Matthew is an associate member of Mischief Theatre.


Matthew trained at LAMDA.
Theatre credits include: Peter Pan Goes Wrong (West End, UK Tour), The Play That Goes Wrong (West End), Lights! Camera! Improvise! (Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh), Sleeping Beauty (Park Theatre), Pour Homme - workshop performance (Park Theatre), Boxer, Beetle (Rich Mix), The Boys From Syracuse (The Union Theatre), Still Life and Red Peppers (The Old Red Lion Theatre), Romeo and Juliet / Love's Labours Lost (Grassroots Shakespeare London), The Borrowers [TMA award winner for best children's show 2013] (Northern Stage), An intimate evening with Ruthie Henshall (3PinProductions), News Revue (Canal Cafe).

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STAGE CREDITS

Peter Pan Goes Wrong Peter Pan Goes Wrong
[West End]
2023
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong Peter Pan Goes Wrong
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
The Play That Goes Wrong The Play That Goes Wrong
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Performer (Understudy)

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Photos: Mischief’s THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES in Rehearsals Photo
Photos: Mischief’s THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES in Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for Mischief’s brand new West End show,  The Comedy About Spies. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: 'It Brings a Lot of Joy': Actors Charlie Russell, Greg Tannahill, Nancy Za Photo
Interview: 'It Brings a Lot of Joy': Actors Charlie Russell, Greg Tannahill, Nancy Zamit on Returning to PETER PAN GOES WRONG
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 14, 2023

BroadwayWorld sat down to chat with some of original Mischief Theatre group - Charlie Russell, Greg Tannahill and Nancy Zamit, who are all back in the show on the West End for the festive season.
Review: PETER PAN GOES WRONG, Lyric Theatre Photo
Review: PETER PAN GOES WRONG, Lyric Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 29, 2023

Written by Mischief trio Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields and directed by Adam Meggido, Peter Pan Goes Wrong brings the Cornley Polytechnic gang back to the West End, this time taking on the “traditional Christmas vignette,” definitely not a pantomime, as Director Chris Bean emphatically informs the audience.
Photos: First Look at Mischief's PETER PAN GOES WRONG at the Lyric Theatre Photo
Photos: First Look at Mischief's PETER PAN GOES WRONG at the Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

Peter Pan Goes Wrong runs at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue until Sunday 14 January 2024 before continuing to tour the UK. Check out all new photos here!
Photos: Inside Flying Rehearsal For PETER PAN GOES WRONG in the West End Photo
Photos: Inside Flying Rehearsal For PETER PAN GOES WRONG in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023

Mischief's Peter Pan Goes Wrong sails into the West End for 7½ weeks only at the Lyric Theatre this Christmas (Thursday 23 November 2023 – Sunday 14 January 2024, with a Gala Performance on Tuesday 28 November) before continuing to tour the UK. Check out all new photos from flying rehearsal here!
West End Cast Set For PETER PAN GOES WRONG Photo
West End Cast Set For PETER PAN GOES WRONG
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023

Mischief has announced the West End cast of Peter Pan Goes Wrong which sails into the West End for 7 and a half weeks only at the Lyric Theatre this Christmas. Find out who is starring in the show ehre!
Neil Patrick Harris to Guest Star in PETER PAN GOES WRONG at the Ahmanson Theatre Photo
Neil Patrick Harris to Guest Star in PETER PAN GOES WRONG at the Ahmanson Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 26, 2023

Broadway's “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” will welcome Tony Award-winner Neil Patrick Harris, who follows Bradley Whitford and Daniel Dae Kim as special guest star for performances as the comedy extends for final week at Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre.
Review: PETER PAN GOES WRONG At Ahmanson Theatre Photo
Review: PETER PAN GOES WRONG At Ahmanson Theatre
by Harker Jones - Aug 15, 2023

PETER PAN GOES WRONG is the most Fractured of Fairy Tales, a raucous sitcom on steroids that is uproariously funny as it barrels along at light speed
Interview: Matthew Cavendish Returns Again to PETER PAN GOES WRONG Photo
Interview: Matthew Cavendish Returns Again to PETER PAN GOES WRONG
by Gil Kaan - Aug 3, 2023

The West Coast premiere of Mischief Theatre Ltd.’s Peter Pan Goes Wrong opens August 11, 2023, at the Ahmanson (with previews beginning August 8th). Adam Meggido directs the zany cast of Bartley Booz, Matthew Cavendish, Bianca Horn, Harry Kershaw, Chris Leask, Henry Lewis, Ellie Morris, Charlie Russell, Jonathan Sayer, Henry Shields, Greg Tannahill, and Nancy Zamit. The company is completed by Ryan Vincent Anderson, Stephen James Anthony, Fred Gray, and Brenann Stacker. Matthew was most gracious to answer a few of my queries.
Ellie Kemper to Join PETER PAN GOES WRONG as a Special Guest Star This Month Photo
Ellie Kemper to Join PETER PAN GOES WRONG as a Special Guest Star This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2023

Ellie Kemper will be joining Peter Pan Goes Wrong as a special guest star for performances beginning Tuesday June 20 through Sunday June 25. Learn how to purchase tickets!
PETER PAN GOES WRONG Extends on Broadway Before Los Angeles Run Photo
PETER PAN GOES WRONG Extends on Broadway Before Los Angeles Run
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2023

The producers of Broadway’s Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the international sensation from Mischief, have announced that the show has been extended for another two weeks through July 23 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre before heading to Los Angeles!
Neil Patrick Harris Extends Run in PETER PAN GOES WRONG Through Early May Photo
Neil Patrick Harris Extends Run in PETER PAN GOES WRONG Through Early May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2023

Neil Patrick Harris’ guest star run in Broadway’s Peter Pan Goes Wrong is extending! See performance dates, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Review Roundup: PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opens On Broadway! Photo
Review Roundup: PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2023

Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the international sensation from Mischief, opens tonight at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Broadway for a limited engagement.Read reviews for the production!
Photos: See Neil Patrick Harris & More at PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opening Night Photo
Photos: See Neil Patrick Harris & More at PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 20, 2023

See the cast and creatives at opening night of Peter Pan Goes Wrong on Broadway!
Photos: On the Red Carpet of PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opening Night Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet of PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 20, 2023

Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Peter Pan Goes Wrong!
Video: On the Red Carpet for PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opening Night Photo
Video: On the Red Carpet for PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opening Night
by Opening Night - Apr 20, 2023

Check out BroadwayWorld's red carpet coverage from opening night of Peter Pan Goes Wrong on Broadway!
Photos: The Cast of PETER PAN GOES WRONG and Neil Patrick Harris Take Opening Night B Photo
Photos: The Cast of PETER PAN GOES WRONG and Neil Patrick Harris Take Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 20, 2023

Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the international sensation from Mischief, opened last night at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Broadway for a limited engagement.  Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundups: PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opens On Broadway! Photo
Review Roundups: PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2023

Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the international sensation from Mischief, opens tonight at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Broadway for a limited engagement.Read reviews for the production!
Photos: First Look at PETER PAN GOES WRONG, Featuring Neil Patrick Harris Photo
Photos: First Look at PETER PAN GOES WRONG, Featuring Neil Patrick Harris
by Show Highlights - Apr 19, 2023

Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the international sensation from Mischief, opens tonight, Wednesday, April 19th at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Broadway for a limited engagement. Check out all new photos, featuring Neil Patrick Harris who appears in the show for a limited time!
Neil Patrick Harris To Join the Company of PETER PAN GOES WRONG Photo
Neil Patrick Harris To Join the Company of PETER PAN GOES WRONG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023

Broadway’s Peter Pan Goes Wrong will welcome Tony and Emmy Award-winner Neil Patrick Harris to the company as a special guest star. See how to purchase tickets!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Matthew Cavendish been in?

Matthew Cavendish has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Matthew Cavendish been in?

Matthew Cavendish has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Matthew Cavendish's first West End show?

Matthew Cavendish's first West End show was Peter Pan Goes Wrong which opened in 2023

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