Matthew Xia
Matthew Xia is a director whose BroadwayWorld credits include An Oak Tree, Darkling, and Tambo & Bones.
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Video: DARKLING Teaser Trailer Released Ahead of Bush Theatre Premiere
by Michael Major - 2026-08-19 12:57:39
VIDEO: First Look at Black British THE WIZ at Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2021-12-13 06:37:25
VIDEO: Watch Cherelle Williams Sing "Soon As I Get Home" From THE WIZ at Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2021-11-10 06:13:55
News
Khalid Abdalla, Matthew Bayton, Melanie La Barrie and More Join AN OAK TREE at The Other Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
Seven actors have joined the cast of AN OAK TREE, including Khalid Abdalla, Matthew Bayton, Phoebe Campbell, Caitlin FitzGerald, Jack Holden, Melanie La Barrie, and Sid Sagar.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
Seven actors have joined the cast of AN OAK TREE, including Khalid Abdalla, Matthew Bayton, Phoebe Campbell, Caitlin FitzGerald, Jack Holden, Melanie La Barrie, and Sid Sagar.
Josh Finan, Reece Shearsmith and Hugh Skinner Join AN OAK TREE Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026
A press release for AN OAK TREE is set to go out, with further details forthcoming.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026
A press release for AN OAK TREE is set to go out, with further details forthcoming.
Dónal Finn, Suranne Jones and Tanya Reynolds Join AN OAK TREE at The Other Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2026
Casting details for AN OAK TREE have been announced through a press release from About Grace PR.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2026
Casting details for AN OAK TREE have been announced through a press release from About Grace PR.
The 2026 Stage Debut Awards Announces Winners
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 27, 2026
Winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2026, in association with Netflix, were revealed tonight at a ceremony at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, celebrating the performers and creatives making standout professional and West End debuts across UK theatre.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 27, 2026
Winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2026, in association with Netflix, were revealed tonight at a ceremony at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, celebrating the performers and creatives making standout professional and West End debuts across UK theatre.
Review: DARKLING, Bush Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Sep 16, 2026
It’s the mid-80s and India is changing. A young girl is growing up surrounded by nature under a blue sky until the landscape starts to transform. A factory rises right on her doorstep, and its fumes cloud the heavens. One night, everything changes. The American pesticide plant leaks 32 tons of toxic gases, leading to the worst industrial disaster to date.
by Cindy Marcolina - Sep 16, 2026
It’s the mid-80s and India is changing. A young girl is growing up surrounded by nature under a blue sky until the landscape starts to transform. A factory rises right on her doorstep, and its fumes cloud the heavens. One night, everything changes. The American pesticide plant leaks 32 tons of toxic gases, leading to the worst industrial disaster to date.
Hammed Animashaun, Bessie Carter, Rosalie Craig & More Join AN OAK TREE at The Other Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026
Initial casting has been revealed for Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree at The Other Palace, including Hammed Animashaun, Bessie Carter, Rosalie Craig, Sacha Dhawan, Gemma Whelan and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026
Initial casting has been revealed for Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree at The Other Palace, including Hammed Animashaun, Bessie Carter, Rosalie Craig, Sacha Dhawan, Gemma Whelan and more.
Video: DARKLING Teaser Trailer Released Ahead of Bush Theatre Premiere
by Michael Major - Aug 19, 2026
Bush Theatre shared a teaser trailer for DARKLING, a solo play based on the Bhopal Gas Disaster starring Linnea Berthelsen in her UK stage debut, ahead of its September premiere.
by Michael Major - Aug 19, 2026
Bush Theatre shared a teaser trailer for DARKLING, a solo play based on the Bhopal Gas Disaster starring Linnea Berthelsen in her UK stage debut, ahead of its September premiere.
Francesca Moody Productions to Take Over The Other Palace for First Full Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
Francesca Moody Productions announced its first full season of work at London's The Other Palace, marking a significant expansion for the production company.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
Francesca Moody Productions announced its first full season of work at London's The Other Palace, marking a significant expansion for the production company.
Linnea Berthelsen Will Make UK Stage Debut in DARKLING
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
Linnea Berthelsen, known for her role as Kali Prasad in Netflix's Stranger Things, will make her UK stage debut in DARKLING, a solo play by Titas Halder, directed by Olivier Award-winner Matthew Xia for Actors Touring Company and Bush Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
Linnea Berthelsen, known for her role as Kali Prasad in Netflix's Stranger Things, will make her UK stage debut in DARKLING, a solo play by Titas Halder, directed by Olivier Award-winner Matthew Xia for Actors Touring Company and Bush Theatre.
Taio Lawson to Launch First Season as Artistic Director at Bush Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026
Bush Theatre announced its first season under Artistic Director Taio Lawson, featuring new productions including DARKLING, THE BRIDGE, GLOBAL MAJORITY, and the return of INSANE ASYLUM SEEKERS to the main stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026
Bush Theatre announced its first season under Artistic Director Taio Lawson, featuring new productions including DARKLING, THE BRIDGE, GLOBAL MAJORITY, and the return of INSANE ASYLUM SEEKERS to the main stage.
Review: FEELING AFRAID AS IF SOMETHING TERRIBLE IS GOING TO HAPPEN at Studio Theatre
by Jackson Malmgren - Jun 14, 2026
What did our critic think of FEELING AFRAID AS IF SOMETHING TERRIBLE IS GOING TO HAPPEN at Studio Theatre?
by Jackson Malmgren - Jun 14, 2026
What did our critic think of FEELING AFRAID AS IF SOMETHING TERRIBLE IS GOING TO HAPPEN at Studio Theatre?
Stiwdio Clwyd Announces New Artist Development Initiative
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 10, 2026
Stiwdio Clwyd has announced the inaugural cohort for Tearing The Roof Off, a major new artist development initiative designed to support the next generation of Welsh theatre-makers as they expand their practice and step into larger creative spaces.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 10, 2026
Stiwdio Clwyd has announced the inaugural cohort for Tearing The Roof Off, a major new artist development initiative designed to support the next generation of Welsh theatre-makers as they expand their practice and step into larger creative spaces.
Review: THE HARDER THEY COME, Stratford East
by Clementine Scott - May 22, 2026
In another world, Jimmy Cliff’s ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ would have made a barnstorming musical theatre ‘I Want’ song. This musical adaptation of the late reggae pioneer's 1972 film – which premiered here in Stratford in 2005, and was reworked in New York in 2023 – makes that world a reality.
by Clementine Scott - May 22, 2026
In another world, Jimmy Cliff’s ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ would have made a barnstorming musical theatre ‘I Want’ song. This musical adaptation of the late reggae pioneer's 1972 film – which premiered here in Stratford in 2005, and was reworked in New York in 2023 – makes that world a reality.
THE HARDER THEY COME Reveals Full Cast at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Stratford East announced full casting for THE HARDER THEY COME, the reggae musical adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks, returning for a new run with Natey Jones reprising his role as Ivan.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Stratford East announced full casting for THE HARDER THEY COME, the reggae musical adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks, returning for a new run with Natey Jones reprising his role as Ivan.
Lead Cast Revealed For THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
Natey Jones and Madeline Charlemagne are set to reprise their roles in the reggae musical THE HARDER THEY COME, returning to Stratford East from 16 May to 4 July 2026, with Chanice Alexander-Burnett joining as Elsa from 8 June.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
Natey Jones and Madeline Charlemagne are set to reprise their roles in the reggae musical THE HARDER THEY COME, returning to Stratford East from 16 May to 4 July 2026, with Chanice Alexander-Burnett joining as Elsa from 8 June.
Lead Cast Announced for THE HARDER THEY COME Returning to Stratford East
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026
Lead casting has been announced for the return of THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East, running May 16 through July 4, 2026. Directed by Matthew Xia, the production features a stage adaptation by Suzan-Lori Parks, based on the 1970s Jamaican film produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026
Lead casting has been announced for the return of THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East, running May 16 through July 4, 2026. Directed by Matthew Xia, the production features a stage adaptation by Suzan-Lori Parks, based on the 1970s Jamaican film produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone.
FEELING AFRAID AS IF SOMETHING TERRIBLE IS GOING TO HAPPEN to Have US Premiere at Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026
The cast has been revealed for the upcoming US premiere of Marcelo Dos Santos' one-person show Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen, which runs at Studio Theatre, Washington DC this summer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026
The cast has been revealed for the upcoming US premiere of Marcelo Dos Santos' one-person show Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen, which runs at Studio Theatre, Washington DC this summer.
Vicky Featherstone, Anoushka Warden, Kiko Itasaka, and Alexandra Casson Appointed Trustees Of Cardboard Citizens
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Cardboard Citizens has announced the appointment of four new Trustees: Alexandra Casson, Vicky Featherstone, Kiko Itasaka and Anoushka Warden. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Cardboard Citizens has announced the appointment of four new Trustees: Alexandra Casson, Vicky Featherstone, Kiko Itasaka and Anoushka Warden. Learn more here!
THE HARDER THEY COME To Return To Stratford East In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026
THE HARDER THEY COME will return to Theatre Royal Stratford East in 2026 following its 2025 run. The reggae musical is adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Matthew Xia, with performances scheduled from May 16 through July 4.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026
THE HARDER THEY COME will return to Theatre Royal Stratford East in 2026 following its 2025 run. The reggae musical is adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Matthew Xia, with performances scheduled from May 16 through July 4.
THE HARDER THEY COME to Return to Stratford East This February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026
Stratford East will present the reggae musical The Harder They Come. The production is based on the cult Jamaican film produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026
Stratford East will present the reggae musical The Harder They Come. The production is based on the cult Jamaican film produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone.
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