Matthew Dunster
Director
Matthew is a director and writer. He was born and raised in Oldham and now lives in South East London. Previously an actor, he has directed or written over seventy theatre shows, often with major national companies (including RSC, NT, Royal Court, Young Vic, Royal Exchange, Shakespeare’s Globe, The Bridge), as well as directing in the West End, on Broadway and internationally. He has been the Associate Director of the Young Vic and Shakespeare's Globe.
His most recent productions include: 2:22 A Ghost Story (West End); Shirley Valentine; The Pillowman (Duke Of York’s); The Homecoming (Young Vic) and A Child Of Science (Bristol Old Vic).
Matthew has been nominated for four Olivier Awards and his Broadway production of Hangmen was nominated for five Tony’s.
In Autumn 2025, he will direct Conor McPherson’s stage adaptation of The Hunger Games.