Matt Bashford
Latest News on Matt Bashford:
Video: COME FROM AWAY West End Cast Performs 'Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere' (Dec 15, 2022)
COME FROM AWAY Will Close in the West End on 7 January (Jul 1, 2022)
COME FROM AWAY Welcomes New and Returning Cast to its London Production (May 20, 2022)
Video: COME FROM AWAY West End Cast Performs 'Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere' (Dec 15, 2022)
COME FROM AWAY Will Close in the West End on 7 January (Jul 1, 2022)
COME FROM AWAY Welcomes New and Returning Cast to its London Production (May 20, 2022)
BIO
Matt plays Uilleann Pipes, Flutes and Whistles among various other woodwind instruments. He is a member of the Bruce Guthro (Runrig) Band with whom he tours and records regularly. He has toured as a soloist with Riverdance for over ten years. Other artists and groups include: The Irish Harp Orchestra, Afro Celt Sound System, Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, Ragús plus many more. He has performed on various orchestral works including Bill Whelan’s Seville Suite and Shaun Davey’s Grainneuaile Suite. A founding member of the Post Rock instrumental band Iron Mountain, their debut album Unum was released on the Prophecy record label out of Germany.
Matt graduated with a BA in Irish Music and Dance Performance and an MA in Festive Arts from the Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick, Ireland.
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Video: COME FROM AWAY West End Cast Performs 'Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022
Watch the West End cast of Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away perform 'Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere'.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022
Watch the West End cast of Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away perform 'Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere'.
COME FROM AWAY Will Close in the West End on 7 January
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2022
The multi award-winning London production of global hit musical Come From Away will extend in the West End from September until the end of the year before holding its final performance at the Phoenix Theatre on Saturday 7 January 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2022
The multi award-winning London production of global hit musical Come From Away will extend in the West End from September until the end of the year before holding its final performance at the Phoenix Theatre on Saturday 7 January 2023.
COME FROM AWAY Welcomes New and Returning Cast to its London Production
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022
The multi award-winning London production of global hit musical Come From Away welcomes new and returning cast members to the Phoenix Theatre from June 2022.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022
The multi award-winning London production of global hit musical Come From Away welcomes new and returning cast members to the Phoenix Theatre from June 2022.
Gemma Knight Jones & Sam Oladeinde Join COME FROM AWAY West End Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2021
Come From Away returns to the West End from 22 July. Learn more about the production, casting, and how to purchase tickets!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2021
Come From Away returns to the West End from 22 July. Learn more about the production, casting, and how to purchase tickets!
Photo Flash: COME FROM AWAY Celebrates First Birthday in the West End; New Block of Tickets and New Photos Released
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020
Come From Away is celebrating its first birthday in the West End! More tickets are going on sale, taking bookings through to 17 October 2020.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020
Come From Away is celebrating its first birthday in the West End! More tickets are going on sale, taking bookings through to 17 October 2020.
COME FROM AWAY Announces New West End Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2020
As the Olivier Award-winning a?oeBest New Musicala?? Come From Away enters its second year in the West End, it welcomes new cast members from Monday 10 February 2020. This joyous musical tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded air passengers during the wake of 9/11, and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed, and nerves ran high, but as uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2020
As the Olivier Award-winning a?oeBest New Musicala?? Come From Away enters its second year in the West End, it welcomes new cast members from Monday 10 February 2020. This joyous musical tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded air passengers during the wake of 9/11, and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed, and nerves ran high, but as uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
COME FROM AWAY Further Extends In The West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2019
As hit musical Come From Away celebrates its 300th performance and 300,000th visitor in the UK, the Olivier Award-winning a?oeBest New Musicala?? announces that it will further extend its hugely successful run in the West End until 23 May 2020.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2019
As hit musical Come From Away celebrates its 300th performance and 300,000th visitor in the UK, the Olivier Award-winning a?oeBest New Musicala?? announces that it will further extend its hugely successful run in the West End until 23 May 2020.
COME FROM AWAY Celebrate Canada Day With Random Acts Of Kindness
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2019
Cast, band members and fans of hit musical Come From Away in London celebrated Canada Day today, 1 July, by performing at Tottenham Court Road Station and sharing random acts of kindness with 500 passing commuters by handing out £5 travelcards. With this show of goodwill they hoped to honour the spirit of the musical and the residents of Newfoundland, Canada who welcomed stranded air passengers from around the world in the wake of 911.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2019
Cast, band members and fans of hit musical Come From Away in London celebrated Canada Day today, 1 July, by performing at Tottenham Court Road Station and sharing random acts of kindness with 500 passing commuters by handing out £5 travelcards. With this show of goodwill they hoped to honour the spirit of the musical and the residents of Newfoundland, Canada who welcomed stranded air passengers from around the world in the wake of 911.
COME FROM AWAY Extends Its Run In The West End
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2019
Hit musical Come From Away will extend its run in the West End until 15 February 2020. Telling the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded air passengers during the wake of 9/11, and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them, the critically acclaimed production recently earned great success at the Olivier Awards, winning "Best New Musical", "Best Theatre Choreographer", "Best Sound Design" and "Outstanding Achievement in Music".
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2019
Hit musical Come From Away will extend its run in the West End until 15 February 2020. Telling the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded air passengers during the wake of 9/11, and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them, the critically acclaimed production recently earned great success at the Olivier Awards, winning "Best New Musical", "Best Theatre Choreographer", "Best Sound Design" and "Outstanding Achievement in Music".
BWW Review: RIVERDANCE the 20th Anniversary Tour Charms at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater
by Natasha Ashley - Mar 2, 2017
The international Irish dance phenomenon, Riverdance, is delighting Syracuse audiences at the Crouse Hinds Theater. Now in its 20th year, it's easy to see why this dazzling production remains so popular and beloved. Under the fabulous direction of John McColgan, the dancers, musicians, and singers give captivating and high energy performances that leave us wanting more.
by Natasha Ashley - Mar 2, 2017
The international Irish dance phenomenon, Riverdance, is delighting Syracuse audiences at the Crouse Hinds Theater. Now in its 20th year, it's easy to see why this dazzling production remains so popular and beloved. Under the fabulous direction of John McColgan, the dancers, musicians, and singers give captivating and high energy performances that leave us wanting more.
BWW Review: RIVERDANCE 20 at The Playhouse
by Greer Firestone - Feb 23, 2017
What has consumed 400,000 bottles of water, 50,000 rolls of self-grip tape by company physiotherapists, created 60 marriages netting 88 babies born (and more on the way)?
by Greer Firestone - Feb 23, 2017
What has consumed 400,000 bottles of water, 50,000 rolls of self-grip tape by company physiotherapists, created 60 marriages netting 88 babies born (and more on the way)?
BWW Review: RIVERDANCE celebrates its 20th Anniversary at Wolf Trap
by Hannah Wing - Jun 24, 2016
Longtime fans are sure to be thrilled to hear their favorites and first timers are sure to be swept up in the river sensation of “Riverdance.” With 20 years of bringing Irish dancing to audiences worldwide, “Riverdance' truly is worth the celebration.
by Hannah Wing - Jun 24, 2016
Longtime fans are sure to be thrilled to hear their favorites and first timers are sure to be swept up in the river sensation of “Riverdance.” With 20 years of bringing Irish dancing to audiences worldwide, “Riverdance' truly is worth the celebration.
BWW Reviews: Splendid Production of RIVERDANCE at the Fox Theatre
by Chris Gibson - May 23, 2012
If you had the opportunity to see RIVERDANCE at the Fox this past weekend, then you were treated to a fine display of Terpsichore and musicianship. If you didn't, then you may have missed your chance to see it at all, since it was, in all likelihood, the troupe's final trip to St. Louis. It's a shame, because the show is really an entertaining mix of song and dance. I saw it last year, and I took my wife and son with me this year, and we all enjoyed it tremendously. The sheer athleticism of the dancers, backed by the superb interplay of some world class musicians, is not one that should be missed. The audience in attendance certainly responded very favorably to this unique production.
by Chris Gibson - May 23, 2012
If you had the opportunity to see RIVERDANCE at the Fox this past weekend, then you were treated to a fine display of Terpsichore and musicianship. If you didn't, then you may have missed your chance to see it at all, since it was, in all likelihood, the troupe's final trip to St. Louis. It's a shame, because the show is really an entertaining mix of song and dance. I saw it last year, and I took my wife and son with me this year, and we all enjoyed it tremendously. The sheer athleticism of the dancers, backed by the superb interplay of some world class musicians, is not one that should be missed. The audience in attendance certainly responded very favorably to this unique production.
BWW Reviews: RIVERDANCE at the Pantages - Ode to Dance, Music, One's Roots and Living
by Don Grigware - Nov 17, 2011
From the top Riverdance is defined as journey...that takes us from land to water and back, or from sky to land and back, from one land to another, even... from one life to the next... oh, what awesome journeys Riverdance enfolds! Incorporating dance, song and music, both traditional and contemporary, the show began in 1994 as a salute to these art forms but not without an abundance of variety. According to director John McColgan, it would be impossible to represent Irish dance without presenting ballet or Spanish flamenco, and so the Irish Dance Troupe includes dancers from Australia, Great Britain and Spain. One great highlight of Act I is the Firedance with Flamenco soloist Marita Martinez-Rey, who stops the show with her dazzling display of fast, graceful footwork and inspired beauty. Footwork of the flamenco style certainly has a lot in common with the steadily heavy footwork of Irish dancing, but you must see both to appreciate how one may have influenced the other.
by Don Grigware - Nov 17, 2011
From the top Riverdance is defined as journey...that takes us from land to water and back, or from sky to land and back, from one land to another, even... from one life to the next... oh, what awesome journeys Riverdance enfolds! Incorporating dance, song and music, both traditional and contemporary, the show began in 1994 as a salute to these art forms but not without an abundance of variety. According to director John McColgan, it would be impossible to represent Irish dance without presenting ballet or Spanish flamenco, and so the Irish Dance Troupe includes dancers from Australia, Great Britain and Spain. One great highlight of Act I is the Firedance with Flamenco soloist Marita Martinez-Rey, who stops the show with her dazzling display of fast, graceful footwork and inspired beauty. Footwork of the flamenco style certainly has a lot in common with the steadily heavy footwork of Irish dancing, but you must see both to appreciate how one may have influenced the other.
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