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BIO

Matthew Tennyson made his professional stage debut in Flare Path at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Other stage credits include Beautiful Thing at The Royal Exchange, Making Noise Quietly at the Donmar Warehouse, Blue Stockings and Puck in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare's Globe.

His television roles include Clarence in The Hollow Crown, Arlo in Da Vinci's Demons and Ottaviano Riario in Borgia.

Tennyson was awarded Best Newcomer at the Manchester Theatre Awards in 2011 for Beautiful Thing and the Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer at the Evening Standard Awards in 2012 for Making Noise Quietly.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2023
MICHAL [Replacement]


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Giles Terera and Michael Benz Complete the Cast of POWER OF SAIL at Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Giles Terera and Michael Benz join the cast of the European première of Paul Grellong's Power of Sail, directed by Dominic Dromgoole. Performances run 20 March – 12 May.
Cast Set For POWER OF SAIL at the Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced casting the European première of Paul Grellong’s Power of Sail. Performances run 20 March – 12 May.
European Premere of POWER OF SAIL Comes to the Menier Chocolate Factory Next Month

With its critically acclaimed production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Pacific Overtures running at the venue, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the European première of Paul Grellong’s Power of Sail. Dominic Dromgoole returns to the company, after the success of last year’s Marjorie Prime, to direct.
The Almeida Theatre Reveals Full Cast For Yaël Farber's Production of KING LEAR

The Almeida Theatre has announced the full cast of Yaël Farber’s production of King Lear. Performances run Thursday 8 February – Saturday 30 March 2024. Learn more about who is appearing in the show here!
Pen International Will Hold Post-Show Q&As in For Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN

PEN International, which has been promoting literature and defending freedom of expression worldwide since 1921, will host three post-show Q&As taking place in London this summer, as part of its unique partnership with the West End production of multi award-winning Martin McDonagh’s electrifying play The Pillowman.
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.
Photos: First Look at Martin McDonagh's THE PILLOWMAN

New production photos have been released from Martin McDonagh’s electrifying and savagely funny Olivier Award-winning The Pillowman. Check out all new photos from The Pillowman here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE PILLOWMAN at the Duke of York's Theatre

New rehearsals photos of Martin McDonagh’s electrifying and savagely funny Olivier Award-winning The Pillowman by Helen Murray have been released! Check out the photos ehre!
Photos: Rankin Portraits of Lily Allen and Steve Pemberton in THE PILLOWMAN Released

Rehearsals began today (3 May 2023) for the West End premiere of Martin McDonagh’s Olivier Award-winning The Pillowman. To mark the start of rehearsals, a set of specially commissioned photographs of Lily Allen and Steve Pemberton by acclaimed British photographer Rankin have been released.
Paul Kaye and Matthew Tennyson Join Cast of THE PILLOWMAN, Directed by Matthew Dunster

Paul Kaye and Matthew Tennyson will join the cast of Martin McDonagh’s electrifying and savagely funny Olivier Award-winning The Pillowman to play Ariel and Michal, respectively. They join the previously announced Lily Allen as Katurian and Steve Pemberton as Tupolski.
Full Cast Announced For the UK Première of MARJORIE PRIME

As public booking opens, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full casting for the UK première of Jordan Harrison's Marjorie Prime.
Menier Chocolate Factory Announces Reopening with New Season For 2022/2023

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced programming for its Autumn 2022/Spring 2023 season. Learn more about the full season here!
BWW Review: THE MISFORTUNE OF THE ENGLISH, Orange Tree Theatre

Touching on nationalism, childish loyalty and what it means to be English, The Misfortune Of The English is Pamela Carter’s new play, inspired by tragic, true events. In April 1936 a group of 27 schoolboys are on a walking holiday in Nazi Germany’s Black Forest. By the end of the day, after collectively choosing a difficult route in terrible weather, five of them are dead.
Photos: The Orange Tree Theatre Presents the UK Première of Pamela Carter's THE MISFORTUNE OF THE ENGLISH

The Orange Tree Theatre presents the UK première of Pamela Carter’s The Misfortune of the English. Oscar Toeman directs Hubert Burton (Harrison), Vinnie Heaven (Eaton), Eva Magyar (Tour Guide), and Matthew Tennyson (Lyons).
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE MISFORTUNE OF THE ENGLISH at Orange Tree Theatre

The Orange Tree Theatre is now in rehearsal for the UK première of Pamela Carter’s The Misfortune of the English. Oscar Toeman directs Hubert Burton (Harrison), Vinnie Heaven (Eaton), Eva Magyar (Tour Guide), and Matthew Tennyson (Lyons).
Orange Tree Theatre Announces Full Cast For The Uk Première Of Pamela Carter's THE MISFORTUNE OF THE ENGLISH

The Orange Tree Theatre today announces the full cast for the UK première of Pamela Carter's The Misfortune of the English. Oscar Toeman directs Hubert Burton (Harrison), Vinnie Heaven (Eaton), Eva Magyar (Tour Guide), and Matthew Tennyson (Lyons). The production opens on 28 April, with previews from 25 April, and runs until 28 May, with a livestreamed performance via OT On Screen on 12 May and available to stream on demand from 31 May – 3 June.
THE LODGER Will Be Performed at The Coronet Theatre in September

The play is directed by actor and director Geraldine Alexander, and is performed by a first-rate cast of Penny Downie, Sylvestra Le Touzel, Matthew Tennyson and Iniki Mariano.
BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Shakespeare's Globe At Home

There will be no outdoor theatre experiences this summer, but that hasn't stopped Shakespeare's Globe from revisiting one of the stalwarts of the summer season; Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Dominic Dromgoole's 2013 production is a classic Elizabethan romp, full of silliness and fun.
BWW Review: A MONSTER CALLS, Old Vic Online

An archive recording of a powerful and inspirational family show, filmed on the stage of The Old Vic in 2018. Brought to life by Sally Cookson's direction and
See The Current Standings In The BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Ian McKellen Leads Best Actor!

Voting continues for the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Matthew Tennyson been in?

Matthew Tennyson has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Matthew Tennyson been in?

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

What was Matthew Tennyson's first West End show?

Matthew Tennyson's first West End show was The Pillowman which opened in 2023

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