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In a new interview with London News Online Matthew talks about his role in the upcoming play Unfaithful. When asked what the play is about Matthew said:

I guess if I were to try to sum it up, I’d say it’s about relationships; some in their infancy and some that have been going on for decades and it’s how people communicate in these relationships. It’s about the characters that we play in life and the facades that we put on. It’s about trying to have a connection with somebody, where we can be allowed to be ourselves, if only for a moment and what that requires.

He also discusses his character, Peter, who is a male escort:

“I have an illusion of freedom over my life, that allows me to do what I want. Being an escort is the kind of thing that maybe other people may frown on, or scoff at, but it allows me a level of freedom that they don’t have and it makes me special. I guess what we look at with Peter, is how much of that is a front? How much of that is a character that he must wear? Is there a piece of him he has to keep hidden or else he gets lost and that’s what we’re exploring? Can you be an escort while still maintaining a personal, private relationship? There are lots of things that come with that.”

Matt expressed his excitement at returning to the West End after 2012’s Our Boys:

“I’m very excited to put this one on. I’m intrigued to see what people will make of it. Because of its honesty they may find it uncomfortable and not because they hate it, but because it will just resonate with people.” Matthew said “Its nice to be rehearsing in the West End and feel that buzz and that energy again. It’s really a club and once you’re in you’re in. It feels very family like.”

FOUND111 is a 100 seat venue and while talking about it’s small size Matthew says:

“Its very intimate. When I came here about month ago for the press photos it was my first time and I thought it was literally just a run down, almost derelict building, but there’s actually a warmth to it. I think it, sort of, takes on the life of the people who are in here. Since we’ve been here for the last week, it doesn’t feel derelict at all. It doesn’t feel abandoned. It feels full of life and I’ve been led to believe that on a theatre night there’s an electricity and a buzz that you get in here that you don’t normally get. It’s like we’re all in this weird building experiencing something unique and special and I think each night will feel like it’s one little thing that’s been shared amongst us hundred people and no one else.”

“I think it suits this play because of its rawness and its reality. I think it feels very much like you’re a fly on the wall.”

Mathew said “It’s like you’re a part of this, like that uncomfortable bystander on a tube platform, while someone’s arguing next to you. We get a real window into these people’s lives, which I think is perfect for this venue.”