Matthew Forbes

Director & Actor. Puppet Director #WARHORSE (@nationaltheatre), Movement Director L’OLIMPIADE (@IrishNatOpera). @Equity Stage Actors Committee. My own views.

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

Thrilled to have been with these beautiful people at the @OlivierAwards! A fabulous evening celebrating the brilliant & bonkers world of theatre! #OlivierAwards #Theatre @NationalTheatre @WarHorseOnStage

[Theatre Weekly @theatre_weekly]

Reading Rep Theatre has announced the first casting for its upcoming production of Noël Coward’s Private Lives, which runs from 16 April to 19 May 2026 @ReadingRep

https://t.co/g2K3TuH8O1

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

Thrilled to be working with this extraordinary pair!

[WhatsOnStage @WhatsOnStage]

Cast announced for Private Lives revival at Reading Rep https://t.co/ulZDqSXpNF

[BroadwayWorld UK @BroadwayWorldUK]

Amy Di Bartolomeo and Orla O’Sullivan to Lead PRIVATE LIVES at Reading Rep
https://t.co/bgK0FEq51J

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

Back in the saddle, so to speak! 🐎

[TCG ArtistManagement @TCGArtist]

@WarHorseOnStage is back for a new UK and Ireland tour, kicking things off at @NewWimbTheatre!

TCG’s @ForbesMatthew is once again the Puppetry Director on this iconic production 🎭🐴

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

That’s a wrap on #Puppetry preparation rehearsals for @WarHorseOnStage! This hugely talented bunch of people have worked incredibly hard; from basic principles to complex sequences, they’ve come so far already… and this is only the beginning!

#WarHorse #UKTour @NationalTheatre

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

@al2dean Amazing!!!

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

10 days until the deadline.

Turnout often sits at around 5% of the membership, so every single vote counts! All @EquityUK members can vote, please return your ballot & make a difference.

Don’t delay, #VOTE today!

[Nottingham Playhouse @NottmPlayhouse]

Today is going to be a good day. 💙

Meet our fabulous cast for the brand-new production of #DearEvanHansen!

https://t.co/0Kk5OHtHM6

Introducing: @ryankopel as Evan Hansen, @weeconroy as Zoe & @alice_fearn as Heidi.

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

It’s time for the #EquityElections2024. Please read the voting pack sent to you in the post, and if you like what you read, vote for me!

Turn out is often low on these @EquityUK elections; make a difference and #Vote today!

#Theatre #MusicalTheatre #Equity #Vote

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

@laurynredding @LPittPulford @SkysEdgeMusical Watching tonight, and can’t wait!! X

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

I am running for #Election for @EquityUK Council… please do #vote!! Turn out for these ballots is often very low… shape your union, make a mark, and post it back! Easy!

[Equity @EquityUK]

🚨Ballots are dropping this week in the elections for Equity's Council, Appeals Committee and Conference Business Committee.

Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of your union. Return your ballot papers by post today! 🗳️

Full details 👇
https://t.co/6crILMwtj6

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

Here I am… horsing around with #AlanTitchmarsh on @ITV #LoveYourWeekend! Use @ITVX to watch the show on catchup and hear me chat all things @WarHorseOnStage! #theatre #puppetry #PressEvent

[War Horse @WarHorseOnStage]

ICYMI: We were delighted Joey and Puppetry Director Matt Forbes met with #AlanTitchmarsh on @ITV #LoveYourWeekend to chat all things #WarHorseOnStage. 🙌

The global phenomenon RETURNS. Find your nearest venue and book tickets NOW 👉 https://t.co/mJtcxe0vXW

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

@parry_vivien @EquityUK Legend!!! Xx

[Equity @EquityUK]

Get ready for the general election on 4 July 🗳️

✔️Register to vote

✔️Check you've got the accepted ID

✔️If you want to vote by post, register for a postal vote no later than 5pm, 11 working days before the election

https://t.co/DfAkkjdiBr

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

What a wonderfully inspiring, uniting, and informative weekend with @EquityUK at the #EquityConference2024. There’s so much great work happening, and I’m so proud to be involved with it all through the #StageActorsCommittee!

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

I’m so incredibly proud of our beautiful L’OLIMPIADE #opera. Every member of our incredible team have worked so hard to make a stunning piece of #theatre. After a successful tour of #Ireland we have opened at the @RoyalOperaHouse to rave reviews! Go team! @IrishNatOpera #Music

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

A fabulous ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review for L’OLIMPIADE with @IrishNatOpera! Coming to the @RoyalOperaHouse next week!!

[theartsdesk.com @theartsdesk]

★★★★★ L'OLIMPIADE @IrishNatOpera - #Vivaldi's long-distance run sustained by perfect teamwork, with sporting confusions and star-crossed lovers clarified by vivacious singing & playing - 'everything works for a perfect touring opera', says David Nice https://t.co/F7Yz6C6POb

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

A wonderful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #review for the L’Olimpiade team! Thank you for such kind words! #Opera @IrishNatOpera @RoyalOperaHouse

[Irish Times Culture @IrishTimesCultr]

L’Olimpiade review: Irish National Opera’s touring coproduction with the Royal Opera House feels surprisingly full-scale https://t.co/0Nm5jXOh4r via @IrishTimesCultr

[Matthew Forbes @ForbesMatthew]

An utterly beautiful #opera. I’m so very proud of this show, and all those involved in it. The entire team have been a joy to work with and we’ve created something very special! First it tours #Ireland then it comes to the @RoyalOperaHouse! @IrishNatOpera