Matthew Forbes
For the National:
Matthew Forbes trained as an actor at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
For the National Theatre: War Horse on UK and Ireland tour
Other theatre
Puppetry and movement direction include L’Olimpiade for Irish National Opera; The Magic Flute for Welsh National Opera and on UK tour.
Directing includes UK tours of Mr Toad and The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland; The Woman Who Finally Got Inside Her Husband’s Brain for Omnibus.
Acting includes The Lion King on UK and Ireland tour; The Little Gardener on UK tour and at Kew Gardens; Kiki’s Delivery Service (also associate director) at Southwark Playhouse.