Matthew joined the company in 2021 and will remain in post until the end of 2024, working on an exciting programme that goes into development during the spring/summer, and on the Company’s autumn touring. The tour will include Matthew’s latest work ‘AUGUST’ which will premiere alongside ‘Skinners’ by Australian/Javanese choreographer Melanie Lane. This winter he will also co-direct a new collaboration with Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru called Dawns y Ceirw with Steffan Donnelly.
National Dance Company Wales will take the opportunity to review the executive leadership structure and will begin the recruitment process from May, announcing a permanent appointment in the Autumn of 2024.
[I've not seen National Dance Company Wales since 2019 (pre-pandemic) partly because in the more than a decade I have been watching dance they have only played in the Manchester area once (at The Lowry). They regularly visit the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield - where I have seen them five times - but I'm less inclined to make that journey these days.]