Matthew is a director, playwright and actor.

His production of Drew Pautz’s play LOVE THE SINNER opened at The National Theatre in May 2010.

“Matthew Dunster’s excellent production is designed by Anna Fleischle and has a great cast”

The Stage May 2010

“Matthew Dunster’s production, beautifully arranged on Anna Fleischle’s adaptable set of wooden blocks and panels, has one of those fine mini-ensembles”

What’s on Stage May 2010

His adaptation of 1984 opened at the end of February 2010 at the Royal Exchange in Manchester.

The world premiere of Matthew's play YOU CAN SEE THE HILLS opened at the Royal Exchange, Manchester in 2008.  An excellent run followed at the Young Vic in Autumn 2008 which was extended till May 2009.

“A full-length, one-man play that doesn't drag for an instant, and in which every word rings true.” 

 The Telegraph April 09

“You Can See The Hills is undoubtedly the finest monologue that London will see this year and one of the best plays.”

British Theatre Guide April 09

“There's no doubt that Dunster, who also directs, can write like love's young dream”

The Guardian April 09

Matthew's direction of ‘Macbeth’ wowed audiences and critics alike during its run at The Royal Exchange, Manchester in early 2009

 “Dunster is one of the most exciting and innovative directors around and this production is an ideal starting point for those coming to Shakespeare for the first time." 

Messenger Newspaper February 09

Directing includes: THE FRONTLINE, The Globe; TESTING THE ECHO, Out of Joint; THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING, SOME VOICES, Young Vic; LOVE AND MONEY, Young Vic and Royal Exchange (nominated for Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement In An Affiliate Theatre); CRUISING, The Bush; PROJECT D: I’M MEDIOCRE, The Work; PORT AUTHORITY, Liverpool Everyman.

Writing for Stage: YOU USED TO, TELL ME, THE GLAZIER, TWO CLOUDS OVER EDEN, THE BAND, YOU CAN SEE THE HILLS.

Writing for BBC R4: DEPTH OF FIELD and POOR ECHO.

Directing for R4: LOVE AND MONEY.

He has collaborated as a writer with choreographer Jane Mason.

Matthew is an Associate Director of The Young Vic.