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DIRECTOR
Theatre, Film and Audio

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Matt Jamie directs for stage, screen and audio. He was artistic director of Coracle, an associate theatre company of Alphabetti Theatre in Newcastle, and now works freelance.  

 

His award winning theatre work has been supported by Arts Council England and Community Foundation and he has directed for Live Theatre,  Alphabetti, Washington Arts Centre, Durham Gala Studio, The Courtyard and Rosemary Branch Theatres.

"Gritty, moving, mesmerising...a total triumph"

"Powerful, entertaining...a great production"

"Funny, intelligent...entertaining"

 

"Thought-provocative... Matt Jamie gets to the heart of each play"

Archive of Coracle's work: www.coracleproductions.com

His short film work has been screened at the London International Film Festival, St Albans Film Festival, the Lift Off Film Festival and more.  His main focus is now on creating films for theatre, dance, and musicians - production recordings, trailers and promos, dance films, theatre visuals and projections, art installations and music videos.

 

See the FILMS page

For audio he has directed, produced and sound designed dozens of productions for Coracle's drama podcast PlayStream, Alphabetti Theatre, producer Becci Sharrock, and others

See the AUDIO page

PRESS NOTICES

"Director Matt Jamie brings out the best in his very talented cast - beautifully judged performances"
Peter Lathan  

BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE on Down to Zero

“Skillfully directed by Matt Jamie… The Ties That Bind utilises the theatre space, sound and lighting for maximum impact…  Fresh Start is refreshing and entertaining, and Jamie’s directing has drawn a magnetism out of the actors” 

NARC Magazine on The Ties That Bind / Fresh Start
 
“A gritty, moving, mesmerising insight into relationships, coming to terms with the past and moving on. A total triumph” * * * * *  

www.the-avant-garde.co.uk on Overdue

“Beautifully performed and sensitively directed… Touching and perceptive.”
The Chronicle on Overdue


“An emotional trip…a powerful…entertaining drama.   
This is a great production to launch Newcastle’s newest venue.”
North East Theatre Guide on Overdue


“An entertaining and thought-provocative evening of theatre, under the directorial hand of Matt Jamie who runs a tight ship and gets to the heart of each play.” British Theatre Guide on Suffragette


“Varied, thought provoking and often funny…intelligent and accessible. A worthwhile and entertaining evening at the theatre”  * * * *  

North East Theatre Guide on Suffragette


“Wonderfully atmospheric – an enigmatic story enhanced by eerily effective sound design and lighting by Matt Jamie”
NARC Magazine on Dreaming is Free

“A powerful realization” 

North East Theatre Guide on Dreaming is Free

“Intense and highly emotionally charged… deeply moving… powerful”

British Theatre Guide on The Ties That Bind

“Very funny.  There’s always that feeling that perhaps we shouldn’t laugh…But it’s that ambiguity that gives the play its bite.  Very nuanced performances and
Matt Jamie’s direction keeps the piece moving at just the right speed”
British Theatre Guide on Life After

“Under Director Matt Jamie, the two actors hold your attention…a fascinating watch”
North East Theatre Guide on Life After

AUDIENCE FEEDBACK on Coracle’s Bird of Pray
Co-devised and directed by Matt Jamie.

“A compelling production. Go and see it…You will not be disappointed

Petina Hapgood (Artistic Director - Goodmann Productions, Facebook)

“Absorbing and challenging… From the off, the piece demanded my full attention and got me thinking of countless possibilities... The performances were incredibly strong…I strongly recommend what is a really worthwhile night out at the theatre” 

James Cronin (Audience member, Facebook)

A touching and beautifully crafted piece

Bird Of Pray is a challenging and intelligent play. It cleverly crosses the borders between dance, performance art and acting and proved to be a show with a big heart that deserves to be recognized as a unique and memorable piece

 

Bird of Pray is a mesmerising and haunting work, delivering a powerful and troubling emotional punch’  

I was mesmerized – totally transfixed on the stage and its performers - drawn deep into this powerful and dramatic story

 

The experience of seeing Bird Of Pray has stayed with me – I loved it. It was like looking inside a mind/heart/soul’ 

 

(Audience feedback via email)

 

Images from Matt's theatre directing work

Top "Stars and Sh#t" at Live Theatre Newcastle (image (c) Live Theatre)

Left Productions for Coracle including "Down To Zero", "Suffragette" and "Pod" Images (c) Coracle Productions

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