Matthew Keeley
@matthewjkeeley
Matthew is a writer and teacher who studied English Literature and Film and TV at the University of Glasgow. His debut sci-fi novel, 'Turning the Hourglass', was released by Black Rose Writing in April 2019 and he has had short fiction published in various anthologies and magazines. In July 2019, he won the National Trust Scotland's Morton Writing Competition in the Scots category. He is also a cat person.
Reviews: 131
Other Articles: 5
SQIFF Shorts: Queer Scotland
Impressive and bold collection of the best in Scottish short film-making
Before Stonewall
Detailed documentary explores the early LGBTQ rights movement
Henry Box Brown
Epic story and breathtaking music marred by poor venue facilities
Yours Sincerely
Energetic play from creative writer and performer that could push us further
Benjamin Zephaniah: Averse to Injustice
An audience captivated by the charm and storytelling abilities of popular writer and activist
Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist
Standout central performance elevates quirky comedy play
Diane Chorley: Modern Love
1980s nostalgia drag is joyful and ‘gorgeous, babes’
Christopher KC: Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Rice
Dry-witted Glaswegian comic wins audience over with conversational style
Holly Morgan: Is a Witch. Get Her!
Talented cabaret star provides laughs, vocals, and an important feminist manifesto
London Hughes: To Catch a D*ck
Bombastic and explicit standup set from outrageously confident comic
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Patchy improv doesn’t quite live up to the famed TV series
Emmy Blotnick: Party Nights
Pop culture-laden standup is witty, cool, and charming.
Laufey Haralds: Nordic Noir
Disappointing standup set that has potential but peters out before it’s begun
