Matthew Keeley

@matthewjkeeley

Matthew is a writer working in TV development. He studied English Literature and Film and TV at the University of Glasgow and his queer coming-of-age novel, The Stone in My Pocket, was published in 2021. He is also the host of The Traidar: A Traitors Podcast, featured in Hello! magazine. Lastly, Matthew is a cat person.

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Reviews: 260

Other Articles: 11

Dreaming Walls

Pensive exploration of the infamous Chelsea Hotel and its permanent residents

Inu-oh

Historical tale is demanding and, at times, mesmerising

Ashgrove

Alternative reality pandemic film plays with layers of secrecy

Interview

Interview: Jonas Chernick, Amanda Brugel, and Natalie Brown

Matthew Keeley talks to the stars of the sci-fi chamber piece Ashgrove

Tron Theatre

Moorcroft

A keen-sighted and comedic exploration of masculinity

Julie Corbin
Whispers of a Scandal

Domestic thriller is fairly sedate yet works as a page-turner

Tron Theatre

The Tempest

Well-timed production of Shakespeare classic creates magic

CCA

Adam

Divisive comedy explores trans issues and young love

CCA

Horror Hour

Strong collection of queer short horror films entertains

Old College Quad

Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age

Superb night of storytelling and show tunes

Royal Lyceum Theatre

Lament for Sheku Bayoh

A moving memorial that asks important societal questions about racism in Scotland

Edinburgh Festival Fringe [ONLINE]

My House

Interesting historical fiction could be even more engaging

theSpace Triplex

Intricate Rituals

Powerful short play explores unrequited love, grief, and some dark magic

theSpace @ Symposium Hall

Dino Land

Comedy two-hander is light-hearted fun

Summerhall

Trevor Lock: Community Circle

A hilarious masterclass in improvisation and quick wit

Royal Lyceum Theatre

Niqabi Ninja

Compelling audio theatre provides an intense experience

Open

Edinburgh Festival Fringe [ONLINE]

Open

Energetic play about love and magic is tricky

Pleasance at EICC

Friend (The One With Gunther)

Nostalgia trip is a frenetic hour of in-jokes and frivolity

The Event David Calvitto

Assembly Roxy

The Event

David Calvitto’s fascinating meta-theatre takes an unconventional approach

Banshee Labyrinth

David Alnwick’s Nightmare Magic

Mixed night of eerie storytelling and impressive magic

The Georgian House

We Just Need to Get Through This

Uneven play excels in its use of experimental music

Lauriston Hall

Run

Gifted actor captivates despite sparse staging

ZOO TV

Candy [ONLINE]

An interesting but brief exploration of masculinity and attraction

Assembly Showcatcher (online)

Dark Spirits, Black Humor: A Night of Cocktails and Storytelling [ONLINE]

Mark Jude Sullivan’s evocative hour of storytelling is magnetic