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Mathew was born in Sydney, Australia. He stayed two years at the L A. Talent School in Liverpool, Sydney. His first acting job was in the Musical "The Boy from Oz" in which he played Young Peter Allen after being selected from more than 2000 boys. He later got to portray Peter Allen again but this time as an adult once again in a 2010 production of 'The Boy From Oz'. When just 11 years old Mathew began his television and screen acting career starring in the international hit television show "Round the Twist 3 & 4" followed by "The Lucky Country" (A Short Movie) , "The Escape of the Artful Dodger", "Snobs" for Channel 9 in Australia (and Channel 5 in the UK) an award winning children's TV series playing the part of Spike., "Blue Water High" , "Darwin's Brave New World" a drama documentary for Canada and also "The Pacific" a mini-series from the creative team of Tom Hanks & Steven Spielberg. Mathew has also appeared as presenter on 'Shake' for Channel 5 in the UK and also appeared as special guest on the German TV show 'Tigerenten Club'. Mathew also appeared in the award winning feature "Men's Group" produced by John L Simpson and he has also completed a series of voice overs for Nickelodeon. Mathew has also been lucky enough to play lead roles in the following stage musicals; "Oliver!" for Cameron Mackintosh directed by Sam Mendes, 'Mame' for The Production Company directed by David Atkins in addition to this Mathew has also work-shopped a number of new musicals in London such as 'The Boys In The Front Room', 'Gutter Press' and 'Pattie Shop Diaries'

(2012) Musical - Seussical The Musical - Mathew plays a Wickersham Brother in Seussical The Musical at The Arts Theatre in London&#39;s West end during December 2012

(2012) Musical Concert Performance West End - Mathew plays a featured artist in the concert version of &#39;Tommy&#39; the musical written by Pete Townsend of &#39;The Who&#39;

(2012) Music Video for Gregory Darling - Mathew is the lead actor who receives an invitation to a &#39;Red Carpet&#39; event .

(2012) Music video for the DJ Skism - Mathew plays the Internet Troll who is subsequently sucked into an animated world where he battles and kills his other favorite DJ; Skillrex

(1996) Musical - The Boy From Oz, Mathew played Young Peter Allen in the World Premiere of this musical biopic based upon one of the most famous singer/song writers in the world Peter Allen who was married to Liza Minelli. Mathew was selected from more than 2300 boys to play this role

(2000) Musical - Mame , Mathew was invited to play the role of Young Patrick Dennis in the inaugural production for The Production Company in Melbourne

(2002) Musical - Oliver! The Musical , Mathew played &#39;The Artful Dodger&#39; in Cameron Mackintosh&#39; production based on original direction by Sam Mendes

(2010) Musical - The Boy From Oz, Mathew played Peter Allen the famous Australian singer/songwriter who won an Oscar for his Song &#39;Arthur&#39;s Theme - Best That You Can Do&#39;

(2010) Stage Play - Rope - Sydney, Mathew played the role Kenneth Raglan in this well known play that was previously a movie directed by Alfred Hichtcock starring James Stewart

(2011) Musical - The Boys In The Front Room - Featured artist in this new musical biopic on the life of the famous British playwright; Joe Orton

(2012) Musical - Gutter Press- London - Mathew played the lead role of Harry, the sleazy paparazzi in this brand new musical

(2012) Musical - The Pattie Shop Diaries - London - Mathew was featured in the role of John in this brand new musical from Bigger Than Me Productions

(2013) Spring Awakening - Musical - Moritz - Manchester UK

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