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SEPTEMBER 2006

A Very Special Moment Indeed, which is why it deserves capitals.  The creative partnership of Jamie Glassman and Matthew Steer is formed.  This pair will slowly but surely infiltrate the world of ‘entertainment’ so you barely notice them.  But once ensconced in your television sets and in your lives, they will never depart.  You have been warned…

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JULY 2006

Matthew fulfils a lifelong ambition and manages a daylight trespass into the Blue Peter Garden.  He would like to make it clear however that he was nothing to do with the infamous vandalism of November 1983.  He was only five and was safely tucked up in bed a good 90 miles from the incident.  He has two alibis.   

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JULY/AUG 2006

Matthew is once again playing to one loud American tourist and his louder wife every night at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this time in ‘Hamburg’ at The Underbelly, Venue 61. The play is taken from eyewitness accounts of the allied bombing of Hamburg in 1943.

‘A short, sharp shock of a play, cut like a gem, momentarily terrifying.’  Terry Johnson

‘This piece delivers a visceral and exceptionally painful shock to the system.’  The Scotsman

‘A numbing and devastating experience.’ The Stage

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‘A smartly orchestrated piece of storytelling, with an enjoyably creepy twist in the tail…John Terry’s well-acted production nicely captures the sense of adrenaline-fuelled nervous anticipation and dread as the airmen debate their future.’  Time Out

‘It’s an intense and claustrophobic situation…strong ensemble playing, particularly from Sam Hoare…Matthew Steer…and Madeleine Herrington.’  The Stage

‘The characters’ stories are believable and moving, it is compelling…Matthew Steer plays the straightforward navigator Arthur Gimby skilfully.’  West End Extra

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FEB 2006

Matthew has recently been filming the short ‘Poland Nights’ in Lodz, Poland. It snowed.

 

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‘The Steppe Brothers has the edge over most comedy theatre on the Fringe because there is wit in its contrived witlessness, and sense in its silliness. It is an exceptionally literate show and is performed by a cast of three with considerable dash.’ The Guardian

‘A delight, generating more laughs that any three other comedies on the Fringe.’ The Stage

‘Lots of slapstick and foolery making for a great afternoon's comedy, with great comic timing and real chemistry between the cast.’  The Scotsman

‘Variously recalling the flavours of Monty Python and Blackadder this splendidly silly three-hander contains a wealth of cherishable, gently warped humour and slick comic timing.’ The Metro

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‘Heart-stopping drama.’ Liverpool Daily Post

‘Excellent cast…inspired.’ Liverpool Echo

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