Matthew Warchus

Directing

Matthew Warchus

Born October 24, 1966 · Rochester, England, UK (age 59)

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Known For

Roald Dahl's Matilda the MusicalRoald Dahl's Matilda the Musical · 2022
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
6.82022
MovieFamilyComedy
An extraordinary young girl discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst also taking charge of her own destiny. Standing up for what's right, she's met with miraculous results.
PridePride · 2014
Pride
7.72014
MovieDramaComedy
In 1984, a group of LGBT activists decide to raise money to support the National Union of Mineworkers during their lengthy strike. There is only one problem: the Union seems embarrassed to receive their support.
Our HouseOur House · 2004
Our House
6.02004
Movie
A teenager celebrates turning sixteen on a summer's evening in London by committing a crime to impress his girlfriend. When the police arrive he faces one of his first serious career choices. Featuring the music of Madness.
SimpaticoSimpatico · 1999
Simpatico
4.91999
MovieComedyDrama
As youths in Azusa, Vinnie, Carter, and Rosie pull off a racing scam, substituting winners for plodders and winning big bucks on long odds. When an official uncovers the scam, they set him up for blackmail. Jump ahead twenty years, Carter and Rosie are married, successful racers in Kentucky about to sell their prize stallion, Simpatico. Vinnie is a drunk in Pomona. Vinnie decides to make a play for Rosie, lures Carter to California, steals his wallet and heads for Kentucky with the original blackmail material. Carter begs Vinnie's friend, a grocery clerk named Cecilia, to follow Vinnie and get the stuff back that he has in a box. Will she succeed?
National Theatre at Home: Pride
Nov 1, 2026
National Theatre at Home: Pride · 2026
National Theatre at Home: Pride
2026
MovieDramaMusic
Summer 1984. The UK is in turmoil. With Thatcher battling to dismantle the coal industry, and a lethal pandemic on the rise, 24-year-old activist Mark Ashton founds an unlikely new alliance with the pit communities of South Wales: Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners. Funny, fierce and filled with joy, what follows is the incredible true story of two disparate communities joining forces – and making history. This brand-new musical unites Matthew Warchus and Stephen Beresford, director and writer of the hit film Pride, with composers Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen, and DJ Walde. Together they share the inspiring story of these real-life events, featuring original songs inspired by protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and the Welsh choral tradition.
National Theatre Live: Present LaughterNational Theatre Live: Present Laughter · 2019
National Theatre Live: Present Laughter
8.52019
MovieComedyDrama
As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.
Chitty Chitty Bang BangChitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
MovieFantasyAdventure
A remake of the cult film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" in early development, involving the adventures of the titular magical car.
Three KingsThree Kings · 2020
Three Kings
2020
MovieDrama
When Patrick is eight years old his absent father returns unexpectedly and in a brief but memorable encounter, sets him the challenge of "The Three Kings." Years later—recalling that meeting, and the revelations that followed—Patrick traces the events of his father’s life—and takes us on a journey of grandiose plans, aching disappointments and audacious self delusion.

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National Theatre at Home: Pride
Nov 1, 2026
National Theatre at Home: Pride · 2026
National Theatre at Home: Pride
2026
MovieDramaMusic
Summer 1984. The UK is in turmoil. With Thatcher battling to dismantle the coal industry, and a lethal pandemic on the rise, 24-year-old activist Mark Ashton founds an unlikely new alliance with the pit communities of South Wales: Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners. Funny, fierce and filled with joy, what follows is the incredible true story of two disparate communities joining forces – and making history. This brand-new musical unites Matthew Warchus and Stephen Beresford, director and writer of the hit film Pride, with composers Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen, and DJ Walde. Together they share the inspiring story of these real-life events, featuring original songs inspired by protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and the Welsh choral tradition.

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