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Matt Barton’s Biography

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I'm a freelance theatre critic and features writer for the Financial Times, the Observer, The Stage, Mill Media and WhatsOnStage, covering Manchester, London and across the UK.

I participated in the 2018 Greater Manchester Critics Scheme, led by Catherine Love. I’ve also written reviews and features for A Younger Theatre, and an op ed for the Graduate Recruitment Bureau.