Matt Woodhead – författare

I dance in the horror of grief.Three men at Woodhill prison are dead. Their families demand answers. This is a call to arms about the crisis facing prisons.In their own words, lyrically told, three families investigate what happened to their boys and shine a light on the hidden story of HMP Woodhill. What they discover is so haunting, it turns their world upside down.An explosive true story by multi-award-winning LUNG, Woodhill opened at The North Wall, Oxford, in July 2023.Winner: Sit-Up Award for outstanding social impactWinner: Lustrum Award

A collection of vivid and revelatory monologues from the people of Barnsley, by award-winning theatre company LUNG, with a foreword by Ian McMillan.In Barnsley town, emergency services stand on a bridge trying to save a stranger's life. At a sports hall in Penistone, a pair of sumo wrestlers prepare to fight. Up Goldthorpe way, a burning effigy of Maggie Thatcher is paraded down the high street.This is Barnsley, speaking for itself - past, present and future.Calling Barnsley was first produced as an audio installation in a public phone box at Barnsley Civic arts centre in January 2025.'LUNG's work continues to challenge and inspire the nation, consistently creating bold, deeply human work like Calling Barnsley - a timely collection of monologues that bring real voices vividly to life.' Indhu Rubasingham, Artistic Director, National Theatre 'This book is Barnsley through and through: tender, funny, and beautifully real. A true celebration of the voices that make us who we are.' Kate Rusby, folk singer and songwriter'Barnsley made me a tough, ambitious, cultured, proud Yorkshirewoman. This book proves I'm not alone in loving our little town.' Jenni Murray, broadcaster'The pieces in this collection resound with genuine authenticity of place and character, this is the heartbeat of South Yorkshire. Writing so full of the stuff of life you can almost taste it.' John Godber, playwright'A whole spectrum of memories and experiences with our little town and its people at the heart. Poignant, emotional, human.' Milly Johnson, author'Moor rattle than a can o' mabs.' Ian McMillan, poet

In Salford alone, 34,000 children are caring for someone.Adapted from real-life testimonies, this bold and pertinent piece of documentary theatre examines our failing care system, the impact of austerity and what happens when a child becomes the parent.Jade, Connor and Nicole all care for parents and siblings. They must juggle school and homework with caring for family members, making appointments, collecting prescriptions and running the home. Their hidden lives of caring have  impacted their education, social life and health. Their testimonies are woven together, alongside those of social workers and parents, in this hard-hitting play. "It''s tear-jerking throughout – accidents, abuse, disability, depression and suicide, all born on the backs of teenagers – and infuriating, too. Woodhead''s script, filleted from interviews with real people who really faced these issues, points the finger squarely at austerity and its crippling effects on local councils and the services they can provide." (The Stage)A gripping verbatim theatre production based on a year of interviews that offers a rare insight into a year in the lives of young carers.

In Salford alone, 34,000 children are caring for someone.Adapted from real-life testimonies, this bold and pertinent piece of documentary theatre examines our failing care system, the impact of austerity and what happens when a child becomes the parent.Jade, Connor and Nicole all care for parents and siblings. They must juggle school and homework with caring for family members, making appointments, collecting prescriptions and running the home. Their hidden lives of caring have  impacted their education, social life and health. Their testimonies are woven together, alongside those of social workers and parents, in this hard-hitting play. "It''s tear-jerking throughout – accidents, abuse, disability, depression and suicide, all born on the backs of teenagers – and infuriating, too. Woodhead''s script, filleted from interviews with real people who really faced these issues, points the finger squarely at austerity and its crippling effects on local councils and the services they can provide." (The Stage)A gripping verbatim theatre production based on a year of interviews that offers a rare insight into a year in the lives of young carers.

Tasked with investigating Britain’s role in the Iraq War, the evidence presented to the Chilcot Inquiry was devastating and stark.Drawing together testimonies from leading political players with the forgotten voices of Iraqi refugees, veterans and military families against war – this pertinent and bold piece of documentary theatre explores the accountability of those who have power over us.

Tasked with investigating Britain’s role in the Iraq War, the evidence presented to the Chilcot Inquiry was devastating and stark.Drawing together testimonies from leading political players with the forgotten voices of Iraqi refugees, veterans and military families against war – this pertinent and bold piece of documentary theatre explores the accountability of those who have power over us.

In Salford alone, 34,000 children are caring for someone.Adapted from real-life testimonies, this bold and pertinent piece of documentary theatre examines our failing care system, the impact of austerity and what happens when a child becomes the parent.Jade, Connor and Nicole all care for parents and siblings. They must juggle school and homework with caring for family members, making appointments, collecting prescriptions and running the home. Their hidden lives of caring have  impacted their education, social life and health. Their testimonies are woven together, alongside those of social workers and parents, in this hard-hitting play. "It's tear-jerking throughout – accidents, abuse, disability, depression and suicide, all born on the backs of teenagers – and infuriating, too. Woodhead's script, filleted from interviews with real people who really faced these issues, points the finger squarely at austerity and its crippling effects on local councils and the services they can provide." (The Stage)A gripping verbatim theatre production based on a year of interviews that offers a rare insight into a year in the lives of young carers.