Curtain Call: Photographer spends a year backstage with the stars of the West End

Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the Olivier Awards, in addition to exclusive backstage photography, Curtain Call also includes a foreword by renowned actor David Suchet and extended interviews with Chief Executive of The Old Vic Sally Greene, Artistic Director of the Royal Court Vicky Featherstone, casting director Jessica Ronane and actress Kate Fleetwood.

Matt said: “The backstage life of a production can be as intriguing, beguiling and choreographed as the show itself. I feel extremely privileged to have been allowed to photograph such an array of productions throughout the year, each of which has their own unique character. It has been a rewarding photographic challenge to shoot in low light and to combine reportage with portraiture. This book is a celebration of the expertise, diversity and extraordinary talent that characterise this thriving industry.”

The book is now exclusively available to pre-order from www.curtaincallonline.com. Priced at £45, it is also available to purchase at the V&A and National Theatre bookshops.

Via direct submission | All images © Matt Humphrey - Curtain Call (2016)