Mark Matthews' production (A Doll's House) for Sydney Art Theatre has many strengths. It is set in the period, but stripped of fuss...This is an excellent production for school audiences as well as those who have already cottoned on to Sydney Art Theatre's European style and low-priced high standards...The clarity of the interpretation here is of particular note. Sydney Morning Herald

Director Mark Matthews and designer Bogdan Koca have made Ibsen's classic as shocking, fresh and relevant as it ever was and, with great performances....it makes for a great evening’s theatre. Sunday Telegraph

This production, directed by Mark Matthews, recognises not only the tragedy of Nora’s plight but also the humour of her situation...Ibsen’s A Doll's House is an important work and this production is one of the few I’ve seen to do it justice. Revolver Magazine

Matthews' direction strikes all the right notes as Ibsen’s story unfolds...Go see! One scene of A Doll's House has more dramatic force than some complete plays that are currently running in Sydney at the moment. South Sydney Bulletin

Ibsen’s A Doll's House (directed by Mark Matthews) is a first rate piece of theatre by any standard...The acting by the entire cast is superb, as are the directing and designs. The Australian Jewish News

This is a most exciting production of a difficult play (Measure for Measure). Under the direction of Mark Matthews, the play was performed with great power and passion by all concerned in what was ultimately a thought-provoking production. Newtown Bridge

Mark Matthews, who directs (Crystal's Room) and his actors are inspired by the group-devised work of British director Mike Leigh...like Leigh, the trio of authors has created characters and dialogue with the ring of depressing authenticity. Sydney Morning Herald

Director Mark Matthews had a hand in devising the piece (Crystal's Room), and this shows in his directing, which is thoughtful and compelling, maintaining the action of the play at a rolling boil until it reaches its climax. Beat Magazine

It's a great production (The Big Funk) with everything a day can bring - humour, shock, happiness and sadness. The cast is directed with a sure hand by Mark Matthews. The Daily Telegraph

Director Mark Matthews and the performers...do a wonderful job of creating conflict, hysteria, drama and witty exchanges in a piece (After Dinner) that is extremely funny. Beat Magazine

There is entertainment here (After Dinner) and honest acting under director Mark Matthews. The Australian Jewish News

Congratulations are due to writer / director / performer Mark Matthews for having conceived and executed this flawlessly irreverent farce (Doctor Flawless). I urge you to see this show and to take your friends too - you won’t regret it. It’s dynamite. The Drum Media