Who Are We?
“Incredible, innovative theatre”
“Groundbreaking”
“Dazzling”
“Unmissable”
Goblin are an acclaimed theatre company known for their innovative use of original music. We create shows for all ages and have performed in lots of brilliant venues including runs at the Southbank Centre, National Theatre, Royal Albert Hall and Royal Exchange, Manchester, as well as co-productions with Little Angel Theatre, Polka Theatre, Watford Palace Theatre & Theatre by the Lake. As a creative team we’re based in Scotland and England.
Goblin are Matt, Mary & Will
Matt Borgatti
Matt founded Goblin in 2013. With Goblin, Matt has written, developed and directed various shows for young and intergenerational audiences that have been performed all around the UK, including at Southbank Centre, Royal Albert Hall, The Royal Exchange, Manchester, Polka Theatre & Little Angel Theate. Outside of Goblin he works as a Writer & Director and in Theatre Programming and Producing, specialising in work for young audiences. He is a Stage One bursary recipient and was part of the Stage One UK/US Producers Exchange with Columbia University. Matt has been Senior Producer at Polka Theatre in Wimbledon & is currently Youth and Families Producer at The Place. He is a member of the steering group of PYA England.
To get in touch, email matt@goblintheatre.co.uk
Mary Erskine
Mary is a musician and songwriter. Mary is an associate member of the BML writing workshop for composer-lyricists. Recording and releasing under the name Me for Queen, she has toured the UK and Europe and enjoyed support from BBC6 Music, BBC Radio Wales and BBC Scotland. She has written and co-produced 3 albums and 3 EPs as Me for Queen, as well as 2 albums with London electronica collective, Talk in Colour. She has collaborated with a wide range of artists as a vocalist and co-writer as well as on piano and cello, from Norway (DeLillos) to Nashville (Alva Leigh). She has performed at the Royal Albert Hall (with Al Lewis/supporting Jools Holland), the Birmingham Symphony Hall (with the Guilty Feminist Podcast live) and the Queens Hall in Edinburgh (with Horse McDonald). www.meforqueen.com
Will Dollard
Will is a composer, multi-instrumentalist and music educator. Will has an MA(Mus) from Glasgow University and is Director of Music at the Da Capo Music Foundation, where he has worked closely with Little Angel Theatre, Fantasia Orchestra and the Proms at St Judes. He also releases music under the name Old Man Dan and his songs have been played on BBC6Music and BBC Scotland.
Associate Director: Andrew Barry
Andrew is a theatre maker and director. He currently leads the award-winning Royal Exchange Theatre Elders Company in Manchester. In 2021, Andy was listed in The Stage 100, a list celebrating individuals who have gone above and beyond in helping the theatre industry survive the Covid 19 crisis.
Goblin is supported by Stage One and Arts Council England Project Funds
“An inspiration”
“Extermely ingenious… such an outstanding experience for the family”
“A brilliant show for all ages”
“Memorably creative theatre… A real treat”
“ An unmissable musical delight”
“The ideal introduction to theatre”