012026Therry Theatre
Adelaide, South Australia
MatthewRumley
The work
Making theatre
sound alive.
Matthew is an Adelaide-based musical director, conductor and multi-instrumentalist working across musical theatre.
His work spans the podium and the pit: musical direction, conducting, keys, acoustic and electric bass, reed doubling, electronic music design, arranging and orchestration.
He brings musical detail, theatrical instinct and calm leadership to every room— shaping performances that feel precise, connected and fully lived-in.
Start a conversation ↗Selected credits
From the rehearsal room
to the final bow.
Recent musical direction, conducting and playing work across professional and independent theatre.
012026
022025G&S Society of South Australia
Merrily We Roll Along
Musical Director · Orchestrations · Vocal arrangements
032024Northern Light Theatre Company
The Wedding Singer
Musical Director · Conductor · Keyboard 1
042024Northern Light Theatre Company
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Winner · Best Musical — Theatrical Association of South AustraliaMusical Director · Conductor · Sound design052022
Northern Light Theatre Company
Les Misérables
Musical Director · Conductor · Sound designMusical director Matthew Rumley deserves a standing ovation of his own.On Your Markus · Merrily We Roll Along, 2025 ↗
What I bring to the room
Musical Direction & Conducting
Musical leadership from first rehearsal to final curtain, with equal attention to storytelling, ensemble and detail.
Keys & Repetiteur
Responsive rehearsal and performance playing, including keyboard programming and piano-conducting.
Bass & Reed Doubling
Acoustic and electric bass, clarinet and saxophone doubling across pit, concert and ensemble settings.
Music Design & Arranging
Electronic music design, track creation, vocal arranging, orchestration and production.
Selected experience
On the podium.
In the pit.
Musical direction & conducting
Jesus Christ Superstar
2026Musical Director · Keys 1 & 3 · Electronic music & sound design
Therry TheatreLes Misérables
2026Musical Director · Conductor · Sound design
Adelaide Youth TheatreFootloose
2025Deputy Musical Director · Deputy Conductor · Keyboard 2
Metropolitan Musical Theatre Company of SAMerrily We Roll Along
2025Musical Director · Orchestrations · Vocal arrangements
G&S Society of South AustraliaThe Hunchback of Notre Dame
2024Musical Director · Conductor · Sound design
Northern Light Theatre CompanyThe Wedding Singer
2024Musical Director · Conductor · Keyboard 1
Northern Light Theatre CompanyLes Misérables
2022Musical Director · Conductor · Sound design
Northern Light Theatre CompanyPlaying
Footloose — Australian Tour
2026Keyboard · Repetiteur
DV LiveCharlie and the Chocolate Factory
2026Repetiteur · Keyboard 1
Northern Light Theatre CompanyThe Sound of Music
2025Acoustic bass
G&S Society of South AustraliaBilly Elliot: The Musical
2025Reed 3 · Deputy Conductor
Northern Light Theatre CompanyThe Music Man
2024Acoustic bass · Deputy Conductor
Marie Clark Musical TheatrePriscilla: Queen of the Desert
2023Electric bass
G&S Society of South AustraliaMy Fair Lady
2022Clarinet
SA Light Opera Society“A 20-piece orchestra that excels.” Stage Whispers ↗
“Led a 13-piece orchestra to perfection.” The Barefoot Review ↗
Let’s make something
Have a show
in mind?
For musical direction, conducting, keys, playing or creative collaborations, I’d love to hear what you’re working on.
matthew.rumley@outlook.com.au ↗