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Peter J Matthews

British Audiobook Narrator

and Voice Actor

Hello there. I'm a classically trained British actor,

now a full-time Audiobook Narrator and Voice Actor, working

 from my professional home studio in Bedfordshire, UK.

​My soft, warm and surprisingly youthful voice, combined with my playful and inquisitive nature make me a great fit for Children's, YA and New Adult fiction. Plus, my talent for accents and character voices, along with a natural feel for storytelling, make me suited to a range of genres - my favourites being Fantasy, Sci-Fi and anything that that requires some wry British humour!

 

(I also have a romance pseudonym, for when things get a little too... spicy!)

I work across all areas of the audiobook industry - from publishing houses to independent authors - and have self produced many of my books. I'm also the voice of 100's of characters, stories and workbooks for one of Poland's biggest ESL providers, Funtown.pl and have worked on many other animations, documentaries and e-learning projects.

So if you have a story that needs telling, get in touch - 

I'd love to help you tell it!

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Audiobook demos

"Peter did such a grand job of the first book, that I've invited him back for the second, and he'd done another excellent job. From playground bullies to fussy aunts and sadistic teachers, he's got all the characterisations spot on!"

Jason Ayres - Best selling author of the '1980s, A Year in the Life series'

Voiceover Demos

"Peter was a perfect narrator for my children's audiobook. His fun narration was exactly what I was
hoping for! He was pleasant, professional, quick to respond, and on time with production. I couldn't
have asked for anything more".

Carolyn Drew - Author

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Contact Me

Let's talk audiobooks, voiceover and storytelling!

If you're an author, unsure how to go about creating an audiobook, I can take you through the whole process. Not only bringing your story and characters to life with my narration, but also editing and producing to industry standard specs and then helping you promote and distribute the finished product. Get in touch and arrange a free consultation. 

I can deliver clean, raw audio or fully mastered files from my studio in Bedfordshire, UK.  But I'm only 1hr from London, 90mins from Birmingham and always happy to travel (it gets me out of the booth!)

Email me direct at the address below or fill out the form and I'll get back to you ASAP

Thanks! I'll be in touch soon

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Recent Work

"We at Fischer would like to thank Peter for the entertaining way in which he has brought our stories to life. Particularly, we admire the skills he has applied to give all of our characters a unique voice. More over, we are very impressed by his in depth knowledge of the audio world and by his on point suggestions.
Hundreds of children in Poland love his characters!"

Magdalena Lipinska - Fischer Education Centre, Poland

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Home Studio

I have a small, but very cosy home studio. Fully equipped for high quality professional recording. There's a raw studio sample in my demos (with no EQ or noise reduction) so you can hear the quality of my space and equipment.

Talking tech - I use a Rode NT1 mic, an Audient ID4 interface, Sennheiser studio headphones, Mac hardware, Twisted Wave DAW and iZotope RX Standard.

I'm always happy to provide a short free sample of your book or script, so you can be sure my voice and setup are the right fit for your needs. 

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I'm a graduate of the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London (3yr diploma). Webber Douglas was one of London's leading drama schools until its merger with the Central School of Speech and Drama in 2006. 

As an audiobook narrator I've been coached by award winning narrator Ana Clements, 

graduating from her 'Audiobook Industry Program' in early 2024.

I've also trained with the following people and organisations:

Rachel Naylor - VoiceOver network

David Thorpe - City Lit

Ahab casting - Penguin Random House

Gordon Griffin - ID Audio

Dian Perry 

Abbie Andrews

Brad Shaw - WonderlandVO

I have appeared in numerous stage plays, with leading roles in productions of Jez Butterworth's Mojo (see photo),  Flare Path, Copenhagen, Of Mice and Men and Frankenstein - to name just a few.

I have also worked in TV, radio and short films. 

Outside the studio, I'm a dedicated follower (and occasional player) of the strange and wonderful sport that is Cricket!  I love long walks up big hills, then ending up in the corner of a pub talking movies, music and books - life, the universe and everything!

Training & Experience

Peter J Matthews - Voiceover and Actor

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