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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

Hi - let's talk audiobooks, voiceover or anything whatsoever to do with storytelling!

 

I can deliver perfect audio from my studio here in Bedfordshire, England. But I'm only 1hr from London, 90mins from Birmingham and always happy to travel

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

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Peter J Matthews

Audiobook Narrator - Voice Actor - Character Actor 

I'm a classically trained British audiobook narrator and voice actor, with a professional home studio. My acting training and over 20 years experience give me the stamina and consistency vital for long form narration, as well as the ability to create unique character voices.

My own natural voice is an easy to listen to soft English RP, that suits a variety of genres and projects. I'm good with accents, including virtually all UK dialects as well a very solid general American. 

As a dad of two, I particularly enjoy working on YA and children's books - the more fantastical the better!​ Outside the studio I'm a huge fan (and occasional player) of cricket. I love long walks up big hills, cinema, theatre, most things sci-fi and fantasy as well as listening to classic jazz, Motown and Northern Soul.

I also have an alter ego (I use a pseudonym), a brooding Mr Darcy type who secretly loves reading Jane Austen, Bridgerton and seriously steamy romance!

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. 

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, Terrance Rattigan's Flare Path and Michael Frayn's Copenhagen, amongst many others.

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

I also like to write - when I can find the time!

As well as writing my own animation demo 'The B-vengers' (see voiceover demos),

I've also written a couple of 1 act plays, plus a variety of sketches, monologues and short stories.

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Training & Experience

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