Matthew McGivern in Witness for the Prosecution

Matthew McGivern is best known to soap fans as Sam Chen-Williams in Hollyoaks, and is making his West End debut in Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution, playing accused murderer Leonard Vole.

Matthew McGivern in Witness for the Prosecution

McGivern made his West End debut as Leonard Vole in Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution, joining the cast at London County Hall on 22 September 2026. He is starring opposite Sophie Craig, also making her West End debut, who is playing his wife Romaine Vole, as the pair join the production’s 16th cast while it extends booking into its 10th year.

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About Matthew McGivern

McGivern was born and raised near Lytham, Lancashire. He trained at the Actor Training Academy in Preston between 2016 and 2018, before continuing his studies at the Guildford School of Acting on its acting programme, graduating in 2021.

He built a strong following on British television before making the leap to the stage, and Witness for the Prosecution marks his professional theatre and West End debuts.

Theatre Credits

Witness for the Prosecution marks Matthew McGivern’s West End debut. He made his professional stage debut in October 2024 at the Lancashire Fringe Festival in Preston, performing in He Said, She Said – a new play by Lydia Baines.

Film and Television credits

McGivern’s notable television credits include Hollyoaks (Channel 4), in which he played Sam Chen-Williams from December 2021 to September 2023 across more than 100 episodes. His upcoming work includes Voidance – a time-loop sci-fi thriller directed by Marianna Dean, in which he will play Judah.

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Witness for the Prosecution continues its acclaimed run in the historic council chamber at London County Hall, now booking until 19 September 2027. Early booking is recommended to catch Matthew McGivern’s West End debut.

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