Edmund Matyjaszek
Edmund Matyjaszek was born in London, and now lives in Ryde, Isle of Wight, with his family. He has just completed 14 years as Principal of Priory School of Our Lady of Walsingham. He was educated at Wadham College, Oxford, where he studied Classics and Law. He is a poet and playwright. Over 120 of his poems have been published and featured in many anthologies, winning numerous prizes and awards.
1. He was a Director and Trustee of the Poetry Society 2004-2007, and representative for the Poetry Society “Stanza” on the Isle of Wight 2005-2010.
2. His play on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, The Consultation, featuring what is in effect the first stage version of a psycho-analysis of Christ, received a “London Writers” award from Kwame Kwei-Armah, Artistic Director of the Young Vic, and has been professionally performed twice.
3. His Nativity play “Reporting From Jerusalem” was commissioned and broadcast live by Radio Maria England December 2024.
4. Publications include: “Walsingham: England’s Nazareth”, “The Rosary: England’s Prayer” - St Paul's Publishing - and “England: The Dowry of Mary: Meaning & Mission”.
5. He broadcasts for the Ordinariate, Radio Maria England & Premier Christian Radio.
Speciality:
- Parish & School Poetry readings
- Walsingham & the Dowry of Mary
- Linking English Language to faith
- Experienced in school work/confirmation
- Exploring English History & faith
- Working with theatre groups
UK coverage: Nationwide
Availability: All, particularly weekends
Endorsements
“..highly intelligent….bold and challenging…genuinely gripping…”
- Patrick Sandford, ex-Director of Nuffield Theatre Southampton on ‘The Consultation’
“incredible…No-one has ever put into words the meaning of England as Mary’s Dowry as you have”
- Antonia Moffat, Walsingham Shrine on ‘England: The Dowry of Mary’
“Lovely...a brilliant idea...very attractive”
- Dom Xavier Perrin OSB, Abbot of Quarr Abbey on ‘Rosary: England’s Prayer’
