Croke trained at the Maureen Law Theatre School and the Sharon Berry School of Dance in Sheffield, and then at the prestigious Laine Theatre Arts College in Surrey. He credits his sister, Rachel Croke, as inspiration for his love of musical theatre, and the brother sister duo founded and co-principal RMC Academy of Theatre Performance in Sheffield. Matt is also a regular guest teacher at colleges across the UK and has lectured and adjudicated for the IDTA and BATD at numerous events including the All England Finals at Sadler’s Wells and the TDCI British Scholarships.

Matt was recognised for his talents in 2018 when he won the prestigious Carl Alan Performers Award. In this year, he also released his debut album ‘Only Dreaming’ which featured the talent of his Disney family - Hiba Elchikhe, Trevor Dion Nicholas, and Nick Afoa and musical hits from Aladdin, Big Fish, West Side Story, Sweeny Todd, Moulin Rouge, the Wiz and more! 

He was also very honoured to be part of the original cast recording of Webborn & Finns The Clock Makers Daughter, and in 2021 appeared on ITV’s The Voice UK performing his rendition of Moulin Rouge’s ‘Come What May’ successfully landing him a place on Olly Murs’ team. His vocal talents continue to impress and fans can check out his album on all downloading platforms and via his website www.mattcroke.com, and his most recent projects via his social media channels @mattcroke.

He has also appeared on television and lent his voice and talents to numerous productions with ITV - most recently ITV’s Coronation Street, and performed regularly on The Royal Variety Performance. 

Croke has currently been travelling the world entertaining thousands with his one man show ‘A Journey Through A Decade.’ He is also enjoying his role as Co-Producer for charity production ‘Simply the Best 2023’ alongside his sister hosted by his family’s charity ‘BB with Love’ in association with Weston Park Cancer Charity. 

Matthew is currently enjoying life on tour in the brand new Stock Aitken & Waterman musical ‘I Should Be So Lucky’ originating the role of Nadim.