Matt Forde
- 41 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Fringe offers a comic view of Brexit farce
There is no doubt that we live in volatile political times. In these periods of social crisis, the arts have always had an important role to play in helping us to understand the bigger issues.
Paul Sneddon, Daily Business Group, 8th August 2019How Edinburgh's comics are straddling political divide
While some fringe shows are tackling the subject head on, other performers think this is a year to stay off current affairs.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Guardian, 3rd August 2019Matt Forde announces guests for Political Party Podcast
It was announced today, Monday 22nd July, that the former leader of the Scottish Labour Party Kezia Dugdale will join Matt Forde for a Political Party Edinburgh Festival Fringe special on the 14th August at 3pm at the Gilded Balloon Debating Hall. The First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party Nicola Sturgeon will join Matt for the second special on the 20th August at 1.30pm at the same venue.
Avalon, 22nd July 2019All the best Edinburgh Fringe previews in London
Don't get me wrong, I love Edinburgh, with it's Hogwartsy cobbles and granite grandeur, seeped in history and united by culture, heritage and a too-often-racist hatred of the English. But when it comes to the Edinburgh Festival, the major advantage of Edinburgh, that it's nowhere near London, becomes its major drawback for all of us keen to see some of the country's best comedy.
Phil Clarke, The Handbook, 13th June 2019The Pleasance concludes its Fringe 2019 line-up
Matt Forde, Kieran Hodgson and The Wardrobe Ensemble are just some of the names bringing the Pleasance Fringe programme up to 265 shows.
Sofia Matias, The List, 16th May 2019Avalon announces Edinburgh line-up
Veteran producers Avalon have announced their line-up for this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th April 2019The best political comedy for 2019
A perceived left-wing bias and a reliance on lazy gags means that political comedy doesn't always enjoy the best reputation at The Spectator. But there are some excellent and unashamedly Westminster-focused acts currently gigging in the UK. Here are six of the best.
Robert Jackman, The Spectator, 27th February 2019Comedians to watch football for Sky One
Sky One has ordered an eight-part comedy series called Comedians Watching Football With Friends. The episodes will star comedians including Jon Richardson, Lee Mack and Josh Widdicombe.
British Comedy Guide, 13th February 2019Matt Forde to interview Tony Blair
Matt Forde will be joined by former PM Tony Blair for a one off Political Party Brexit special.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th February 2019Matt Forde complains Facebook censored his show title
Comedian Matt Forde has accused Facebook of censorship after it banned the word Brexit from an advert.
Chortle, 5th February 2019