2023 Edinburgh Fringe
Political Party With Matt Forde
Following an eight-year sold-out residency in London's West End, Matt Forde (Spitting Image, The Last Leg) returns to Edinburgh for two live podcasts with Kate Forbes and special guest TBC. The UK's leading political podcast has over nine million downloads, is regularly an iTunes Top 10 comedy podcast and was listed by The i as one of the 50 Greatest Podcasts. Previous guests include: Tony Blair, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Nicola Sturgeon, Angela Rayner, Anthony Scaramucci and Alastair Campbell. ***** (Telegraph). ****½ (Chortle.co.uk). **** (Sunday Times).
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What happens to comedy when British politics becomes a joke?
When audiences do want something sharp, they want it to confirm prejudices.
The Economist, 17th August 2023Matt Forde interview
Matt Forde on the SNP being a 'gift' to comedy, the state of Britain's politicians, and why the Edinburgh Fringe is his favourite time of the year.
The Scotsman, 13th August 2023Performances
Date | Time | Venue |
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8th Aug 2023 | 14:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall) |
21st Aug 2023 | 13:00 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall) |