Matt Forde
- 42 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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All 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 2019Matt Forde: Brexit Through The Gift Shop review
The left/right divide is no longer a useful guide to interpreting modern Britain, Matt Forde tells us in Brexit Through The Gift Shop. The new distinction is: "Are you mad or not?" No guessing on which side of that divide Forde situates himself.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 29th January 2019Best of 2018: comedy
Returning greats and a memorable newcomer.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 28th December 2018Matt Forde, Purcell Room review
Astute state of the nation material from former Labour man.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 3rd December 2018