Matt Forde
- 42 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Matt Forde: "Other comics don't joke about erectile dysfunction"
A year ago, the stand-up and podcaster Matt Forde was diagnosed with a rare cancer. He underwent gruelling surgery, spent ten weeks in hospital and was fitted with a stoma. But he still sees the funny side.
Sarfraz Manzoor, The Times, 20th September 2024Matt Forde forced to cancel Edinburgh Fringe show after audience members become unwell
Matt Forde was forced to bring one of his Edinburgh Fringe gigs to an early finish after audience members became unwell.
Josie Copson and Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 15th August 2024Jon Richardson joins Absolute Radio
Jon Richardson will host a Saturday show on Absolute Radio from September. He'll be taking over the slot that Frank Skinner occupied for more than 15 years.
British Comedy Guide, 13th August 2024Edinburgh Fringe Diary 2024 - Part Two
Forget Covid, jokes are like a virus at the Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th August 2024What Labour's election win means for Edinburgh Fringe's political comedians
The snap election has had a domino effect on political comedians' performances at Edinburgh this year.
Katie Spencer, Sky News, 4th August 2024Matt Forde's Edinburgh Festival Fringe Political Party podcast guests added
Matt Forde will interview Anas Sarwar, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Sarah Brown, over three live Edinburgh Festival Fringe Political Party podcast specials.
Podcasting Today, 3rd August 2024Comedians are seeing a sinister and 'violent' shift in British audiences
Comics talks about the increase in threats to their performances.
Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 31st July 2024Matt Forde: 'I unknowingly did the Edinburgh Fringe with cancer - then had the greatest year of my life'
The 41-year-old was performing at the Fringe last year when he experienced terrible back pain, which he assumed was a slipped disc. He never guessed it would be cancer.
Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 26th July 2024Matt Forde relives moment angry Nat stormed out of set after he dared make a joke about the SNP
The comic is set to play the Edinburgh Festival next month and described how a previous visit to the capital led to a punter storming out after he made a joke about Ferguson Marine and the ferry fiasco.
David Walker, Scottish Daily Express, 24th July 2024Edinburgh Fringe 2024 must-see shows
With 1,373 shows to choose from, it can understandably be overwhelming. But Metro.co.uk have compiled a list of performances that are not to be missed this year, if you're planning a trip up - or down - to the Scottish capital.
Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 21st July 2024