Matt Forde
- 42 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Matt 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 2024Matt Forde on Anas Sarwar, the SNP and how surviving cancer has given him fresh joy for the Fringe
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is the comedian's favourite to impersonate.
Hannah Rodger, Daily Record, 14th July 2024Matt Forde back at Edinburgh Fringe a year after finding out he had deadly rare cancer
'You're told you need major surgery, which is such a surreal thing. It's almost like knowing you're going to be in a car crash on a specific date'.
Matt Bendoris, The Scottish Sun, 14th July 2024The week in audio: Jon Holmes Says the C-Word
Holmes creates the "men talk cancer" show he needed, featuring Eric Idle, Stephen Fry and more.
Miranda Sawyer, The Guardian, 13th July 2024Matt Forde announces biggest tour to date
Following a month at the Edinburgh Festival, Matt Forde: The End of an Era Tour will run across the UK from October 2024 to March 2025.
British Comedy Guide, 8th July 2024Matt Forde: I interviewed a candidate from every UK constituency. Incredibly, they're all still full of beans
Before comedy, I worked as a political organiser for Labour - which is why I couldn't resist this mad mission.
Matt Forde, The Telegraph, 4th July 2024Matt Forde: 'Keir Starmer came to cheer me up when I had cancer - it deepened our relationship'
The comedian Matt Forde tells of his shock diagnosis at 40, how cancer has enriched his life, and returning to stand-up comedy as a 'stoma owner'.
Michael Hogan, i Newspaper, 25th June 2024Surprise election forces comedians to tear up Edinburgh festival scripts
For this year's fringe, performers will be rapidly updating their shows to reflect the outcome at the ballot box.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 22nd June 2024