Matt Forde
- 42 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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What 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 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 2024