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Alex Burghart
Politics. History. Food.
What more do you want for Christmas?
Alex Burghart is the Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and fills in for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs.
More importantly, he has a deep fat fryer and he's keen to experiment.
This is the indulgent Christmas special we all needed.
FOLLOW Alex on X: @alexburghart
THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!
Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
2 February: Salford, Lowry
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedia
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
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Natalie Fleet
Natalie has only been an MP since July but has already established herself as one of the most impressive members of the new intake.
She has had to overcome a lot to become an MP and talks passionately about how hard it is to succeed if you're working class in modern Britain.
This is gripping from start to finish.
FOLLOW Natalie on X: @NatalieFleetMP
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
2 February: Salford, Lowry
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedia
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
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David Yelland
This is a gripping inside account of editing The Sun when tabloids were still dominant.
David tried to take the paper in a different direction. But did Rupert Murdoch approve?
Plus, does Elon Musk's use of X have its roots in tabloid culture and influence?
FOLLOW David on X: @davidyelland
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
2 February: Salford, Lowry
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedia
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
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Policy! Football! Pies!
It's the interview with everything.
After years in opposition, Alison is now an Employment Minister and is keen to get on and change things. She explains the changes she's making to Jobcentres and the difference they'll make.
Plus... will Alison become the latest politician to start a podcast?
FOLLOW Alison on X: @Alison_McGovern
ORDER a Homebaked pie: https://www.homebakedbakery.com/
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
2 February: Salford, Lowry
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedia
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
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This is inspirational.
David was the Conservative MP for Banff and Buchan for 7 years.
Then he suffered a spinal stroke. Incredibly he wasn't allowed to defend his seat in the general election.
This is the remarkable story of how he recovered, why he was blocked and how he's remained so positive.
FOLLOW David on X: @david_duguid
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
2 February: Salford, Lowry
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
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Salma Shah is back!
The Tory strategist gives her entertaining assessment of Kemi Badenoch and how the Tories are doing.
This is such a great chat in which I have my centre-left prejudices thoroughly checked.
Talking about the Opposition has never been more fun.
FOLLOW Salma on X: @Ommasalma
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
2 February: Salford, Lowry
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
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Seth Harris - US Election Special
Well, it happened.
This is a comprehensive and entertaining analysis of why and how Trump won the election with friend of the show, Seth Harris.
Seth served in Obama's Cabinet and worked closely with both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
If you're looking for answers, you'll find them here.
FOLLOW Seth on X: @MrSethHarris
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
2 February: Salford, Lowry
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
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Darren Jones - Budget Special
This is a cracker.
A full Budget briefing from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury which includes some excellent breakfast chat.
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
6 November: Exeter, Phoenix
8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
2 February: Salford, Lowry
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
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One of our most gifted political writers reflects on the death of Alex Salmond and the current state of Scottish politics.
This is engrossing from the very first second.
SUBSCRIBE to the Ponsonby and Massie podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ponsonby-and-massie-podcast/id1749779794
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
6 November: Exeter, Phoenix
8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
2 February: Salford, Lowry
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
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Sir Graham Brady
What's it like telling a Prime Minister their time is up?
Sir Graham chaired the 1922 Committee throughout the tenure of five Conservative Prime Ministers.
In this entertaining interview he tells us what those private moments with them were like and how each of them used their power differently.
This is the thrilling inside account of the most tumultuous political time in living memory.
BUY Sir Graham's book 'Kingmaker' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingmaker-Secrets-Truth-about-Ministers/dp/1804188263
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre
6 November: Exeter, Phoenix
8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
22 November: Salford, The Lowry
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
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Thangam Debbonaire
Thangam is one of the brightest stars of the Labour movement. As Shadow Culture Secretary she was all set to command the brief in government.
But things didn't go to plan. On 4 July, Thangam lost Bristol Central to the Green Party.
A classically trained cellist. Thangam has a range of life experience.
She's one of the most charismatic and engaging politicians in the country and her reflections on her career so far are thoughtful and hopeful.
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre
6 November: Exeter, Phoenix
8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
22 November: Salford, The Lowry
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
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Pam Duncan-Glancy
Pam is the Shadow Education and Skills Secretary in Scotland.
She's only been an MSP for four years but has already made a huge impact.
Her life story is fascinating, as is her route into politics. As the first permanent wheelchair user in Holyrood, she has to overcome daily challenges in order to do her job.
Pam is an optimist and this is an amazing story about the power of politics and how to get the most out of life.
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt
10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre
24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre
6 November: Exeter, Phoenix
8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
22 November: Salford, The Lowry
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2025
29 January: Norwich, Playhouse - EXTRA DATE
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
28 February: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
4 March: Colchester Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm - EXTRA DATE
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
27 March: Oxford, Glee Club - EXTRA DATE
28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE
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Iain McNicol
This. Is. Class.
Iain was General Secretary of the Labour Party from 2011 to 2018.
He tells us what it was like having to run the party during the most tumultuous time in its history.
You'll be hanging on his every word.
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his 2 extra dates at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance
2 October: Norwich Playhouse
3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm
9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt
10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre
24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre
6 November: Exeter, Phoenix
8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
22 November: Salford, The Lowry
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre
14 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre
2025
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
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Siobhan Baillie
What's it like to lose your seat after one term, when your political career was really starting to flourish?
Siobhan was the MP for Stroud and had worked hard to do the job properly. But that experience was cut short in July.
As well as opening up about the emotional impact of losing the seat, Siobhan has clear ideas about what improvements she'd make to politics and the role of different politicians.
Despite the heartache of defeat, this is engrossing hour with a positive, optimistic and upbeat politician who still has lots more to achieve.
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance
2 October: Norwich Playhouse
3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm
9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt
10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre
24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre
6 November: Exeter, Phoenix
8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
22 November: Salford, The Lowry
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
6 December: London, Bloomsbury Theatre
2025
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
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Emma Revell
What does a Thatcherite think tank do when the Tories are out of office?
Emma Revell from the Centre for Policy Studies briefs us on what's next for one of Britain's most influential organisations.
Plus... why being a Lib Dem first is becoming a right of passage...
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance
2 October: Norwich Playhouse
3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm
9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt
10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre
24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre
6 November: Exeter, Phoenix
8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
22 November: Salford, The Lowry
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
2025
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
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Murdo Fraser - Scottish Conservative Leadership Special
What's next for the Conservatives in the UK and in Scotland?
Murdo Fraser wants to lead the party into the Holyrood election in 2026.
But what's a realistic ambition for them and how do they make a case for conservative values and policies at such a challenging time?
PLUS... a brilliant story about the time Donald Trump gave evidence to Murdo's committee in person at Holyrood.
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance
2 October: Norwich Playhouse
3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm
9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt
10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre
24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre
6 November: Exeter, Phoenix
8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
22 November: Salford, The Lowry
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
2025
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
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Sarah lived in Downing Street for the entirety of the last Labour government.
What is the role of a political spouse? Why doesn't the UK formalise the role?
More importantly, what was Sarah and Gordon's first date like?
This is the hilarious inside story of what it was like living on Britian's most famous street for 13 years.
WATCH the goal that Gordon hurried home for: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGQplbF_akc
SEE Matt at on tour until March 2025: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance
2 October: Norwich Playhouse
3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm
9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt
10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre
24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre
6 November: Exeter, Phoenix
8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
22 November: Salford, The Lowry
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
2025
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg: LIVE at the Edinburgh Festival
After an earthquake of an election for Jacob and the Conservatives, what does the future hold?
Jacob Rees-Mogg opens up on why the Tories lost, how they can win again and whether he'll stand next time.
Plus... how does he stay so trim? His diet tips may surprise you...
SEE Matt on tour until March 2025: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance
2 October: Norwich Playhouse
3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm
9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt
10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre
24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre
6 November: Exeter, Phoenix
8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
22 November: Salford, The Lowry
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
2025
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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After Labour's stunning general election victory. Anas Sarwar is on the brink of becoming First Minister.
But what would Labour do if they won in Scotland?
And more importantly, will Anas be getting a makeover?
SEE Matt at the Edinburgh Festival in August and on tour until March 2025: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
2024
31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance
2 October: Norwich Playhouse
3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm
9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt
10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre
24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre
6 November: Exeter, Phoenix
8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
22 November: Salford, The Lowry
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
2025
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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James Frith
JUST ANNOUNCED:
Come and see The Political Party LIVE at the Edinburgh Festival with the following guests:
13 August: Anas Sarwar
18 August: Jacob Rees-Mogg
19 August: Sarah Brown
Tickets: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
James won the Bury North seat for Labour in 2017. He lost it in 2019 by just 105 votes.
A few weeks ago James won the seat for a second time with a majority of nearly 7000.
So what is going on in Bury and how much of a role, if any, did Reform play in the result?
Why hasn't Bury seen rioting by the hard right when other places have?
And more importantly, will James ever go to Glastonbury again?
SEE Matt on tour at the Edinburgh Festival and nationwide
2024
31 July - 25 August: Edinburgh, The Pleasance
2 October: Norwich Playhouse
3 October: Maidenhead, Norden Farm
9 October: Middlesbrough, The Crypt
10 October: London, Leicester Square Theatre
24 October: Hull, Truck Theatre
6 November: Exeter, Phoenix
8 November: Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
14 November: Basingstoke, The Haymarket
15 November: Colchester Arts Centre
20 November: York, The Crescent
21 November: Chorley, Little Theatre
22 November: Salford, The Lowry
27 November: Chipping Norton Theatre
28 November: Leicester, Y Theatre
29 November: Eastleigh, The Berry
31 November: Faversham, The Alexander Centre
2025
4 February: Leeds, City Varieties
5 February: Sheffield, The Leadmill
6 February: Chelmsford Theatre
7 February: Bedford, The Quarry Theatre
12 February: Bath, Komedia
13 February: Southend, Palace Theatre
16 February: Cambridge, The Junction
20 February: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts
23 February: Brighton, Komedoa
25 February: Cardiff, Glee Club
26 February: Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal
2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory
11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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