Matt Forde is set to return to the West End with his acclaimed Political Party podcast. Following a hiatus of the fortnightly residency due to a bone cancer diagnosis, Forde makes his return with a heavyweight political line-up, opening with Rachel Reeves on the 10th February 2025, and continuing with guests including Alastair Campbell, Anthony Scaramucci, and Wes Streeting.
On the 10th February, Matt is joined by Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The first ever female Chancellor is charged with turning around the UK’s faltering economy. With her sharp insights into the nation’s financial future and Labour's vision, her candid approach to politics promises to make for a compelling and thought-provoking conversation.
On the 10th March, Matt will sit down with Alastair Campbell, former Communications Director to Tony Blair and a central figure in British politics for decades. With a wealth of experience navigating the corridors of power and bold views on both domestic and international issues, Campbell always delivers a lively evening.
On the 31st March, Matt talks to Anthony Scaramucci, whose brief but high-profile tenure as White House Communications Director catapulted him into the global spotlight. Known for his outspoken personality and unique perspective on American politics, Scaramucci offers a fascinating contrast to traditional political discourse.
On the 12th May, Matt speaks to Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. As a key figure in the Labour government, Streeting has been at the forefront of tackling the NHS crisis and implementing ambitious healthcare reforms. Known for his pragmatic approach and direct communication style, he is set to offer a unique perspective on the challenges facing the UK’s health system and the wider political landscape.
The Political Party transferred to the West End’s Duchess Theatre in 2021, after over 70 sold out shows at Westminster’s The Other Palace, for a thrice extended fortnightly residency. He has brought Parliament to life with his stand-up and debate with some of politics’ most powerful figures including Keir Starmer, Nicola Sturgeon, Tony Blair, Eddie Izzard, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Angela Rayner, Michael Heseltine, Anthony Scaramucci, Alastair Campbell, Gordon Brown and Gary Neville. The Political Party has over 11 million downloads, received numerous nominations from award bodies including the British Podcast Awards and Chortle Awards, and is regularly highlighted as a top podcast pick in the press.
After enduring what he thought was sciatica during the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Matt was diagnosed with cancer. A few weeks later he was having the base of his spine removed. Learning to walk again last year, Matt returned to work on his acclaimed Political Party (remotely), British Scandal and Down The Dog podcasts, alongside hosting Absolute Radio’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Football Show. Following his triumphant return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with The End of An Era Tour, heralded as the best-reviewed comedy show out of 1,638 by the British Comedy Guide, Matt is now on his biggest tour to date, which will culminate in his fourth London performance at the Bloomsbury Theatre on Friday 4th April.
Tickets for all shows are on general sale now and available here.
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