More upcoming comedy shows have been postponed due to the current Covid surge.

Matt Forde's Political Party Christmas Special with Jacob Rees-Mogg and Rosena Allin-Khan (accompanied by cross-party Parliamentary rock band MP4) which was meant to be happening tonight at the Duchess Theatre is one of the shows now not happening this week.

Matt Forde tweeted: "I'm so sorry that due to Covid the Political Party Christmas Special with Jacob Rees-Mogg and Rosena Allin-Khan won't be going ahead tonight. I love The Political Party and I love Christmas, so it really is a double whammy for me. We'll reschedule the show for early next year, so we'll still do the Christmas Special just not at Christmas. That's right, The Political Party has become the bloke on your street who leaves his Christmas lights up all year round. And everyone loves that guy, right?

Of course, rescheduling the show means you stand less risk of catching the virus this week, so you'll be able to see your families this Christmas. I can only apologise.

Hope to see you all in the New Year."

Adam Kay has postponed his Eventim Apollo gig that was due to take place on Wednesday. He tweeted: "It just feels desperately unwise to run what would be a superspreader event with Covid levels so high in London."

The Apollo has added: "Ticketholders do not need to do anything, as they will automatically receive a refund from their point of purchase.

Kay has asked fans who receive a refund to consider donating to @LullabyTrust.

As has been previously reported, both the Soho Theatre and Leicester Square Theatre are currently closed.

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