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Matt Forde: Defying Calamity

07 May 19:30

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Matt Forde: Defying Calamity

07 May 2026

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In his biggest live tour to date, leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image,HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.

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Ticket prices: £26.50

Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes including interval

Age recommendation: 16+

Available to book:
26 Aug  at 10 am – Ambassadors, Supporters, Gold Friends and Corporates
27 Aug at 10 am – Friends and Best Friends
29 Aug at 10 am – General

 

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Reviews

★★★★★
“The most topically incisive impersonator on the block… It’s laugh-a-minute stuff, underpinned by the kind of wisdom and natural resilience our leaders could learn from. He was always impressive, but he deserves his inevitable standing-ovation as never before.”
Dominic Cavendish, Daily Telegraph

“A first-class comic.”
The Guardian

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Flying the flag for satire… a meaty hour of impressions, gags and reflections… so much to admire here.”
Mail On Sunday

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