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Matt forde as Galinda whispering into the ear of Matt Forde as Elphaba

Matt Forde: Defying Calamity

Duration
1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date
Thu 4 Jun 2026 7:30pm
Venue
Theatre
Need to know

Tickets: £28

Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.

Recommended Age:
16+

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.

5 star review
"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"
Daily Telegraph
5 star review
"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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