The Political Party
The Political Party

The Political Party

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Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents The Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers.

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Recent Episodes

Show 383. Eluned Morgan
MAR 24, 2025
Show 383. Eluned Morgan

Eluned Morgan


Eluned is the First Minister of Wales and the first female First Minister of Wales. 


What challenges does Wales face that other parts of the UK might not?


How do leaders create economic growth?


And can someone help get Eluned some Oasis tickets?


 

SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE!

 

31 March: Anthony Scaramucci

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

 

Plus more to be announced...

 

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

 

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online


SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

 

28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre

4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre

13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE

12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE



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Show 382. Stewart McDonald
MAR 17, 2025
Show 382. Stewart McDonald

Everyone's favourite SNP politician tells Matt what Nicola Sturgeon's departure from Holyrood means for the SNP and for Scotland.


Stewart also reflects on what the party has to do differently if it wants to gain independence. 


This is a funny, thoughtful and reflective conversation about Nicola Sturgeon's legacy and the future of Scotland.


And the future of gay bars in Tenerife. 


SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE!

  • 31 March: Anthony Scaramucci
  • 12 May: Wes Streeting
  • 9 June: Kemi Badenoch
  • 14 July: Michael Gove

 

Plus more to be announced...

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

 

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online


CONTACT Regent Park Strategies here:

https://www.regentparkstrategies.com/

 

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

 

28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre

4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre

13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE

12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE

 

 



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Show 381 *Alastair Campbell - LIVE*
MAR 12, 2025
Show 381 *Alastair Campbell - LIVE*

Alastair Campbell - LIVE

 

This is an absolute riot. 


Alastair Campbell is his vulnerable, doubting, bombastic best in one of the funniest episodes of the show ever recorded. 


How would he contain Trump?


What is Labour getting wrong?


Has he put on weight?


This will all make sense once you've listened. Sort of. 


 

THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!

 

31 March: Anthony Scaramucci

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

 

Plus more to be announced...

 

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

 

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online

 

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

 

12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre

4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre

13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE

29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE

30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE

4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE

12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE



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Show 380. Simon Hart
MAR 3, 2025
Show 380. Simon Hart

Simon was Chief Whip under Rishi Sunak and his explosive new book 'Ungovernable' documents the scandalous and tumultuous final term of the Conservative government.


So what's his view of his fellow politicians and the system they inhabit? 

 

Is it impossible for any Prime Minister to truly get their way?


And what's it like being mistaken for Brian Clough?

 

THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!

 

10 March: Alastair Campbell

31 March: Anthony Scaramucci

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

 

Plus more to be announced...

 

Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

 

DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:

https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online

 

SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

 

4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 

5 March: Oxford, Glee Club

6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club

7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm

11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre

4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre

13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE

5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE

6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE

13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE

14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE

 

BUY Simon's book 'Ungovernable' here: https://linktr.ee/SimonHartUngovernable

 



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63 MIN
Show 379. Mike Tapp
FEB 24, 2025
Show 379. Mike Tapp

Mike Tapp


Mike is one of Labour's hottest rising stars. Elected in July last year, he's already an accomplished media performer. 


A former soldier, he is at the vanguard of Labour's patriotic centre. 


But why does he wake up so early in the morning?


Wine. Dogs. The military. 


This podcast has it all. 





THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!


10 March: Alastair Campbell

31 March: Anthony Scaramucci

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove


Plus more to be announced...


Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/


DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:


https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-online



SEE Matt at on tour until April 2025, including his extra date at The Bloomsbury Theatre: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

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 

2 March: Bristol, Hen and Chickens (Matinee)

2 March: Bristol, Tobacco Factory

4 March: Colchester Arts Centre 

6 March: Birmingham, Glee Club

7 March: Maidenhead, Norden Farm

11 March: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree

12 March: Glasgow, Glee Club

27 March: Oxford, Glee Club

28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre

4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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61 MIN