Anthony Scaramucci - LIVE

The Mooch is back and is on barnstorming form. 

He's full-throttle from the start and gives his expert (and hilarious) view on how other world leaders should deal with Trump.

Plus an incredible revelation about what the President was trying to watch online in the Oval Office...

COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE!

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 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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Claire Ward

Claire is the first ever Elected Mayor for the East Midlands.

What does running the greatest region in the country involve?

How does Claire manage any rivalry or resentment between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire?

Why is being a Mayor better than being an MP?

And what does this all mean for Nottingham Forest?

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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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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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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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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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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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

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Mhari Aurora

Mhari is a revelation in political broadcasting and in this fascinating chat with Matt she considers some of the big questions facing modern media:

What can the 'mainstream media' learn from Joe Rogan?

How should they cover Donald Trump?

How do you deal with angry taxi drivers?

It's all in here!

THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!

10 March: Alastair Campbell

31 March: Anthony Scaramucci

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

Plus more to be announced...

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

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

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

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What a return!

The Chancellor is exceptional form as she discusses Trump, tariffs, the threat of Reform and the inside story of when her hair turned ginger. 

This interview has it all. The realities of life in government plus invaluable advice for creating the perfect Yorkshire Pudding. 

Oh and a brilliant story about Gordon Brown's tribute to John Prescott...

The next guests at The Duchess Theatre are:

10 March: Alastair Campbell

31 March: Anthony Scaramucci

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

14 July: Michael Gove

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

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

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Dr Sharon Lockyer

The live comedy industry is worth around £1bn annually to the UK economy, yet it doesn't get included in government conversations about the arts.

As a result, it doesn't receive the financial support that other arts forms routinely get.

To understand why, and to explain the wider impact of live comedy on society, Matt is joined by Dr Sharon Lockyer from Brunel University. 

Comedy. It's a serious business. 

THE POLITICAL PARTY IS BACK ON STAGE!

10 February: Rachel Reeves

10 March: Alastair Campbell

31 March: Anthony Scaramucci

12 May: Wes Streeting

9 June: Kemi Badenoch

Plus more to be announced...

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

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.