August 14th 2024.
Matt Forde, the talented comedian known for his spot-on impressions and political humor, was recently forced to end one of his gigs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival early. The 41-year-old performer, who is currently showcasing his The End of an Era tour at the festival, had to cancel his evening performance at The Pleasance Theatre before the show was scheduled to end.
According to Entertainment Reporter Kitty Chrisp, who was present at the event, the incident occurred around ten minutes after the show started. A man in the audience stood up and appeared to have collapsed, prompting Matt to stop the show and briefly leave the stage. He returned shortly after and continued with his set, which was highly praised for its hilarious material.
However, just ten minutes before the show was supposed to end, another similar incident happened with a different person in the audience. Kitty described hearing people saying that someone else had collapsed, and Matt once again had to stop the show and leave the stage. A member of the staff then announced for the audience to leave the venue.
Matt, who is also a Spitting Image impressionist and has performed at the Royal Variety Show, has been having a difficult, but incredible year. Last year at the Fringe, he suffered from terrible back pain and was diagnosed with cancer after assuming it was just a slipped disc. He shared his experience with The Agency, saying that when he was told he had cancer, he didn't feel like he was sick and had to quickly come to terms with the diagnosis.
After undergoing surgery to remove a spine tumor, Matt lost the ability to walk and had to relearn it during his recovery. He remains optimistic about his health, saying that although he has a stoma and needs walking sticks to get around, his quality of life has not been significantly affected. He also adds that going through this experience has given him a new perspective on life and he feels like he has gained something from it rather than losing anything.
Aside from his stand-up gigs, Matt is also a host on The Absolute Radio and hosts The Political Party podcast. The Agency has reached out to Edinburgh Fringe and Matt Forde's representatives for a comment on the early finish of his show. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can contact The Agency's entertainment team through email, by phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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