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

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