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StandUpTragedy

StandUpTragedywww.standuptragedy.co.uk
A night where people get up on stage and do some tragedy: part cabaret, part variety show. Come and let some great performers make you sad, make you think and make you smile. Sometimes they’ll be putting a new twist on what they do with brand new material tailored towards the theme. Expect music, comedy, true stories and more, all playing up to the tragic form but not taking it too seriously. The night will end, not with a whimper, not with a bang, but with a cathartic sing-a-long. Brought to you by Sony Radio Award nominated writer, musician and performer Dave Pickering, this monthly show will be recorded and released as a free weekly podcast at www.standuptragedy.co.uk and through iTunes.
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Episodes

Edinburgh 2015 - The Second Show

Our 2nd hour of tragedy at the Edinburgh Festival. Recorded on the 9th August. We're doing a different hour of tragedy every day at the Banshee Labyrinth, Banqueting Room (Venue 156) at 19.30. It's part of the Free Fringe so it's free to enter and you can PWYL when you leave. We have a whole range of exciting shows that you can find out more about here: www.standuptragedy.co.uk This includes all our special editions and collaborations, the other shows we are producing and the full line up for al...

Aug 10, 201557 min

Tragic Edinburgh 2015: The First Show

Our first hour of tragedy at the Edinburgh Festival. Recorded on the 8th August. We're doing a different hour of tragedy every day at the Banshee Labyrinth, Banqueting Room (Venue 156) at 19.30. It's part of the Free Fringe so it's free to enter and you can PWYL when you leave. We have a whole range of exciting shows that you can find out more about here: http://www.standuptragedy.co.uk This includes all our special editions and collaborations, the other shows we are producing and the full line ...

Aug 09, 201553 min

Tragic Previews

This episode of Stand Up Tragedy has two extracts from our night of Tragic Previews at the Dogstar in Brixton on July 23rd 2015. Both shows were previewing for the upcoming Edinburgh Fringe. Dave Pickering: What About the Men? Mansplaining Masculinity http://mansplainingmasculinity.co.uk/ Dave is @goosefat101 on twitter and the hashtag for his show is ‪#‎ManSurvey‬. The facebook event is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1598769017027875/ Mathilda Gregory: How To Be Fat https://mathildia.wor...

Jul 24, 201519 min

Tragic Summer Act 3 - Tragic Leisure

The Stand Up Tragedy podcast will be coming out every two weeks (on a fortnightly rota) from now until August. This week's episode is the third act of our Tragic Summer live show which took place at the Hackney Attic on June 6th. This act is dedicated to Tragic Leisure Stand Up Tragedy is going to be in Edinburgh this August: http://www.facebook.com/events/1378858509079820/ Our next London show is a preview of the solo show's we're producing this year. It's at the Dogstar on 23rd July: http://ww...

Jul 10, 201546 min

Tragic Summer Act 2 - Tragic Climate 2

The Stand Up Tragedy podcast will be coming out every two weeks (on a fortnightly rota) from now until August. This week's episode is the second act of our Tragic Summer live show which took place at the Hackney Attic on June 6th. This act is dedicated to Tragic Climate and is guest hosted and curated by Alice Bell: https://twitter.com/alicebell This is part 2 of Tragic Climate. Part 1 was back in Tragic Winter: https://soundcloud.com/standuptragedy/tragic-winter-act-2-tragic-climate Stand Up Tr...

Jun 26, 201559 min

Tragic Summer Act 1 - Tragic Holidays

The Stand Up Tragedy podcast will be coming out every two weeks (on a fortnightly rota) from now until August. This week's episode is the first act of our Tragic Summer live show which took place at the Hackney Attic on June 6th. This act is dedicated to Tragic Holidays. Stand Up Tragedy is going to be in Edinburgh this August: https://www.facebook.com/events/1378858509079820/ Our next London show is a preview of the solo show's we're producing this year. It's at the Dogstar on 23rd July: https:...

Jun 12, 201545 min

Tragic Spring Act 3 - Tragic Sex

The Stand Up Tragedy podcast will be coming out every two weeks (on a fortnightly rota) from now until August. This week's episode is the third act of our Tragic Spring live show which took place at the Hackney Attic on April 25th. This act is dedicated to Tragic Sex. Our next live show is Tragic Summer on June 6th: https://www.facebook.com/events/1374545949536475/ Content Note: death, sex, mental health issues Today's episode features: Suraya Sidhu Singh: https://twitter.com/pleiadeslion Camery...

May 29, 20151 hr 5 min

Tragic Spring Act 2 - Tragic Bodies

The Stand Up Tragedy podcast will be coming out every two weeks (on a fortnightly rota) from now until August. This week's episode is the second act of our Tragic Spring live show which took place at the Hackney Attic on April 25th. This act was guest hosted and curated by Mathilda Gregory and is dedicated to Tragic Bodies. Our next live show is Tragic Summer on June 6th: https://www.facebook.com/events/1374545949536475/ Content Note: body/weight issues, transphobia, childbirth Today's episode f...

May 15, 201553 min

Tragic Spring Act 1 - Tragic Beginnings

The Stand Up Tragedy podcast will be coming out every two weeks (on a fortnightly rota) from now until August. This week's episode is the first act of our Tragic Spring live show which took place at the Hackney Attic on April 25th. This act was dedicated to Tragic Beginnings. Our next live show is Tragic Summer on June 6th: https://www.facebook.com/events/1374545949536475/ Content Note: the third performer in this act refers to rape and sexual assault as part of their performance. Today's episod...

May 01, 201545 min

Tragic Sping Has Sprung

The Stand Up Tragedy podcast will be coming out every two weeks (on a fortnightly rota) from now until August. This week's episode is a short one featuring a talk given by SUT host Dave Pickering at the Arts Emergency Social Club. Arts Emergency are a charity that helps disadvantaged teens study subjects they love: http://www.arts-emergency.org/ Our next live show is Tragic Spring on April 25th: http://www.facebook.com/events/588668424609848/ The episode was produced by Dave Pickering. The main ...

Apr 17, 201518 min

Tragic Winter Act 3 - Tragic Death

The Stand Up Tragedy podcast will be coming out every two weeks (on a fortnightly rota) from now until August. This week's episode is the third act of our Tragic Winter live show which took place at the Hackney Attic in February. This act was dedicated to Tragic Death. Our next live show is Tragic Spring on April 25th: http://www.facebook.com/events/588668424609848/ Today's episode features: Iszi Lawrence: http://www.iszi.com/ Amy McAllister: https://amymcallisterpoetry.wordpress.com/ and Jack R...

Apr 03, 201556 min

Tragic Winter Act 2 - Tragic Climate

The Stand Up Tragedy podcast will be coming out every two weeks (on a fortnightly rota) until August 2015. This week's episode is the second act of our Tragic Winter live show which took place at the Hackney Attic in February. It is dedicated to Tragic Climate was guest hosted and curated by Alice Bell: https://twitter.com/alicebell https://alicerosebell.wordpress.com Our next live show is Tragic Spring on April 25th: http://www.facebook.com/events/588668424609848/ Today's episode features: Brid...

Mar 20, 201546 min

Tragic Winter Act 1 - Tragic Fairytales

The Stand Up Tragedy podcast will be coming out every two weeks (on a fortnightly rota) from now until August. This week's episode is the first act of our Tragic Winter live show which took place at the Hackney Attic in February. This act was dedicated to Tragic Fairytales. Our next live show is Tragic Spring on April 25th: https://www.facebook.com/events/588668424609848/ Today's episode features: Jessica Law: https://jessicalaw.bandcamp.com/ Lauren Stone: https://twitter.com/lstone345 and Dave ...

Mar 05, 201543 min

Coming Up On Stand Up Tragedy 2015

This week's Stand Up Tragedy podcast tells you what we have coming up this year in terms of live shows, changes to the podcast schedule and invites you to #TragicWinter: https://www.facebook.com/events/1516191711967276/ Also a song by The Reactionaries: https://thereactionaries1.bandcamp.com/releases The episode was produced by Dave Pickering, main theme by Sam Wilkinson and the outro song by George Brufton and The Reactionaries.

Feb 27, 201514 min

Coming Up On Stand Up Tragedy 2015

This week's Stand Up Tragedy podcast tells you what we have coming up this year in terms of live shows, changes to the podcast schedule and invites you to #TragicWinter: https://www.facebook.com/events/1516191711967276/ Also a song by The Reactionaries: https://thereactionaries1.bandcamp.com/releases The episode was produced by Dave Pickering, main theme by Sam Wilkinson and the outro song by George Brufton and The Reactionaries.

Feb 27, 201514 min

Selected Tragedy Vol 11 Tragic Backgrounds

The eleventh episode (or volume as we like to think of them) of Selected Tragedy. These shows are themed collections of highlights from three years of tragedy. We will be putting out weekly volumes of selected tragedy until our live shows start up again on the 28th February 2015 with Tragic Winter: http://www.facebook.com/events/1516191711967276/ Vol 11 takes delves into the process of performing at SUT and looks at a couple of performances in more detail. This podcast mixes interviews recorded ...

Feb 20, 20151 hr 13 min

Selected Tragedy Vol 10 Tragic True Stories

The tenth episode (or volume as we like to think of them) of Selected Tragedy. These shows are themed collections of highlights from three years of tragedy. We will be putting out weekly volumes of selected tragedy until our live shows start up again in on the 28th February 2015 with Tragic Winter: http://www.facebook.com/events/1516191711967276/ Vol 10 showcases some tragic true stories told by comedians and storytellers on our stage over the last few years, the stories get personal and they ge...

Feb 13, 20151 hr 32 min

Selected Tragedy Vol 9 - Tragicomedy

The ninth episode (or volume as we like to think of them) of Selected Tragedy. These shows are themed collections of highlights from three years of tragedy. We will be putting out weekly volumes of selected tragedy until our live shows start up again in on the 28th February 2015 with Tragic Winter: http://www.facebook.com/events/1516191711967276/ Vol 9 showcases some tragic performances by comedians, showcasing the way Stand Up Tragedy allows comedians a space to play it straight and to talk abo...

Feb 05, 20151 hr 19 min

Selected Tragedy Vol 8 - Tragic Fairytales

The eighth episode (or volume as we like to think of them) of Selected Tragedy. These shows are themed collections of highlights from three years of tragedy. We will be putting out weekly volumes of selected tragedy until our live shows start up again in on the 28th February 2015 with Tragic Winter: http://www.facebook.com/events/1516191711967276/ Vol 8 showcases some tragic fairytales that have been told on our stage over the last few years. Lucy Ayrton: http://www.lucyayrton.co.uk/ Tim Ralphs:...

Jan 30, 20151 hr 6 min

Selected Tragedy Vol 7 - Tragic Poetry

The seventh episode (or volume as we like to think of them) of Selected Tragedy. These shows are themed collections of highlights from three years of tragedy. We will be putting out weekly volumes of selected tragedy until our live shows start up again in on the 28th February 2015 with Tragic Winter: www.facebook.com/events/1516191711967276/ Vol 7 showcases some tragic poetry. Content Note: racism, homelessness, bereavement, death, poverty, addiction Adele Hampton: https://twitter.com/adelehampt...

Jan 23, 20151 hr 23 min

Selected Tragedy Vol 6 - Tragic History

The sixth episode (or volume as we like to think of them) of Selected Tragedy. These shows are themed collections of highlights from three years of tragedy. We will be putting out weekly volumes of selected tragedy until our live shows start up again in on the 28th February 2015 with Tragic Winter: https://www.facebook.com/events/1516191711967276/ Vol 6 offers a series of tragic history lessons. Content Note: suicide, death, racism, slavery, poetry, hubris, comedy and people who you may never ha...

Jan 08, 201538 min

Selected Tragedy Vol 5 - Tragic Christmas

The fifth episode (or volume as we like to think of them) of Selected Tragedy. These shows are themed collections of highlights from three years of tragedy. We will be putting out weekly volumes of selected tragedy until our live shows start up again in on the 28th February 2015 with Tragic Winter: https://www.facebook.com/events/1516191711967276/ Vol 5 brings together the highlights from last year's Tragic Christmas show. It was a benefit for Arts Emergency: http://www.arts-emergency.org/ Conte...

Dec 19, 20141 hr 37 min

Selected Tragedy Vol 4 - Tragic Variety

The fourth episode (or volume as we like to think of them) of Selected Tragedy. These shows are themed collections of highlights from three years of tragedy. We will be putting out weekly volumes of selected tragedy until our live shows start up again in on the 28th February 2015 with Tragic Winter: Vol 4 aims to give you an idea of the range of tragedies that we showcase on our stage, mixing in performances from lot's of genres interspersed with songs from musicians with very different musical ...

Dec 12, 20141 hr 35 min

Selected Tragedy Vol 3 - Tragic Folk

The third episode (or volume as we like to think of them) of Selected Tragedy. These shows are themed collections of highlights from three years of tragedy. We will be putting out weekly volumes of selected tragedy until our live shows start up again in on the 28th February 2015. Vol 3 highlights some tragic folk and some folk tragedies that we have had on our stage, tragic folk stories and tragic folk songs mix with some stories and spoken word that also chime with traditions inside folk artfor...

Dec 03, 20141 hr 15 min

Selected Tragedy Vol 2 - The Tragedy Inside

The second episode (or volume as we like to think of them) of Selected Tragedy. These shows are themed collections of highlights from three years of tragedy. We will be putting out weekly volumes of selected tragedy until our live shows start up again in on the 28th February 2015. Vol 2 highlights two moments where performers shared stories of their mental health issues with us and talks about how Stand Up Tragedy has become a space where these issues are regularly covered. Content Note: depress...

Nov 28, 201451 min

Selected Tragedy Vol 1 - Tragic Origins

The first episode (or volume as we like to think of them) of Selected Tragedy. These shows are themed collections of highlights from three years of tragedy. We will be putting out weekly volumes of selected tragedy until our live shows start up again in February 2015. Vol 1 takes us through Stand Up Tragedy's Tragic Origins and gives you a sense of what the show is about and why it began and how it's developed and evolved over the years. It brings together performances from Josie Long, Eddie Pep...

Nov 21, 20141 hr 12 min

Tragic Horror Act 3

The second of three live recordings from our Tragic Horror live event which took place at the Hackney Attic on the 25th October 2014. Featuring: The Mechanisms http://themechanisms.com/

Nov 13, 201449 min

Tragic Horror Act 2

The second of three live recordings from our Tragic Horror live event which took place at the Hackney Attic on the 25th October 2014. Featuring: Emily Snee: http://www.emilysnee.co.uk/ Mathilda Gregory: http://mathildia.wordpress.com/ and Sajeela Kershi: https://twitter.com/SajeelaKershi

Nov 07, 201443 min

Tragic Horror Act 1

The first of three live recordings from our Tragic Horror live event which took place at the Hackney Attic on the 25th October 2014. Featuring: Dave Pickering: http://www.davepickeringstoryteller.co.uk Tim Ralphs: http://www.timralphs.com/ and James McKay: http://www.mckaypoetry.com/

Oct 31, 201445 min

Tragic Friends Act 3

The third of three live recordings from our Tragic Friends live event which took place at the Dogstar, Brixton on the 25th September 2014. Next week there will be no podcast but the week after we will be back with the first episode of Tragic Horror! Featuring: Adele Hampton: http://adelehampton.com/ Keith Jarrett: https://www.facebook.com/keithjarrettpoet and Dave Pickering: http://davepickeringstoryteller.co.uk/ Our next live show is Tragic Horror at The Hackney Attic on Saturday 25th October: ...

Oct 03, 201440 min
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