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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 Rooke: http://www.jackrooke.com/ Content Note: Bereavement, child abuse, suicide The episode was produced by Dave Pickering with live recordings by Stephen Harvey. The main theme is by Sam Wilkinson and the outro song by George Brufton and The Reactionaries.

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: Bridgett McKenzie: https://aboutbridgetmckenzie.wordpress.com/ Jack Stilgoe: https://jackstilgoe.wordpress.com/ and Martin Zaltz Austwick: http://www.martinzaltzaustwick.com/ Content Note: It's climate change so it's full of depressing information and hard truths. The episode was produced by Dave Pickering with live recording by Stephen Harvey. The main theme is by Sam Wilkinson and the outro song by George Brufton and The Reactionaries.

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 Pickering: http://www.davepickeringstoryteller.co.uk Content Note: It's fairytales so that means plenty of death and a lot of dark imagery. The episode was produced by Dave Pickering with live recordings by Stephen Harvey. The main theme is by Sam Wilkinson and the outro song by George Brufton and The Reactionaries.

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.

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.

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 for Stand Up Tragedy, live stories told on our stage and some extracts from SUT's sister podcast Getting Better Acquainted. We hear from Robin Ince, Richard Tyrone Jones and Siobhan Dodd and the episode ends with a song about a dead bird. Content Note: Death, Bereavement, Suicide, Mental Health Issues, Christmas, Conversations Robin Ince: http://robinince.com/ Siobhan Dodd: https://twitter.com/unclesiobhan Richard Tyrone Jones: http://www.richardtyronejones.com/ The Reactionaries: https://thereactionaries1.ban

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 get political, they look at the past, the present and the future. Content Note: War Crimes, Violence, Genocide, Homelessness, Prison, Imperialism, Hope, Humour, History and Werewolf Erotica. Deborah Francis-White: http://www.deborahfrances-white.com/ Ali Mason: https://twitter.com/alimason Laraby: https://twitter.com/LaraMascaraNYC Njambi McGrath: http://www.njambimcgrathcomedy.co.uk/ Radcliffe Royds: https://twitter.com/RadcliffeRoyds Mathilda Gregory: https://mathildia.wordpress.com/ The episode was produced

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 about darker and sadder topics than they might usually address in a comedy club. Andy Bodle: https://twitter.com/_Womanology_ Susan Steed: https://twitter.com/SusanSteed Lauren Stone: https://twitter.com/lstone345 Charley Harrison: http://charleylucyharrison.com/ Tamer Kattan: http://www.tamerkattan.com/ Sara Pascoe: http://www.sarapascoe.com/ The episode was produced by Dave Pickering, with recording from Stephen Harvey, main theme by Sam Wilkinson and the outro song by George Brufton and The Reactionaries.

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: http://www.timralphs.com/ Brydie Lee-Kennedy: http://www.brydieleekennedy.com/ Stephe Harrop: http://www.stepheharrop.co.uk/ Martin Austwick: http://www.martinzaltzaustwick.com/ The episode was produced by Dave Pickering, with recording from Stephen Harvey, main theme by Sam Wilkinson and the outro song by George Brufton and The Reactionaries.

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/adelehampton Keith Jarrett: https://twitter.com/keithjlondon Lee Nelson: https://twitter.com/ARealLeeNelson Louise Fazackerley: https://twitter.com/louisethepoet James McKay: https://twitter.com/quietcircus The episode was produced by Dave Pickering, with recording from Stephen Harvey, main theme by Sam Wilkinson and the outro song by George Brufton and The Reactionaries.

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 have heard about but who played both important and impotent roles in history. Jonathan Wakeham: https://twitter.com/jonathanwakeham http://locofilmfestival.com/ Dzifa Benson: https://twitter.com/DzifaBenson http://thespitofme.wordpress.com/ Helen Zaltzman: https://twitter.com/helenzaltzman http://helenzaltzman.com/ The episode was produced by Dave Pickering, with recording from Stephen Harvey, main theme by Sam Wilkinson and the outro song by George Brufton and The Reactionaries.

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/ Content Note: suicide, mental health issues, violence against children, Christmas, enchanting stories, mother's with tails, paper cranes and the light in the darkness. Featuring: Lucy Ayrton: http://www.lucyayrton.co.uk/ Richard Tyrone Jones: http://www.richardtyronejones.com/ Bec Hill: http://www.bechillcomedian.com/ James McKay: http://www.mckaypoetry.com/ and Dave Pickering: https://dave-pickering.squarespace.com/ The episode was produced by Dave Pickering, with recording from Stephen Harvey, main theme by Sam Wilki

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 styles. Content Note: poverty, shame, suicide, death, "locked in" syndrome, science, comedy and IT. Allan Girod: https://twitter.com/allangirod MJ Hibbett: http://mjhibbett.co.uk/ Gráinne Maguire: http://www.grainnemaguire.com/ Worry Dolls: http://www.worrydollsmusic.com/ Alice Bell: http://www.alicerosebell.com/ Sound of the Ladies: http://www.thesoundoftheladies.com/ J Adamthwaite: http://www.jadamthwaite.co.uk/ The Mechanisms: http://themechanisms.com/ Tamer Kattan: http://www.tamerkattan.com/ Emily Capel

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 artforms such as chronicling history and protesting. Content Note: death, dementia, bereavement, murder. Richard Tyrone Jones: http://www.richardtyronejones.com/ Josie Rose: https://www.facebook.com/JosieRoseMusic Stephe Harrop: http://www.stepheharrop.co.uk/ Hollowbody: http://www.danielweltman.com/ Charley Harrison: http://charleylucyharrison.com/ Grace Petrie: http://gracepetrie.com/ Keith Jarrett: https://www.facebook.com/keithjarrettpoet The episode was produced by Dave Pickering, with recording from Stephen H

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: depression, anxiety, suicide, bullying. It also features a performance fro,m SUT host Dave Pickering that didn't happen at a Stand Up Tragedy so it should be new to podcast listeners. It's a true story that was told at a night when park London and Risk! teamed up. That show in full over on the Risk! podcast: http://risk-show.com/podcast/3177/ Spark London is running a night of stories around and about mental health on Monday 1st December at the Hackney Attic which Dave will be hosting: https://www.facebook.com/events/794

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 Pepitone, Andy Zaltzman and SUT host Dave Pickering, as well as some interviews and commentary. It doesn't include a performance from Stewart Lee, but it does include a story about a performance from Stewart Lee. It's a really good introduction to what we do, so if you enjoy it please share the tragedy with your friends. Josie Long: http://www.josielong.com/ Eddie Pepitone: http://eddiepepitone.com/ Andy Zaltzman: https://twitter.com/zaltzcricket Dave Pickering: http://www.davepickeringstoryteller.co.uk The episod

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/

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

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/

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: www.facebook.com/events/707597412628896/ Make friends with some tragedy by friending us on Facebook or following us @standup4tragedy on twitter. This podcast was recorded by Stephen Harvey with music from Sam Wilkinson and George Brufton.