Alice Fraser Trilogy

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A comedy podcast about things that are actually sad. Alice Fraser brings you a series of three solo stand-up shows, that explore the boundary between comedy and tragedy. You’ll meet her family, her foes and the extremely strange community she grew up in. Each show is in two acts, it will make more sense if you choose Act 1 first.

EPISODE 1

01 | Savage Act 1

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult themes A comedy about things that are actually sad. This is where the story begins. Alice is walking to the hospital and runs into an old friend. After this, listen to Savage, Act 2 Written and performed by Alice Fraser at the 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Produced and sound engineered by Bryce Halliday

38 min
EPISODE 2

02 | Savage Act II

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult themes A comedy about things that are actually sad. The second half of the first part of the story. Find out what happens to Dick, and sing along to some Elvis. After this, listen to The Resistance Act I. Written and performed by Alice Fraser at the 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Thanks to Helen Zaltzman, Tom Ballard and Zan Rowe for their memories Produced and sound engineered by Bryce Halliday

23 min
EPISODE 3

03 | The Resistance Act I

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult themes This is the beginning of the second show. Alice introduces you to the house she grew up in, and the mysterious people she grew up with. After this, listen to The Resistance, Act 2. Written and performed by Alice Fraser at the 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival CAST: Alice Fraser as Granny Facundo Herrera as Luis Jennifer Vuletic as Mrs Sergei ‘Disclaimer Song’ band: Bryce Halliday on piano accordion Dane Carroll on trombone Produced and sound engineered by Bryce Halliday

28 min
EPISODE 4

04 | The Resistance Act II

Warning: This podcast contains very strong language and adult themes from the start This is the second half of the second show. Find out the mysteries behind the mysterious people Alice grew up with, and why it’s not easy to be a good person. There’s a multiple choice question. A woman is violent to a child. After this, listen to Part 3: Empire, Act 1. Written and performed by Alice Fraser at the 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival CAST: Alice Fraser as Granny Facundo Herrera as Luis Jennifer Vuletic as Mrs Sergei Sapidah Kian as Madame Durga Lao Nikki Britton as Parent ‘Disclaimer Song’ band: Bryce Halliday on piano accordion Dane Carroll on trombone ‘Gut Song’ snare drummer: Claudine Field Additional piano music by Bryce Halliday Produced and sound engineered by Bryce Halliday

24 min
EPISODE 5

05 | Empire Act I

Warning: This podcast contains very strong language and adult themes from the start This is the beginning of the final story of the Trilogy. It begins with Quantum physics, good and evil, Dads, and Disney villains. After this, listen to Empire, Act 2 Written and performed by Alice Fraser at the 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Produced and sound engineered by Bryce Halliday.

30 min
EPISODE 6

06 | Empire Act II

Warning: This podcast contains very strong language and adult themes from the start Alice’s fascination with Quantum physics is resolved into a metaphor about storytelling and knowledge. We go to a funeral and there’s a confrontation. Schroedinger’s box gets opened. Written and performed by Alice Fraser at the 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival CAST: Michael Fraser as Michael Fraser Bryce Halliday as Survey Doctor Produced and sound engineered by Bryce Halliday

24 min
EPISODE 7

BONUS — Interview with Alice's Dad

An interview with Michael Fraser on how he feels about Alice creating comedy based on her family in Savage, The Resistance and Empire.

33 min
EPISODE 8

BONUS — Interview with Alice's Producer

Another bonus interview with Producer Bryce Halliday who helped Alice record, edit and publish Savage, The Resistance and Empire as a podcast series.

37 min
SEASON 1 TRAILER

INTRODUCING — The Alice Fraser Trilogy

Are you ready for comedy? Are you also ready for something that may or may not be comedy? Coming soon a trilogy of Alice Fraser stand up shows, recorded live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Subscribe now.

1 min

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TRAILER

INTRODUCING — The Alice Fraser Trilogy

Are you ready for comedy? Are you also ready for something that may or may not be comedy? Coming soon a trilogy of Alice Fraser stand up shows, recorded live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Subscribe now.

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4.9

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108 Ratings

Comedy? Tragedy? Yes.

04/24/2020

iplaysdrums

If you're interested in exploring the line between comedy and tragedy, Alice's Trilogy is for you. I was alternately crying with laughter, deep in thought, and sitting with mouth agape at the atrocities some people have endured. I adore Alice, and this is a monumental work. She also sings a little bit!
Excellent

11/24/2019

nicsohthom

She strikes a much needed balance between levity and tragedy. It's moving and that depth deepens the humor, delivering a wise and thoughtful experience.
Very very very good

11/02/2019

Matt Francoeur

Brilliant. Touching. Hilarious. Favorite comedy I’ve heard in a LONG time
Mostly funny

10/21/2019

Amy Brown Carver

But also sad. Both of which is on purpose. Alice is wonderful

A comedy podcast about things that are actually sad. Alice Fraser brings you a series of three solo stand-up shows, that explore the boundary between comedy and tragedy. You’ll meet her family, her foes and the extremely strange community she grew up in. Each show is in two acts, it will make more sense if you choose Act 1 first.