Darren McGarvey – The Trauma Industrial Complex Tour 2026
Society Matters Foundation presents: Darren McGarvey - Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show
Society Matters Foundation is pleased to present Darren McGarvey at The Exchange 1856 in North Shields this June, bringing his acclaimed Fringe production Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show to the North East as part of a 2026 UK and Ireland tour.
An entertaining and thought‑provoking multi‑media exploration of trauma, class and the modern culture of oversharing, the show blends comedy, spoken word and social commentary in McGarvey’s unmistakable voice - bold, compassionate and unflinchingly honest.
Praised as “brilliant and thought‑provoking” (Nicola Sturgeon), “uncompromising in his message” (Spectator), and “truly courageous, sincere, and difficult” (The Herald), McGarvey invites audiences to look more closely at how personal pain becomes public performance and what it can cost.
With wit, insight and empathy, Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show will resonate with anyone interested in the intersection of storytelling, wellbeing and social change.
Earlier the same day, Darren will also be leading a small, in‑depth workshop at The Exchange 1856 in North Shields, focused on telling stories safely, aimed at organisations and practitioners working with lived experience.
| Date | 7:30pm on 18 Jun 2026 to 10:00pm on 18 Jun 2026 |
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| Venue | The Exchange 1856, Howard St, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 1SE |
| Cost | See link below for ticket prices |
| URL | Find More Information Here |
| hello@theexchange1856.com |