Spark - True Stories Live

True stories told live across the UK. This episode we present two stories on the theme of ‘Friendship’. Gigi tells us about losing her best friend during the 90’s AIDs epidemic and Caroline recounts a time heartbreak cost her a friendship.

Thanks to all our story tellers for a night of raw and poignant tales. Thanks also to Dave Pickering for compèring the night, to event producer Christina Friis Olsen and podcast producer Elle Scott.

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True stories told live across the UK. This episode we present two stories on the theme of ‘Crossing The Line’. Maria reveals how the traumatic experience of stumbling upon a dead body helped her turn her life around and social worker Beth tells us about the time she had to swallow her pride in the face of everyday sexism.Our open mic nights are a great way of getting involved with Spark. For more information on these events visit stories.co.ukThanks to Charley Harrison for compèring the night, to event producer Ian Barratt and podcast producer Elle Scott.

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True stories told live across the UK. This episode we present two tales on the theme of ‘Feasts’ for a Literary Festival Special. Miranda tells us how she changed someone’s day with a cheese sandwich and Ben recounts the time he was possessed by a woman at a dinner party.Special thanks to The Harris Girl’s Academy who helped put on this special night as part of their annual Literary Festival. Thanks also to compère Dave Pickering, event producer Christina Friis Olsen and podcast producer Elle Scott.

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True stories told live in venues across the UK. In July this year, Dennis and Andre got on stage at the Hackney Attic in London to tell stories on the theme of ‘Holidays’. Denis tells us about trying and failing to ‘find himself’ in Uganda and Andre admits he still hasn't gotten over a trick his brother played on him as a child when they went on a family holiday. Our open mic nights are a great way of getting involved with Spark. For more information on these events visit stories.co.ukThanks to Dave Pickering for compèring the night, event producer Christina Friis Olsen and podcast producer Elle Scott.

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True stories told live across the UK. This episode we present two stories on the theme of ‘Cutting Corners’. Luke tells us about having toilet troubles in front of comedian Alan Carr and Frances recounts the lengths she went through to see her favourite band perform at Glastonbury. Thanks to Charley Harrison for compèring the night, to event producer Ian Barratt and podcast producer Elle Scott.

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True stories told live across the UK. This time three tales on the theme of ‘Adulthood’ from our night at the Hackney Attic. Callan tells us about her experience coming out as bisexual, Ross takes us back to when he got drunk for the very first time and Mackenzie recounts the moment a volcano helped her grow up. Thanks to: all our storytellers, Dave Pickering for compèring the night, event producer Christina Friis Olsen and podcast producer Elle Scott.

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True stories told live in venues across the UK. In May this year, Scarlett, Brian and Abel got on stage at the Hackney Attic in London to tell stories on the theme of ‘Promises'. Scarlett tells us about the time a very unlikely family member got a tattoo, Brian speaks about finally conquering a life-long speech disorder and Abel recounts the time he was promised the night of his life by two Australian sisters.Our open mic nights are a great way to get involved with Spark. For more information on these events visit stories.co.ukThanks to Dave Pickering for compèring the night, event producer Christina Friis Olsen and podcast producer Elle Scott.

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True stories told live across the UK. Today we have two stories from our night on the theme, ‘Journeys’. Errol takes us back twenty years to his life in prison and Dara recalls the time a religious-looking pastry helped her and her flatmates achieve their dreams. Thanks to: our storytellers, Charley Harrison for compèring the night, Ian Barratt for producing the event and podcast producer Elle Scott.

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True stories told live in venues across the UK. In April this year, Kate and Elle both got up on stage at the Hackney Attic and told stories on the theme of 'Defining Moments.' Kate recounts what it was like getting a sudden reality check aged thirteen and Elle relives the moment she was expelled from school. Unplanned and totally raw, our open mic nights are a great way to get involved with Spark. For more information on these events visit stories.co.ukThanks to Dave Pickering for compèring the night, to event producer Christina Friis Olsen and podcast producer Elle Scott.

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True stories told live across the UK. This episode we present two tales on the theme of 'Migration'. Daniel tells us what it was like working in an Afghani refugee camp in Greece and Nigerian-born Banke shares her thoughts on living in London post Brexit. Thanks to The Migration Collective for collaborating with Spark to make this night a success. You can discover more about what they do here: https://www.migrationcollective.com/who-we-are/Thanks to Charley Harrison for compèring the night, to event producer Christina Friis Olsen and our brand-new podcast producer, Elle Scott at Rethink Audio.

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