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...

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...

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. Tha...

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 wa...

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. Ho...

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 produce...

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 Austra...

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 Sco...

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...

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: htt...

True stories told live across the UK. Today we present two stories from our night on the theme, 'Lessons', where we invited back our favourite storytellers as part of the first Tellit Festival. Thanks to Dave Pickering for compereing the night, and to the producers Joanna Yates and Christina Friis Olsen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WARNING: the last story contains strong sex references. Neil Denny (Little Atoms), Felix Trench (Wooden Overcoasts) & Alix Fox (Close Encounters, The Modern Mann) offer us three more true stories from this year's London Podcast Festival. Plus! An extra special treat: Martin Austwick (Song By Song) shares a story in song form, in his additional guise as a musician. Thanks to Kings Place for their t...

True stories told live across the UK. Podcast makers Azariah Williams (The Shapeshifters), Rhianna Dhillon (Back Row) and Dave Pickering (The Family Tree, Getting Better Acquainted), all tell their true stories on the theme of 'Uncharted Territory'.This night was recorded at the London Podcast Festival at Kings Place - thanks to the organisers for sharing the recording with us, and the many audien...

True stories told at Spark's open mic nights and Encore showcases. Today, Jools tells an audience of strangers how he came to meet his first client whilst working as a gigolo in Bristol. To hear our back catalogue of 200 episodes FOR FREE - subscribe to the podcast via stories.co.uk/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

True stories told live in venues across the UK. In August this year, Florian and Charley both got up on stage and told these stories of 'D'oh!' - moments where they had an unforgettable moment of regret. Unplanned and totally raw, our open mic nights are a great way to get involved with Spark. For more information on these and our showcase event, Spark Encore, visit stories.co.uk Hosted on Acast....

More true stories, told live across the UK. Nira was always interested in numbers, but found his path of discovery blocked many times. Thanks to The Steve Sinnott Foundation for collaborating with Spark to make this night a success. You can support their work at http://www.stevesinnottfoundation.org.uk/donate/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In June Spark presented stories of inspirational teachers and students; stories from educators and from people who have experienced education. In this first story from that night, Theresa tells us about a pupil that made her early life as a trainee teacher a living hell. Thanks to The Steve Sinnott Foundation for supporting this night. Proceeds raised from ticket sales went in support of their cam...

True stories told live in the UK. Jealousy can completely over-take you, it can ruin a lot of things, and it can meddle when we least desire it. Are you the jealous type who always gets into trouble because of it? Or have you experienced jealousy first hand and in this case; how did it pan out? We have two stories today that will remind you of everything you've regretted in your life. You are welc...

Oh dear, here we go again: You’ve got yourself into a situation which you really don’t want to be in. Katie & Josh know how you feel, in these two true stories recorded live at the Hackney Attic in August 2016.SPECIAL OFFER: get a free audiobook of your choice with Spark, by using this link: www.audible.co.uk/sparkFor every person that signs up, Audible gives us ACTUAL CASH, which means we can kee...

This summer may seem like a distant memory, but for today's Sparkler it's far away from temporally and geographically. On a year break in Thailand, George meets his first love. But is she all that she seems? GIG ALERT: we're taking part in the Tellit Festival, where the story clubs of Britain unite for a weekend of stories. Join us, The Moth, Natural Born Storytellers and more for a celebration of...

In this, our 200th episode, it's business as usual: true stories told live, from venues across the UK. Today, Esther describes how n unplanned trip across France became one of her most memorable summers. GIG ALERT: we'll be hosting a special show at the London Podcast Festival on Saturday 24th September, featuring some of the UK's finest podcasters telling true stories from their lives. Get your t...

Three true stories told live in the UK, this time at our most recent open mic at the Brixton Ritzy. Remember that surprise party you planned, where the guest of honour never showed up? Or perhaps you realised at the worst imaginable time that you were going to be a parent: surprise!?Beth, Joe and Joe bring their own tales to the stage. Thanks to Meabh for the recording and to Charley for hosting....

Two more true stories of the kindness of strangers. Krishan discovers his mother unconscious, locked in the car. But who will help a fifteen year old in a hoodie break in? Then, Raphael is trapped in an elevator following an earthquake, with only the emergency operator for company. Thanks for Humans of Greater London for choosing this month's theme and to the huge team of volunteers that make Spar...

True stories told live in venues across the UK. Naqi is visually impaired, which leads him to encounter all sorts of strangers as he navigates the London Underground network. Thanks to Humans of London for co-hosting this night at the Exmouth Market Theatre, and to Charley Harrison, Meabh Ritchie and Joanna Yates for supporting our storytellers. Spark - True Stories is produced by Matt Hill for Re...

Connecting people through true stories. David told this story at our open mic at the Ritzy in Brixton, when the theme was 'Strangers.'Thanks to Christina Friis who produced this night and to Meabh Ritchie for recording the stories. For more episodes, and to attend a live night, be sure to check out our website: stories.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.