Spark - True Stories Live

What do you do when your bedroom is full of bats? Emily can now call herself an expert after this episode - just think folks... this could happen to you.   From February 2011, where the theme was 'Alarm Bells.'   Our first open-mike at the Ritzy in Brixton was a great success - thanks to all those that packed into the venue. You're all welcome back for our next on March 21st, where the theme is 'E...

In a slight break with tradition, Stuart has written his compelling story before the night. Here it is in all its beauty - taken from February 2011, where the theme was 'Alarm Bells.'   Don't forget that you can still order 'True Stories Live - Volume 1' from our website: SparkLondon.com. The perfect (belated) Valentine's Day gift...   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! Have we missed anything? Our first Spark London of the year is on February 7th at the Canal Cafe Theatre - tickets through their website. We've also got a NEW monthly night at the Ritzy in Brixton. It's 'open mike', so if you've a story to tell then drop by and we'll give you a five minute slot. Non-storytellers also welcome: it's pay-what-you-can on the door. FINALLY: we also have...

Spark London is three years old this month, so what with all the festive joy about, we felt it was time to do a special edition of the podcast. So rid yourself of that hangover by listening to this hour-long (if you insert your own ad breaks) instalment of true stories from people across London. Featuring: Radcliffe Royds   Andrew Caldwell Kutloano... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

  Jennifer regresses to her childhood for her tale of beginnings - where we meet her first crush, a boy called Germany Bottletops. Having promised an announcement, we're just putting our finishing touches to the Exciting New Project. Details soon we promise... Honest!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South African David Stevenson reveals how he helped his older sister Mary after she fell pregnant. From October 2010, when our true stories were packaged with the theme Saints and Sinners. Spark London is still produced by Joanna Yates, and this podcast is put together by Matt Hill. So there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Helena finds it easy to make up a new persona, she finds it more difficult to stop. From November 2010, from our evening of Mistaken Identity stories. Next month we'll be releasing our first CD of stories by some of our favourite storytellers... more details to follow soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giovanni kicks off our series on Saints or Sinners, just in time for Halloween... Be sure to drop by in just two week's time for our next show: Mistaken Identity... For more info, head to sparklondon.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon moves to the countryside and dreams of flight - this is the tale of his escape. From September 2009, from a theme that has been struck from the records... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The intricacies of a Caesarean section birth, laid bare by Jane in May 2010. Coming soon - a brand new, open mike night opening in central London. You heard it here first! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine Hall's lovely story of crossing a quite literal line to enter the US. Our next live Spark event will be themed 'Saints or Sinners' on October 18th... Tickets available via sparklondon.com, plus information if you have a story you'd like to tell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sonja Todd paints a pretty picture of Wales in this story from our September special on stories that 'Cross the Line'. On October 18th we'll be hosting a night on the theme of 'Saints and Sinners'. Take a look at sparklondon.com for details... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel professes a startling amount of knowledge on New York's toilets. This story from September 2010 is partly about how that happened... For more stories, videos and pictures head to sparklondon.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Final piece of archive for a while... This is Simon Rollings in February 2009, talking about his run-in with the law. Spark London is live on the first Monday of every month at the Canal Cafe Theatre, near Little Venice. Come down and watch - you know, whenever's convenient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another from the archives - so the sound can be a little 'crunchy'. Maroulla's mother sends her to a very different school to the rest of her family. From April 2009's theme, 'Payback'. Next month sees the return of Spark: we're after stories of Crossing The Line. If you're in London on 6th September, drop by the Canal Cafe Theatre and listen... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Elena's short of money and a friend has a job offer... but is this the sort of job she should take? From May 2010, where the theme was, 'Under Cover.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vanessa is not your typical spark - as she is constantly reminded in this tale from June 2010, where the theme was Animal Magnetism. No live Sparks until the autumn/fall, but if you're in Ediniburgh in August why not check out the Storyteller's Club: daily at the Pleasance Courtyard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

True stories told live from the stage. Colin's new job involves wearing a suit - could this be the beginning of a career? From March 2010, where the theme was 'Lost and Found.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spark London's podcast producer steps up and tells his own true story, just to prove anyone can. If you have a story, and no-one else can help, maybe it's time you tried... sparklondon.com. Also check out our Facebook group for videos and unusual post-show chatter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine Semark regales a Spark London crowd in June 2008 in her stories of mistaken identity - or rather, pretending to be other people. It's from the archive, so the sound quality  is not tip-top... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig tells this ghostly tale as part of our residency at the Blue Elephant Theatre in June 2010... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ailin takes a year in South America and becomes a matador. Sort of. From June 2010 at the Blue Elephant Theate in Camberwell - where we had a week-long residency. If you would like a Spark London evening email Jo at sparklondon@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virginie kicks off our summer of stories from the Blue Elephant Theatre in Camberwell. Pablo the cat is lost - but Virginie and her flatmates have a plan to get him back. From June 2010. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spark London's founder Joanna Yates tells this story of Home from April 2010. Just two weeks until Spark takes over the Blue Elephant Theatre in south London: if you have a story on the themes of Animal Magnatism, Home, Special Delivery, Guts or Close Calls, please get in touch at blueelephant@sparklondon.com... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From May 2010, hot off the press, the true story of how Tony came to change his career. Spark London is produced by Joanna Yates, with audio production by Matt Hill at rethinkdaily.co.uk... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.