True stories told live across the UK. This episode we present one story on the theme of ‘appearances’ from ex health and safety officer Alex. 

Alex confesses about a moment she let appearances get the better of her and explains why - although it happened twenty years ago - she regrets it to this day!

Our open mic nights are a great way of getting involved with Spark. To find out where and when they are visit www.stories.co.uk and click the ‘events’ tab.

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In this ‘Passion’ themed episode we hear from Steph and Lou.

Steph talks candidly about life with borderline disorder and Lou takes us back to an innocent childhood discovery that made her feel like a right merchant banker.

Thanks to event host Banke Adeyemo and event producer Charley Harrison.

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This week our ‘Surprises’ themed double bill concludes with stories from Rosemarie and Rick.

Rosemarie takes us back to the early noughties and finding love online without the help of apps whilst Rick takes us even further back to the eighties and the time he was approached by an unsavoury character.

Our open mic nights are a great way of getting involved with Spark. To find out where and when they are, visit www.stories.co.uk and click the ‘events’ tab.

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True stories told live across the UK. This ‘surprises’ themed episode has an unofficial sub-theme of ‘dating’ as we hear from two people about the surprises they’ve encountered when single.

David takes us through the various funny mishaps he has had on dating apps and Lucy explains what love is like when there’s a big age gap.

Our open mic nights are a great way of getting involved with Spark. To find out where and when they are visit www.stories.co.uk and click the ‘events’ tab.

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True stories told live across the UK. In this ‘overthinking’ themed episode we hear from Jen and Holly.

Jen tells us how bodily functions on a date got her in the stickiest of situations and Holly explains why her first kiss ended up being with an 83 year old!

Our open mic nights are a great way of getting involved with Spark. For more information on these events visit www.stories.co.uk

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True stories told live across the UK. In this episode we hear from Nicola and Andre as they tells us stories on the theme of ‘Identity’.

Nicola explains how having a famous sibling has seen her question herself and Andre gives his reasons for changing his name later on in life.

Our open mic nights are a great way of getting involved with Spark. For more information on these events visit www.stories.co.uk

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True stories told live across the UK. This episode we present two tales on the theme of Awkward Age, as part of our collaboration with the Children’s Society.

In a night of seriously awkward stories, Kate recalls the time too much vodka saw her crash and burn at her first ever pool party and Rachel takes us back to a teenage love she was unable to admit until it was too late.

Thanks to the Children’s Society for collaborating with us to make this night a huge success. If you want to find out more about their Seriously Awkward campaign visit: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/seriouslyawkward

Special thanks to event producer Banke Adeyemo and host Charley Harrison.

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True stories told live across the UK. This episode we present five stories on the theme of ‘All in’ for a Jerry’s Open House Special.

Gravy reminisces about getting his nickname, Charley tells us about the great lengths she went to for her best friend growing up, Dave talks about going full throttle in the name of love, Hayley explains how a stomach bug meant she had to go 'all out' to go all in, and Emma recounts the time she stopped at nothing to prevent a good friend from being deported.

Thanks to Sailor Jerry for collaborating with Spark to make this night a huge success. If you want to learn more about Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, or the man himself, visit sailorjerry.com or check out their Facebook - facebook.com/SailorJerryUK

Please always remember to drink responsibly.

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True stories told live across the UK. This episode concludes our gal-dem collaboration double bill!

In a night devoted to stories on the theme of ‘nostalgia’ from women and non binary people of colour, we hear from Sasha and Lilith. Sasha takes us back to the summers she spent in predominantly white Northern Ireland and Lilith tells us how getting lost as a child saw her dad’s identity brought into question.

Thanks to gal-dem for collaborating with us to make this night a huge success. If you want to find out more about what they do visit: www.gal-dem.com

Special thanks to event producer Jinan Younis and host Banke Adeyemo.

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True stories told live across the UK. This episode we present the first of our gal-dem collaboration double bill!

In a night devoted to stories on the theme of ‘nostalgia’ from women and non binary people of colour, we hear from Maiya and Priyal. Maiya tells us about experiencing racial bullying as a child and the novel coping mechanism she devised to deal with it. And Priyal tells us about one of the best friendships she has ever had and how it ended far before it should have.

Thanks to gal-dem for collaborating with us to make this night a huge success. If you want to find out more about what they do visit: www.gal-dem.com

Special thanks to event producer Jinan Younis and host Banke Adeyemo.

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