True stories, as told live on stages across the UK. To say goodbye to something familiar can be heartbreaking, difficult and scary. Most of the times however, something new tends to happen, and we realise that the parting wasn’t a goodbye, but a hello to something new. The question is: what happened next?

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True stories told across the UK. Two more stories of 'First Dates' taken from the open mic we held in January 2016.In the first story, Anna is accused of discreetly shooting a porn movie. Then, Michael has an idea that involves cherries.If you like our show, help spread the word: go to itunes.com and leave us a review. Thanks for listening!

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WARNING: contains strong sex referencesTwo true stories from our new night in Glasgow, where the theme was Unbecoming. Lachlan is MCing a charity event, but gets sidetracked by an unwelcome tweet. Then, Marie is looking forward to her boyfriend's birthday treat.

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Connecting people through true stories. Layla is about to go on her first lesbian date - but is she thoroughly prepared? From March 2016.

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True stories told live in the UK. Vanessa is not your typical electrician – as she is constantly reminded in this tale from June 2010, where the theme was Animal Magnetism.Thanks to the Blue Elephant Theatre in Camberwell, who hosted us for a week to tell lots of stories. Check them out in our back catalogue...

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Part two of our special in aid of the charity Refugee Aid (Refuaid). Today, Spark regular Julie, herself a refugee from two countries, tells how she escaped Hungary and then Romania during the twentieth century. Later, aid worker Pru tells us what life is like for refugees today, as she experienced in the Aegean area of Greece; the island of Samos.If you can spare a fiver, a tenner, to help our chosen charity, please pledge at stories.co.uk/donate. Thank you.We'll be taking a short break over Easter - stay subscribed to get new episodes as soon as they're launched!

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London's longest running true story night has gathered stories connected with the current refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe. From refugees recently arrived in London to aid workers working in camps from Calais to Lesvos, you'll hear unflinchingly honest accounts of being on the front line of this unfolding humanitarian disaster.This show raised money for Refuaid. To donate as a Spark listener, please go to stories.co.uk/donate

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Two stories from two recent separate events, with different themes... but still managed to be about the dangers of the coastline. In the first story, Cathy's walk across the clifftop ends in disaster. Then, Chaylene has trouble off the shore of Cameroon.Thanks to the producers and presenters of our Exmouth Market and Brixton Ritzy nights, without whom these recordings wouldn't be possible: Hannah Ratcliffe, Charley Harrison and Christina Friis.Spark - True Stories is a Rethink Audio production. For more episodes, go to stories.co.uk/podcast

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We’ve all known the feeling: being the centre of attention can feel great – or it can make you want to curl up and disappear. Are you the kind of person who must be the centre of attention at all times? Or do you hate it when all eyes are on you?This week we celebrate all of the above, with three true stories told at our most recent night in Hackney.

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CONTENT WARNING: strong sex references. For all the single ladies and gentlemen out there, here's our antidote to the mushiest time of year: four stories of terrible first dates, courtesy of the wonderful night we hosted recently with Romantic Misadventures.Charley Harrison is joined by Kit Lovelace to regale you with horrific tales of finding love or a one night stand. Thanks to Nell, Brie, and Duncan for sharing their stories, as well as the fantastic audience at the Exmouth Market Theatre.Romantic Misadventures is a monthly night in Dalston, east London, which you should really check out. Details here: romanticmisadventure.comSpark - True Stories is produced by Matt Hill for Rethink Audio, with an incredible bunch of volunteers at Spark nights across the UK. To find out more, or to set up your own Spark night in your town, head to stories.co.uk

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