Spark - True Stories Live

By Spark Enterprises

Connecting people through true stories. Listen to stories taken from Spark's storytelling nights across the UK, incorporating our regular nights in London, Preston, Bristol, collaborations and special... more

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October 28, 2015 Sick & Tired - Mat & Louise - True Stories Told Live
Two true stories of being sick and tired - both literally and figuratively. From breaking a leg on holiday to surviving a particularly bad case of man flu, being left on our last nerve at a stressful job, or those situations that are far more serious, our audience at the Brixton Ritzy heard about those moments when we are at our lowest physically or mentally, and rise above it.Thanks to Mat and Louise for allowing us to share these stories - and our team in Brixton: Charley Harrison, Hannah Ratcliffe and Nicole Thomas Wyeth. Nicole is leaving our Brixton night this month to pursue other projects, some Spark related, and we all wish her the very best fortunes for the future. Cheers Nicole!
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11min
October 20, 2015 Borders - Jen & Shahed - True Stories Told Live
In this double bill from our night in Hackney, we have two stories of borders - though as is always the case, other themes emerge in the telling.This theme was chosen by students at Open School East. For more information on their work, please visit http://www.openschooleast.org/
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12min
October 13, 2015 Weddings - Adam & Nick - True Stories Told Live
Two stories from last month's show in Brixton, which was all about weddings. What is it about the ceremonies that brings out the crazy in people looking for their happily ever after?Our Brixton producer, Nicole, got married about a month back - Spark wonders if she had weddings on the brain when planning this night... (congrats, Nicole!)
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10min
October 06, 2015 MORE: Sex Worker stories - True Stories Told Live
WARNING: this episode contains honest, open accounts of sexual activityFollowing the massive response to the episode we released in August, here are three more stories from our recent collaboration with the Sex Workers Open University (SWOU).As such, we have nothing more to add than the original post, reprinted below. If you haven't heard the original episode, you can find it by subscribing to our podcast.Special guest Miranda Kane hosted a Spark night where sex workers from across Britain share their true stories. This episode features our highlights: from eccentric clients to the unusual - and hilarious - situations in which women can find themselves.In keeping with Spark's mission to connect people through true stories, this partnership with the Sex Workers Open University (SWOU) provides a platform for people to tell and frame their own stories for themselves. We welcome all stories and all people. This event follows in Spark's tradition of partnering with organisations that advocate for voices...
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23min
September 25, 2015 'The Person in the Mirror' - Michael & Bruna - True Stories Told Live
Who is the person looking back at you in the mirror? This month, we're listening to stories of identity and identity crises. Did you have sleepless nights wondering who you were? Did you grow up in a neighbourhood where you there was no one else like you? Did you try being someone only to realise that wasn't who you were at all?Two open mic participants, Michael and Bruna, share their stories. All unplanned and unscripted: this is a Spark open mic night. Come join us at another...
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13min
September 15, 2015 'Music! Potato!' & 'The Wake' - Ruth & Roisin
Two true stories inspired by the theme of 'Culture Shock', from our open mic night in Brixton, south London.Ruth moves to China and quickly realises her phrase book is not going to be much use.Then, we hear how a family wake reminded Roisin of her Irish roots.LAST CHANCE: if you haven't heard our contribution to the Radio 4 show Truth Be Told, now is the time. It's available on the BBC iPlayer for one more week (even if you live outside the UK): www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b066w9gg
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13min
September 09, 2015 'Glory' - Maryam & Daniel - True Stories Told Live
Two stories from our recent open mic in Hackney. Maryam has a breakdown and finds recovery in the least likely place. Then, Daniel helps defend a friend and is rewarded in unexpected ways.
There's still time to hear our contribution to Radio 4: Truth Be Told is available to download via the iPlayer Radio app, or you can stream it on their website. Spread the word so they might make more!
Spark is produced by founder Joanna Yates and a large team of volunteers. Audio production by Matt Hill with support from Kirsty McQuire and Hannah Ratcliffe.

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16min
September 02, 2015 The Canyon - Yang May Ooi - True Stories Live in London
From the archives - back in April 2012, Yang May Ooi joined us in London for stories of 'Back From The Brink'.
Spark is back with a full programme of events his autumn - join us for nights in London and elsewhere by heading to stories.co.uk
AND if you haven't heard it already, listen to the true stories pilot for BBC Radio 4, called Truth Be Told.
It's produced by our podcast producer Matt Hill and presented by friend of the pod Helen Zaltzman (The Allusionist, Answer Me This).

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8min
August 04, 2015 SPECIAL: Sex Worker stories
WARNING: this episode contains honest, open accounts of sexual activity
Special guest Miranda Kane hosted a Spark night where sex workers from across Britain share their true stories. This episode features our highlights: from eccentric clients to the unusual - and hilarious - situations in which women can find themselves.
In keeping with Spark's mission to connect people through true stories, this partnership with the Sex Workers Open University (SWOU) provides a platform for people to tell and frame their own stories for themselves. We welcome all stories and all people. This event follows in Spark's tradition of partnering with organisations that advocate for voices and issues rarely represented in the media.
For more information on SWOU, visit their Facebook...
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1h 8min
July 21, 2015 In Flames - Paul Case & Azariah France-Williams - True Stories Live in London
Two stories from a recent London night, where the theme was In Flames. In the first story, whilst hitchhiking through Laos, Paul grabs a ride he instantly regrets. Then, Azariah tell a story of a family friend with a penchant for lighting fires.
There's one week left to win tickets to an upcoming Spark night - simply fill in our one minute survey about the podcast and you'll enter the draw.
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10min

FAQs about Spark - True Stories Live:

How many episodes does Spark - True Stories Live have?

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