Stay ConnectedConnecting 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 specials. Like what you hear? Come to an event for the full experience – full details at stories.co.uk
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A true story recorded at our open mic night in Hackney in August 2014. Hannah hasn't been to the dentist for ten years - now, as an adult, can she overcome her childhood fear?
This is the second dentist-related story we've had on the podcast. If you liked this, why not try The Dentist - Emily Lewsen, or subscribing to our podcast...
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True stories told live, featuring highlights from our sixth Best of Spark showcase at the Canal Cafe Theatre in West London, presented by Charley Harrison.
In this half hour, Countdown competitor Andy draws inspiration from his two grannies, Nina's obsession with the past leads her to change her future, and Peter discovers £60,000 sitting in his account one morning.
We'll be at Wilderness Festival near Oxford in August, as well as our regular open mic nights in Hackney and Brixton. More details at sparklondon.com/attend.php
Photo courtesy of Andy Bodle.
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In a break with tradition, we have something a little different time: comedian Chris Neill (Radio 4's Just a Minute), reads two fantastic true stories he had committed to paper.
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Unhappy and out of love, Lauretta takes a job as a tour guide at a haunted castle.
From April 2014, when the theme of our open mic in Hackney was Hello/Goodbye...
If you liked Lauretta’s story, you’ll love The Best of Spark London: where we showcase our favourite stories of the month and introduce some specials guests - and on July 7th we welcome Chris Neill. If you a are a fan of Radio 4’s Just a Minute then you’ll already know that Chris is a fantastic storyteller and comedian. That’s Best of Spark London, Monday 7th July at 7.30 in Maida Vale, London....
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Charley Harrison presents yet more highlights from our monthly 'Best of' night in Warwick Avenue - featuring storytellers from our open mic nights in Hackney and Brixton, plus special guests.
In this edition, we hear:
* the fastest ways to lose your job in the circus
* how to react when propositioned for sex by a stranger
* why comfort food led one man to a life-changing experience
All told live on stage by Tony Hickson, Lauren Stone and Tamer Kattan. If you'd like to hear more stories, why not subscribe and consume our back catalogue?
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Kirsty told this story at our Hackney open mic in May 2014, when the theme was 'dancing'.
On Monday 2nd June we're back at the Canal Cafe Theatre for Best of Spark London with special guest Tamer Kattan (The Moth, Comedy Store). Expect stories that are unusual, hilarious, tragic, heart-warming - and true. Tamer Kattan is a multi-award winning comedian born in Cairo and raised in California, who has toured internationally. He is uniquely aware of the human condition and passionately believes that comedy is a weapon of the underdog. Don't miss him live - details here.
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Charley Harrison presents three life-changing true stories from our latest Best of Spark London show at the Canal Cafe Theatre in West London, featuring:
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Sally meets a handsome stranger - but before she can say hello properly, she may have to say goodbye...
From our open mic night in Hackney, when the theme was Hello/Goodbye.
PLUS: listen out for a special message at the end of this week's podcast from comedian Sarah Bennetto.
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Three true stories told live from the stage - and a warning, this episode contains some very adult themes.
In today's programme:
* Sudeshna escapes war-torn Uganda thanks to her father
* Alix Fox reveals her unusual sense of smell, caused by synesthesia
* Richard apologises using a napkin
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This really sweet, true story by Terry Freedman was told in Brixton in February. He was lined up for March's Best of Spark evening but had to pull out with flu - get well soon Terry!
Here's the original telling, complete with a time limit he effortlessly runs over, at our unrehearsed, open mic event Upstairs at the Ritzy Cinema.
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