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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As our night at the Canal Cafe prepares to return next week, here's a couple of stories told at our monthly open mic night in Brixton.
DISCOVER: how Anna Banana got her nickname
LISTEN: why Brian's date didn't go as planned
If you fancy dropping by, it's a fun evening and it's pay-what-you-can. Head to our website for more information: sparklondon.com.
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We're back - after a short break - with more true stories.
Alex dropped into one of our open-mike nights in Brixton last week and told this story on our night about 'Parents'.
And if you have a story of 'Land & Water', why not drop Joanna an email for our event at the Canal Cafe Theatre on 5 September?
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It is the height of the cold war when Donald attempts to get out of national service. But is he out of the war entirely? From July 2011, where the theme was work.
Our live shows take a break in August, but storytelling continues here unabated. In fact, we'll be taking requests next month: so if you have a favourite storyteller, let us know and we'll dig another out of the archives. Email: jo@sparklondon.com with your suggestions.
Thanks for listening!
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Alex returns to the Canal Cafe Theatre, a place that she used to work (and gave Spark London its big break) to tell her story. From July 2011, where the theme was 'Work.'
Our live shows take a break in August, but storytelling continues here unabated. In fact, we'll be taking requests next month: so if you have a favourite storyteller, let us know and we'll dig another out of the archives Email joanna@sparklondon.com with your suggestions.
Thanks for listening!
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Sarah describes life after work and battles at the Job Centre. From July 2011 at the Canal Cafe Theatre in Little Venice.
NEXT EVENT: 18th July at the Ritzy in Brixton. If you have a story - or just want to listen - then just come down. Tickets are Pay What You Can.
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Shaun became a millionaire in his twenties. This is the story of what happened next.
Our next show is on the 18th July at the Ritzy in Brixton - where the theme will be 'Lost or Found'. If you have a story - or just want to listen - then just come down. Tickets are Pay What You Can.
Shaun's book, Hard Time - A Brit in America's Toughest Jail, is available on Amazon.
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Olivia embarks on a series of trials and tribulations after agreeing to go on a skiing holiday... From April 2009, when the theme was 'Trails'.
Spark London is produced by Joanna Yates - and the theme is by Dan Weltman, to whom we are much obliged.
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Mathy tells her true story about life after the loss of her father - where a meeting with the London Scanner's Club changes her path.
Just three weeks to go until our Spark Norfolk event - if you live in the area, or fancy a long weekend break, you could do far worse than clicking here for details.
Other things you can do as you listen...
• If you have a story, email us at joanna@sparklondon.com
• Get our Twitter feed for the latest news on our...
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When Kenneth meets a man with Hollywood-like good looks, he turns on all the charm he has. But he hasn't reckoned on an even bigger challenge... From June 2011, where the theme was 'Crossroads.'
On June 20th we'll be back at the Ritzy in Brixton - it's open mike, so come with a story of no more than five minutes and we'll put you on. Or just drop by and listen - your choice entirely.
Other things you can do as you listen...
• If you have a story, email us at
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Shareen was always a naughty girl, but will a trip to India finally set her on the straight and narrow? It's a piece from our every-growing archive, way back in March 2009, when the theme was Space.
Other things you can do as you listen...
• If you have a story, mail us at joanna@sparklondon.com
• Get our Twitter feed for the latest news on our events
• Join our Facebook group
• See our pics on Flickr
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