Spark - True Stories Live

South African David Stevenson reveals how he helped his older sister Mary after she fell pregnant.From October 2010, when our true stories were packaged with the theme Saints and Sinners.Spark London is still produced by Joanna Yates, and this podcast is put together by Matt Hill. So there.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While Helena finds it easy to make up a new persona, she finds it more difficult to stop.From November 2010, from our evening of Mistaken Identity stories.Next month we'll be releasing our first CD of stories by some of our favourite storytellers... more details to follow soon!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Giovanni kicks off our series on Saints or Sinners, just in time for Halloween...Be sure to drop by in just two week's time for our next show: Mistaken Identity...For more info, head to sparklondon.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon moves to the countryside and dreams of flight - this is the tale of his escape.From September 2009, from a theme that has been struck from the records...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The intricacies of a Caesarean section birth, laid bare by Jane in May 2010.Coming soon - a brand new, open mike night opening in central London. You heard it here first!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Catherine Hall's lovely story of crossing a quite literal line to enter the US.Our next live Spark event will be themed 'Saints or Sinners' on October 18th... Tickets available via sparklondon.com, plus information if you have a story you'd like to tell.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sonja Todd paints a pretty picture of Wales in this story from our September special on stories that 'Cross the Line'.On October 18th we'll be hosting a night on the theme of 'Saints and Sinners'. Take a look at sparklondon.com for details...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rachel professes a startling amount of knowledge on New York's toilets. This story from September 2010 is partly about how that happened... For more stories, videos and pictures head to sparklondon.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Final piece of archive for a while... This is Simon Rollings in February 2009, talking about his run-in with the law.Spark London is live on the first Monday of every month at the Canal Cafe Theatre, near Little Venice. Come down and watch - you know, whenever's convenient.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another from the archives - so the sound can be a little 'crunchy'.Maroulla's mother sends her to a very different school to the rest of her family. From April 2009's theme, 'Payback'.Next month sees the return of Spark: we're after stories of Crossing The Line. If you're in London on 6th September, drop by the Canal Cafe Theatre and listen...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elena's short of money and a friend has a job offer... but is this the sort of job she should take? From May 2010, where the theme was, 'Under Cover.'  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vanessa is not your typical spark - as she is constantly reminded in this tale from June 2010, where the theme was Animal Magnetism.No live Sparks until the autumn/fall, but if you're in Ediniburgh in August why not check out the Storyteller's Club: daily at the Pleasance Courtyard.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

True stories told live from the stage. Colin's new job involves wearing a suit - could this be the beginning of a career? From March 2010, where the theme was 'Lost and Found.'  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spark London's podcast producer steps up and tells his own true story, just to prove anyone can.If you have a story, and no-one else can help, maybe it's time you tried... sparklondon.com.Also check out our Facebook group for videos and unusual post-show chatter.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Catherine Semark regales a Spark London crowd in June 2008 in her stories of mistaken identity - or rather, pretending to be other people.It's from the archive, so the sound quality  is not tip-top...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Craig tells this ghostly tale as part of our residency at the Blue Elephant Theatre in June 2010...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ailin takes a year in South America and becomes a matador. Sort of.From June 2010 at the Blue Elephant Theate in Camberwell - where we had a week-long residency.If you would like a Spark London evening email Jo at sparklondon@gmail.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Virginie kicks off our summer of stories from the Blue Elephant Theatre in Camberwell.Pablo the cat is lost - but Virginie and her flatmates have a plan to get him back. From June 2010.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spark London's founder Joanna Yates tells this story of Home from April 2010.Just two weeks until Spark takes over the Blue Elephant Theatre in south London: if you have a story on the themes of Animal Magnatism, Home, Special Delivery, Guts or Close Calls, please get in touch at blueelephant@sparklondon.com...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From May 2010, hot off the press, the true story of how Tony came to change his career.Spark London is produced by Joanna Yates, with audio production by Matt Hill at rethinkdaily.co.uk...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.