25.09.15 • ‘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…15.09.15 • ‘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
15.09.15 • ‘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
09.09.15 • ‘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.
09.09.15 • ‘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.