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Spark in the Press

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A Conversation with Joanna Yates founder of SPARK, London’s First True Storytelling Club

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Comedy Review

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Grant’s True Tales Presents Spark London Storytelling

It’s a flawless story telling format that took this very reviewer from her seat at Riddles Court to every cornder of the globe in just under and hour.

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‘Everybody’s talking about ‘Spark London Storytelling’

Britains first true-storytelling club

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How to change your life at 60, The Guardian

I discovered something even better than writing stories – I found I could tell them.

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Gather round for a story at Spark London

Held each month at north London’s Canal Café Theatre, Spark brings together storytellers from all walks of life. Be they car dealers or bankers, the one thing they have in common is that they share true stories with the audience. Events sell out, so with standing room only, the crowds will keep you warm to

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Cosy things to do in London, Time Out

Held each month at north London’s Canal Café Theatre, Spark brings together storytellers from all walks of life. Be they car dealers or bankers, the one thing they have in common is that they share true stories with the audience. Events sell out, so with standing room only, the crowds will keep you warm too.

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Hear True Stories by Candlelight, Gabriella Apicella

Since its first outing, Spark London has clearly established a devoted following.

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Storytelling nights spring up all over London, Evening Standard

Spark London, Britain’s first true-storytelling club, holds events on the first Monday of the month at the Canal Café Theatre in Little Venice, for ordinary Londoners to talk about their life experiences.

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1000 things to do in London

Spark London gets a mention in this guide along with lots of other great things to do for less than 10.

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Celebrating the small and near by Richard Godwin, Evening Standard

So simple, yet on last night’s evidence, Joanna’s Spark Club is at the avant-garde of a new post-celebrity culture. And Miss Yates can use that on her press releases if she wants, though Spark Club doesn’t really need any such hot air.

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The story of your life – On stage tonight! Andy Bodle, The Guardian

Welcome to Spark, Britain’s first true-storytelling club night.

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