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Talking Tales

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In the mood for some bite-sized fiction? Then listen to Talking Tales - short stories and flash fiction, performed by their authors, live in Bristol. Talking Tales is a free, bi-monthly event presented by Stokes Croft Writers. For more information about attending or performing, visit www.stokescroftwriters.com.

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Description:

In the mood for some bite-sized fiction? Then listen to Talking Tales - short stories and flash fiction, performed by their authors, live in Bristol. Talking Tales is a free, bi-monthly event presented by Stokes Croft Writers. For more information about attending or performing, visit www.stokescroftwriters.com.

Twitter:

@SCWriting

Language:

English


Episodes
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Talking Tales #5 - 14th December 2015

1/11/2016
We bring you the live recording of the fifth Talking Tales storytelling event, brought to you by Stokes Croft Writers (www.stokescroftwriters.com). This episode was compered by Tom Parker, and featured the following stories: 1. 'The Holiday Shift' by Tim Popple. 2. 'My Chirstmas List' by Ellen Waddell. 3. 'The Best Christmas Party Ever' by Angela Brooks. 4. 'Sunlight on Snow' by Pete Sutton. 5. 'Bloody Xmas' by Steph Minns. 6. 'The Bauble' by Joanne Hall. 7. 'Snow' by Mark Rutterford. This recording also features live music by Tremolo Ghosts (https://tremologhosts.bandcamp.com/)

Duration:01:51:46

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Talking Tales #4 Presents: Speakeasy – 24th October 2015

11/4/2015
We bring you the live recording of the fourth Talking Tales storytelling event, brought to you by Stokes Croft Writers (www.stokescroftwriters.com) and presenting The Speakeasy as part of the Bristol Festival of Literature (http://unputdownable.org). This episode was compered by Christie Cluett, and featured the following stories: 1. 'Eloquent Bear’s Locked Door Mystery' by Andy Melhuish. 2. 'Sketches of Jealousy' by Joe Smith. 3. 'Still & Always' by Mark Rutterford. 4. '52nd Birthday in Bed' by Christie Cluett. 5. 'Possession' by Kevlin Henney. 6. 'Cold Concern' by Anita MacCallum. 7. 'Death of a Superhero' by Christopher Fielden. This recording also features an interview with local author Tracy Alexander (http://tracyalexander.co.uk/) and live music from Long for the Coast (https://www.facebook.com/longforthecoast).

Duration:01:33:22

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Talking Tales #3 - 17th August 2015

8/24/2015
We bring you the live recording of the third Talking Tales storytelling event, brought to you by Stokes Croft Writers (www.stokescroftwriters.com). This episode was compered by Mel Ciavucco, and featured the following stories: 1. 'Wonder Woman’s Birthday Party' by Mel Ciavucco. 2. 'The Story of Jake and Levin' extract by Nick Edwards. 3. 'From the Far Side of Twilight' by Simon Waltho. 4. 'The Machine Man' by Kath Embling. 5. 'Jago Comes to Dinner' by A A Abbott. 6. 'The Legend of Jack Downey' by Angela Brooks. 7. 'Self Expression' by Mark Rutterford. 8. 'A Fiction Affliction' by Tim Popple. 9. 'Night Reception' by Andy Melhuish.

Duration:00:47:58

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Talking Tales #2 - 15th June 2015

7/1/2015
We bring you the live recording of the second Talking Tales storytelling event, brought to you by Stokes Croft Writers (www.stokescroftwriters.com). This episode was compered by Christie Cluett and Andy Melhuish, and featured the following stories: 1. 'Coulrophobia' by Steph Minns; 2. 'Year of the Pig' by Angela Brooks; 3. 'Reasons Not to Love Me' by Mark Rutterford; 4. 'Museum' by Joe Smith; 5. 'Tu Es Petrus' by Tim Popple; 6. 'Star Signs' by Kevlin Henney; 7. 'Foraging for Bacon' by Thomas David Parker; 8. 'Film Review: Zombies on a Boat' by Mel Ciavucco. (We regret that, due to microphone issues, 'One Green Bottle' by Leah Eades is not available.)

Duration:01:35:51

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Talking Tales #1 - 13th April 2015

4/26/2015
We bring you the live recording of the inaugural Talking Tales storytelling event, brought to you by Stokes Croft Writers (www.stokescroftwriters.com). Presented by Christie Cluett, this event featured the following stories: 1. 'How to Live in a Lift' by Christie Cluett 2. 'On Taking Measures to Eliminate Fair Play' by Kevlin Henney 3. 'Golf Clubs' by Lindsay Turner 4. 'The Witch's House' by Pete Sutton 5. 'Pretending' by Ellen Waddell 6. 'Bristol Monopoly' by A A Abbott 7. 'Zombies on a Boat' by Mel Ciavucco (performed together with Chris Fielden) (We regret that, due to technical issues, the recording of 'Mayfly' by Mark Rutterford and 'A Dark and Stormy Night' by Angela Brooks are unfortunately not available).

Duration:01:05:33