Spectacularly failing or failing spectacularly. Stories about times when things just didn't go to plan. Ruinous moments that you orchestrated, were the victim of or just allowed things to get so out of hand that they went too far. We know great life lessons come from failures, so jump up on stage, share these pivotal life moments and if you fail for this theme, well, then maybe you just told the perfect story.

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Is there any other kind of lover? Is there any other kind of pain? We're really all just fools in love! What crazy, ridiculous things have you done whilst under the spell of 'love'? Did you make a fool of yourself or watch someone else travel down that well trodden path? Were you blinded by love? Took you years to see the real person you were dating, or married to? What did you do to get away? How did you realise? We're here to share your pain, your joy, excitement, embarrassment and the exact moment when you realised, 'o, no, I am a fool again'. Don't be a fool tonight, come along and share in the friendliest and most welcoming true storytelling night in London.

Sometimes we all have to say goodbye to something or someone we love. These moments have a great depth, a meaning that  transcends what we can appreciate at the time. Tonight we're sharing our stories of these moments; times we've parted ways with someone. Maybe we expected to see them again? Maybe it was the last time we saw them alive. Or the last time we saw them in love? Or as the person we remembered them. Maybe it was a place that we departed from for the last time, or with a person you had created memories with there. Perhaps you had to let go of an object, a treasured item, a piece of clothing or even a vehicle or secret you'd kept bottled inside. We can guarantee that you'll devour each and every one of the sumptuous stories told at the friendliest true storytelling night in London and we'll part ways with a level of poignance that one day, maybe, you'll turn into a story yourself. 

We all make mistakes. Mistakes maketh humankind. From the massive to the teeny tiny. We'll be sharing stories of times our mistakes ruined something big, or maybe a little mistake that felt gigantic to you. Perhaps it was a mistake that affected us and led to a spiral of events beyond our wildest nightmares or a series of errors that took us to exactly where we were meant to be. Don't make the mistake of staying at home when you could be laughing, loving, connecting and frolicking at the friendliest true storytelling night in London. 

Our favourite person, holiday, pet, family member, meal, gathering, jumper, hat, concert or mistake. We all have a favourite somethingorother and what better time of year to bask in our favourite things than during the coldest and darkest month. We will be sharing stories from our favourite and fondest memories which will bring a little joy to us all as we reminisce about these wonderful moments. Expect laughter, tears and beautiful connections from your favourite, friendliest and most welcoming true storytelling night in London. 

They’re our best friends, our softest cuddle buddies, source of food, highlights of adventure and, well, they do the cutest things, don’t they? Could it be a rare animal spotting, or a time your dog ate your birthday cake? What you saw on safari or the fish you caught to stay alive? Maybe an animal saved your life or you saved theirs? We’d love to hear about the magical effect animals have had on you, wrapped up in a delicious story to share at the friendliest storytelling night in London.

What goes up must come down. Pride comes before a fall. Life is a rollercoaster. All good things come to an end. Our stories this evening follow the tried-and-tested formulas for life where wonderful things can turn sour. This is where drama lies, waiting for us to build ourselves up before we inevitably crash. Some of these may be self-inflicted, caused by the weather, old friends or enemies or just purely circumstantial. Come and revel in our collective misfortune as you venture to the friendliest storytelling night in London. We wish you a safe journey home :)

Our true storytelling shows are friendly, open, intimate and honest and the stories moving, life-affirming, shocking, captivating or just plain hilarious. It's different to a comedy show where the expectation is laughter... here laughter comes, but it's a part of a whole breadth of other emotions and reactions to the stories and it makes for a rich, fulfilling evening's entertainment. So come on down and experience one of the friendliest and most memorable nights of true-life storytelling.

Ever needed a solid dose of reality? Did you need to dish out a reality check to someone? Were you welcomed back to the real world? Or maybe you just needed to calm down, listen to wise words or simply wished you had. Maybe this theme made you remember a series of evens in a new light. We’re sharing our stories of these moments and so much more. Take a long hard look at your Tuesday night, give yourself a reality check and make your way down to the friendliest storytelling night in London.

Our true storytelling shows are friendly, open, intimate and honest and the stories moving, life-affirming, shocking, captivating or just plain hilarious. It's different to a comedy show where the expectation is laughter... here laughter comes, but it's a part of a whole breadth of other emotions and reactions to the stories and it makes for a rich, fulfilling evening's entertainment. So come on down and experience one of the friendliest and most memorable nights of true-life storytelling.

Breaking Up. Breaking Down. Breaking a Leg. Breakthroughs. Breakaways. Breakouts. Take Break. Clean Break. Maybe you broke a habit, a record, a fall, some bread, a silence or the mould. There are so many ways to break something and we’re here to share the journey of the things you have broken, whether it’s physical, psychological or metaphorical. Come join us while we share our stories and you might even get a chance to share yours, after the half-time break.

A premonition. A lifelong goal. A fleeting wish that became a reality. Tonight we’re sharing tales of dreams coming true. This could be a dream crush, dream date, dream team. dreamboat, D:ream, living the dream, the American Dream, a pip dream, dreaming on, dreaming up, wet dreams or something simply worked like a dream, even for a brief moment. We love tenuous links to our theme so therefore anything goes here at Natural Born Storytellers. Make sure you’re not dreaming by coming along to the friendliest and most welcoming evening of true storytelling in London.

When you were younger, did you need any help, in any way? Are you now more self-assured because of that help? Did it open your mind? Help you open doors that you otherwise never knew existed? Maybe you were feeling down, unappreciated or someone helped you get back on track. Did you receive this help from somebody? Anybody? We’d love to hear your stories of how this help has changed your life in many ways. So ask a friend for a bit of help to get you down to the friendliest true storytelling night in London.

A great game, even pairing or a balanced tie. Compatible persons or an excellent combination. Perhaps you’d been searching for the Yin for your Yang or the tit for your tat. Maybe you hit if off, struck out or watched the best event of your life. Maybe you matched with just the right person on just the right app. And hey, check yourself out. I know that Natural Born Storytellers will be a good match for you, tonight. So come on down and enjoy the friendliest storytelling night in London.

A wild night on the town or a night spent in the wild? Perhaps your evening went a little crazy with adventures, bars, parties, festivals or adventure. Or were you at odds with nature? Left alone in the wild; woods, savanna, desert, mountains or beaches? What kind of wild, wilderness evening-time moments have made it into your tale? A moonlight stroll, a raging thunderstorm or the sounds of nature at your doorstep? The stories this evening will keep you on the edge of your seat as you make it down to the friendliest (and wildest) storytelling night in London.

Sometimes things are just meant to be. They feel right, like they’re written in the stars or it was our destiny all along. Maybe something happened and in hindsight we realised that it had to be this way. Perhaps it was a spot of good fortune, extreme luck or a fortuitous mistake. Perhaps karma worked its magic or maybe you achieved a goal you’d been striving for. So head on down to the storytelling event you know you’re meant to be at, for a feast of true life tales from your favourite Natural Born Storytellers.

Never again. Never enough. Never-ending. Is there ever a good time for never? Perhaps something happened that made you question it’s true meaning, you tried something again after giving it up, or you made completely sure you were rid of that thing? Did you embark on an adventure of a lifetime, give up something for good or have an horrific experience? Perhaps you said you’d never get on stage again… and, well, here you are. Never say you’re staying home on the same night as the friendliest true storytelling show in London.

A new city, new job, new partner, new hobby or a new lease of life. We’re sharing stories of times when we dusted off those cobwebs, took a leap into the unknown or started something completely different. Maybe it was enforced and it lead to untold growth or a deep depression, or was it a powerful personal choice that had unexpected consequences? It’s time to clear out your diaries, get yourself on the straight and narrow and head on down to listen to some brand new stories about brand new starts at the friendliest storytelling night in London.

Tis the season for family gatherings, office parties, delightful presents and a plethora of ways to completely mess things up. Did you make a fool of yourself during any holiday season? Turn up in the wrong outfit, with the wrong partner or even to the wrong house! What sort of calamities have you been a part of? A dinner where everything goes awry. A guest who messes things up? Perhaps someone made an unwanted pass or you were mistaken for someone else. Let’s celebrate this festive season by having a jolly good ho-ho-ho at our own misfortunes. Don’t make a faux-pas and stay at home… come on out and join the friendliest and most connective true storytelling night around. What could possibly go wrong?

A great piece of advice, close friendships, halcyon memories and reminders of all things beautiful. Maybe it was a little nudge that pushed you in the right direction, or a perfect piece of wisdom that helped ease your mind. You could have heard your alarm clock at just the right time or maybe something seemed friendly at first, but took a darker turn. All we can say is coming along and let us regale you with stories new and old, from our repertoire of wonderful tellers and enthusiastic audience members. Take heed of our friendly reminder to get yourself down to the warmest and most welcoming nights of true storytelling you'll ever discover.

Isn’t life a treat? Something delectable, delicious, insidious or too tempting to resist? Were you the recipient of this wonderful thing or did you go out of your way to make someone else feel special? Ever played a trick on someone? Did it go well or did it all go horribly wrong? Perhaps they were incredibly happy or they ended up in hospital Do you identify as a Trickster or, maybe Treating is more your jam. Whichever way you swing, however you identify, come and treat yourself to the perfect evening of true storytelling…

We could be hanging by a thread, at our wits end or the final straw. It could be your finest threads hanging in your closet, or your most cherished, well-worn, item of clothing. Maybe you have a story about threading the needle, balance, a finely poised situation or simply teaching someone how to sew. Needles, cotton, the gallows pole, a beautiful gift you hung from the wall, ceiling or your neck or maybe you have a story about the time you were strung up, tethered down or simply just hanging around. Maybe there is just a common thread running though your story. So put on your Tuesday night threads and come on down to share our wonderful array of true stories tenuously linked to our theme… who knows… you might even share one yourself.

Whoops-a-Daisy! Maybe we tripped, said the wrong thing or made a terrible mistake. A childhood story of falling over, or a slip-up as an adult that needed an elaborate explanation. Getting it wrong, covering it up or simply a story about daisies in spring? It’s a rather silly theme, and we’re expecting a bunch of rather silly, yet touching, raw and honest stories about the times when the world sometimes goes ‘whoops-a-daisy’. Don’t make the mistake of staying home, come join us at the friendliest and most welcoming true storytelling night around.

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In this fun and intimate workshop, we will share stories, play games and help craft moments from your life into captivating true stories.

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And they all lived happily ever after. What a fitting final theme for Once Upon a Tuesday. We began as lockdown started and the world became a very different place. We are now emerging into a new normal as we hope to live all out happily ever afters. We’re gathering today to share stories about times when things worked out well, or at least, seemed to. It’s all about perspective, so our stories tonight will be told with positivity and the usual raw, honesty you’ve come to expect from your family of Natural Born Storytellers. Maybe it was a fairytale ending or it was said in hope, either way, we’d love you to join us for our last Once Upon a Tuesday (at least until summer’s over).

Stuck in the mud. Stuck on a problem. Stuck in the middle with you? Maybe you got egg on your face? Or another sticky substance somewhere else? Situations that are awkward, embarrassing, weird, tough or just plain wrong? Did you rise above it and turn it into something brilliant? Or maybe you faltered and learned a valuable lesson? This afternoon we're sharing stories about the times we found ourselves in these tough spots and tricky moments.

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It was meant to be! Times when things just worked out and came together perfectly. Maybe you were involved in a daring caper, an escape from a dangerous place, but someone just worked out almost too well. Maybe it was meeting the right person at the right time, catching a bus, missing a boat, or finding a long lost letter. Sometimes moments come together so perfectly that they are deserving of story. It’s been 2 years since our last regular live show and what a beautiful way to start again, with positive and affirming stories for when life works out okay. So, get your timings perfect and head on down to Aces and Eights for your monthly dose of true storytelling magic.

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Tales of sex, heartbreak, woe, Tinder, lost loves, deep romances, missed opportunities and epic divorces. We want your sex stories filthy, funny, shameful, sweet, romantic and deeply personal. We've all got a few sexcapades in our closets, so come and air them at our refreshingly honest night of true-life storytelling and share our collective pre-Valentine Day's disillusion!

Being at nature’s mercy can be an exhilarating experience; making you realise just how powerful it can be. Tonight we’re sharing stories about our encounters with wind, rain, fire, water and anything else the earth can throw at us. Or possibly we take a scientific route, experiments in the lab, the power of nitrogen, hydrogen or simply just air. Whatever your take on the theme, let’s hunker down, stay safely indoors as we prepare to meet the elements.

Getting caught, stuck, nowhere to run, sometimes things just don’t quite work out the way we planned and we end up caught in a trap. What do we do? Where do we go? How do we get out of here? Let us regale you with stories of the times we were caught, daring escapes, foolish moves and delightful escapades await from the comfort of your own home.

Sometimes we’re left with nothing but the clothes on our backs, so let’s share stories about our favourite items of clothing. A trusty jacket, your unbelievable socks, leggings that last a lifetime, your transformational hat or the shoes that saved your life. What are the items in your wardrobe that have the best stories? Bring them, wear them and lets spin a yarn with your favourite natural born storytellers.