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May 18, 2025

Next show tomorrow (Monday)! Plus, sneak preview for June & alumni news

Join us tomorrow night! On Monday 19th May at 7:30 pm we’ll be serving up another evening of fresh, funny, and moving stories at The Phoenix, Cavendish Square. Our lovely MC Victoria Dry will guide us through the night. If you arrive early, mention “True Story” at the upstairs pub for a 10 % discount on food or a pint.

Lineup image for True Story show on May 19
Lineup Update: We are delighted that the brilliant Dan McGill is joining the lineup. FYI Neil Kinsella will be appearing later in the year—something to look forward to!

June 16th LIVE Show: Just for subscribers—below is a sneak preview of the storytellers taking the stage next month. If you want to grab your tickets now, you can find them here along with future show dates.

Lineup image for True Story show on June 16
Here’s the lineup so far for June — with more to be announced!

Next DRAFT Workshop: Join us on June 2nd for our monthly mix of stories, feedback, and good company. Whether you’re bringing a rough-cut of a story to test out or just want to listen in with a drink in hand, you’re welcome. If you'd like to tell a draft story, sign up in advance—free spaces fill quickly. Full details are here.

Alumni Spotlight: Did you catch Alfie Dry’s story back in ~2020 about trying to bring his drag alter-ego to the school stage? Miss Take has levelled-up since then, and you can see her latest show live on Thursday 22 May at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern. A crowd from the True Story community will be there, so come say hi, share a drink, and make sure you’re in your seat before the bell rings! Tickets here.

Image of Miss Take's upcoming show A Touch of Class
Come see how past storyteller Alfie Dry has developed his drag artistry as Miss Take!

We look forward to seeing you at a LIVE show soon, at RVT, or at a DRAFT workshop!

Michelle, Victoria, Ellis and the True Story team

poster for Far East festival in London
The band behind our podcast theme song is performing at the Far East festival on 31 May.

PS: Love the song that opens our podcast? That’s Sea Noise. Catch them live on 31 May at the Far East Festival, hosted across 10 of East London's independent venues. One £12 ticket gives access to 22 shows and 200 artists over 4 days. (We have no connection—just thought it was a cool-sounding fest supporting indie venues and artists at a time when that’s so needed!)

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