Show pics! Podcast! Alumni news! New venue search! DRAFT!
We have so much news to share! See below for a recap of our most recent live show, news from True Story alumni with a new show and new books in the world, the launch of Season 3 of our podcast, a request for help to find a new venue, and a reminder about our upcoming DRAFT workshops (including today!).
OUR 5th BIRTHDAY SHOW
Big thanks to our storytellers and musical artists, our MC Vic Dry, and every one of you who came to celebrate our 5th birthday on June 17th. What a night! Lots of fun pictures of the festivities below:
BONNIE ODDIE’S ONE WOMAN SHOW at the BITESIZE FESTIVAL
Bonnie Oddie stunned us all with her true story about three generations of women living under one roof and an eventual trip to Dignitas. That powerful story is now an incredible one woman show, playing at the Bitesize Festival at Riverside Studios. As Polly Vernon of The Times said,
“A beautiful, unexpected, compassionate, honest and deeply moving piece of work. Oddie flips from hilarious to devastating and back again in a heartbeat. Truly life - and death - affirming.”
It’s showing on the following dates for the bitesize price of £6.50. Tickets and info here.
Thursday 18th July at 19:15
Saturday 27th July at 18:15
Sunday 28th July at 13:15
NEW BOOKS from the TS COMMUNITY
At least two of our past storytellers have new books in the world.
MELANIE CANTOR’S THE F*CK IT LIST
Hilarious and heart-warming, Melanie’s fabulous second novel asks what it is to be 40 and suddenly single, asking the question, why do we think we need a man to start a family, and what would you do with your own F*ck It List?
BENJI WATERHOUSE’S YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE MAD TO WORK HERE
Dr. Benji’s first book, You Don't Have to Be Mad to Work Here, was published by Penguin Random House in May 2024 and was described by The Times as “hilarious, shocking and urgent... a deeply compassionate book".
SEASON 3 of the PODCAST available WEDNESDAY 17th July
We kick off the season this week with TIHANE’s epic story about a psychedelic trip that leads to life-changing discoveries and her compassionate, compelling interview. You won’t want to miss it. Find us on your favorite podcast app (search for True Story London) and please RATE and REVIEW us!
A NEW SPACE FOR TRUE STORY
Help us find a new spot for live shows! We have LOVED every show we’ve done with the terrific team at 21Soho, but the time has come to find a new venue. If you have suggestions of a great space in central London that supports words and music and 150+ people, we’d love to hear about it. Reply to this message or contact us at truestoryldn@gmail.com
NEXT DRAFT WORKSHOP is MONDAY 15th JULY (TODAY!)
Come join us for draft stories and draft beer with the friendliest, most helpful listeners and new stories at The King’s Arms in Borough near London Bridge station. 15th July, then 12th August. Details here.
YOU MADE IT TO THE END OF THE LONGEST TRUE STORY NEWSLETTER EVER!
Thank you for sticking with us through all the words (and exclamation points) so we could keep you fully updated — we look forward to seeing you soon.
Love Michelle, Vic, Ellis, and Esther