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Image by: Joanna Yates 

Hard Times - Craig Taylor

From: Matt Hill
Series: Spark London
Length: 07:57

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Moving into an apartment in Camden, Canadian Craig Taylor can't help but feel the past coming to get him... Read the full description.

Craig_small True stories told live on the stage - Spark London hold events across London, from all walks of life.

This story, from June 2010, comes from the Blue Elephant Theatre in Camberwell.

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Piece Description

True stories told live on the stage - Spark London hold events across London, from all walks of life.

This story, from June 2010, comes from the Blue Elephant Theatre in Camberwell.

Broadcast History

Internet only.

Intro and Outro

INTRO:

This ghostly tale was told in London in front of a live audience - Craig Taylor finds himself in an abandoned house, trying not to think about its long past...

OUTRO:

Spark London is a regular storytelling night in London, much like the Moth in New York. You can check out more of their work on YouTube too.

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Spark London Theme Dan Weltman Man Mountain Music 2008 00:30

Additional Credits

Live producer - Joanna Yates
Audio Production - Matt Hill, rethinkdaily.co.uk

Related Website

www.sparklondon.com