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Image by: Joanna Yates 

Gap Year - Ailin Conant

From: Matt Hill
Series: Spark London
Length: 09:36

Ailin takes a year in Europe and becomes a matador. Kind of. Read the full description.

4687898370_959cfdbb8d_m_small A true story from Ailin's short-lived time in Spain, spreading the word of equality in bull rings.

Spark London showcases the stories of the everyday residents across this World City.

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Piece Description

A true story from Ailin's short-lived time in Spain, spreading the word of equality in bull rings.

Spark London showcases the stories of the everyday residents across this World City.

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crazy gringa

wow only knew bits and pieces before - hopefully Ailin has settled down into a life of prosaic normality

Broadcast History

Internet only.

Intro and Outro

INTRO:

It's summer, and thousands of students across the country are embarking on years abroad.

Ailin Conant spent a year in Spain, and ended up a matador. Kinda.

This is from Spark London, a storytelling event held in England.

OUTRO:

Musical Works

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

Additional Credits

Live Show Producer - Joanna Yates

Related Website

www.sparklondon.com