Raw, true, alternative storytelling. Join Michael, Nat, Jools and Chris as we pick our favourite stories from recent Natural Born Storytellers events and dip into the archives for our best past tales. We love creating fun, friendly and welcoming spaces for anyone to share true stories from their l…
A feast of the senses as we travel with Kash to his favourite places brought upon by the most unexpected lockdown encounter.
Follow Emily as she goes to extreme lengths to make one of her dreams in moving to London. a reality.
Chris ups sticks, moves and tries to turn his life around, when he has a profound encounter with a man at his new place to work that makes him question everything.
A road trip of epic proportions beckons for young Nancy after she invites herself along for the ride of her young life.
Lavinia takes us on a journey of the senses, on all manner of transportation, as she ventures out to the big city for the first time on her own.
All Rachel wants for Christmas is a Kitten. Will her family get her one? How does her relationship to cats change as she gets older? What does it take for her to become the youngest cat lady ever? Join her to find out! If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
A monumental decision to leave London is waylaid when Kash forgets his keys and spends the evening wandering the empty streets of London and experiences it in a whole new light. What memories does he rediscover as he journeys through his recent past? Join him for a sumptuous experience that will leave you longing to walk the streets all night. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Reliving his worst nightmare in the middle of a music festival, Michael makes his way through a sea of people, hoping to find safety and solace. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Stephen expertly weaves a tales that begins with a random collection of inserted implements and evolves into a musing on his ever evolving relationship with death, when he finds himself outside his comfort zone at a crazy San Franciscan festival. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Nights out, snogging boys, dating rebels, getting grounded and unable to sleep, Esther spends her teenage years searching for the feeling of being loved. Will she figure out this puzzle as she grows wiser and escape the expectations of her youth? If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
The stakes are high as Fiona returns home to a family gathering of highly successful brothers and sisters. Will she live up to the expectations she's set for herself? Will her salad-making skills live on in the lore of her family's history? There is only one way to find out... If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Ashley is about to run a marathon, she goes through intense training, but the best work is done on herself as she searches for her 'why' with every step. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. A family trip to Wonderland puts Michael in an awkward position as he tries to defend his new identity. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Nancy sits with her patient in a long corridor, waiting for her cancer treatment, when a new member joins their small family and a small outburst forces her to deal with her past. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Being the good girl at school, getting the best grades and making her parents proud was what Marie was great at, until she meets a boy who turns her school life upside down. A story that builds to a glorious crescendo as you're transported right into a visceral transformational experience. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Told by Emily Turner: A brutally honest and raw tale of one woman's quest to find the enjoyment and thrill that comes from having sex with a good person. Told gorgeously by Emily, you'll find true moments of connection, hang your head in shame and punch the air in delight as she sweeps you up and take you along for her ride. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Told by Kash Raja... After a long day at the office, when he is all alone, Kash decides to whip out his essential pieces of kit in order to give himself a well deserved treat. A truly hilarious and expertly told story with a rather fulfilling climax. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
told by Ilaria Paseri... Honouring the life of her pets, Ilaria gives us a glorious insight into the lengths her family will go to preserve the memories of their fallen animal comrades. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Does the perfect photo of a Rhino exist? Sue and Slim head Into the Forest to experience nature head-on, until they encounter the perfect scene and Slim takes matters into his own hands. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Conscripted into the South African army as an unwilling participant, Peter rebels against the strict regime in his own way, until one day things catch up with him. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
A rip-roaring, nail-biting and adrenaline-fuelled ride through a story that pits child vs nature as, you guessed it, Ashley comes face-to-face with a bear. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Marie exercises a little patience when dealing with her slightly-less-than-perfect boyfriend in a story that is eminently relatable. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Waking up in the middle of the night in a strange house leads Andrew on a series of unexpected adventures. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Trying to make a bit of extra cash on the side leads Jools into unknown territory as he battles his office and his conscience as he begins working the oldest profession. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
An extremely funny telling of a rather serious existential crisis which grips the mind of a young girl as she questions whether there is a heaven or a hell whilst finding her place inbetween. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Jenny receives the most wonderful present as a child and we follow her life's journey with her accordion and the joy it brings to everyone around her. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
An inquisitve and daring Ashley experiences her sexual awakening in a blaze of fast cars, high school parties and, well... that would be telling, now... won't it? If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Told for the theme of 'conflict', Felix battles his personal demons to figure out what brings him true happiness and meaning in life. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Chris is visited by the imp of the perverse when he decides to play a prank on his housemate who is out on a date, with quite unexpected consequences. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
A double double of embarrassing moments, brought to you by our audience members, sharing a pair of spontaneous stories about bodily functions. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
A truly fascinating tale of an avid reader's lifetime obsession with books and the legacy he left behind. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
The beautiful story of a brother and sister, growing up togther and experiencing highs and lows on their journey towards acceptance. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
An innocent upbringing leads to some serious misunderstandings as Emily begins discovering her body. Embarrassing, charming and unbearably funny. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
All your life you've been searching for something and that something is a pair of musical themed stories. Nic is dragged along to an Irish folk gig and Katie shares the tale of her favourite band in the world. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Muthoni traverses a series of challenges in order to see Millie Jackson - the biggest concert Kenya has ever experienced, as we follow every twist as she realises her teenage dream. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
After embarrassing himself when trying to ask a girl on a date, Duncan sets himself up for the most humiliating of challenges, which he jumps into with delight. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Connecting to his grandfather through stories, we are treated to the story of his life and how his journey intertwines with Nadaav along the way. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Almost scared off by a childhood fear, Kash develops feelings for a girl and her dog, and the most beautiful love story emerges. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Scott's grandmother adores her dogs and the legacy she leaves behind when she dies comes to define our protagonist and his family. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
A family holiday to Botswana is beset with food-related problems as Marie comes face to face with the stark realities of tinned goods. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
A coming of age story of philosophy, love, loss and learnings. Belinda's grandfather's sayings finally hit home as she comes of age in this deeply personal and poignant tale. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Choosing your next pet can be a traumatic experience. Dave and his family decide on the perfect animal and this relateable story takes us on a journey from that moment through the best years of their new pet's life. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
An extraordinary insight into Maddie's family, her connection to her home town and a series of events that transform her outlook on life.If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
A family trip to Wonderland puts Michael in an awkward position as he tries to defend his new identity. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Hilarity ensues as a well planned, passionate weekend with a gorgeous fesitval fling goes awry when Jamie finds himself in 'A Sticky Situation'... If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Trusting her emotions, her mind and everything around her is what guides Lou through the story of 'waking up' to herself after a horrifying event. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Rude boys out to get mashup sees Paul head out with some mates to blaze in dodgy locales, ending up with a bout of bait munchies. You'll understand once you've listened to this story that transports you into the deep, dark carparks of southern England. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
A series of unfortunate events culminates in a windy and freezing-cold drive, cursing her luck as she heads home to deal with the latest thing. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Gry brings a man back to her place and learns the importance of reciprocity and what makes a perfect, or not so perfect partner. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
The perfect boy? Does he exist? Helen finds her dreamboat when she's 15 and we share the highs and lows of their brief, passionate and long-lasting relationship. A story of high hopes and shattered dreams; a dating disasters story at it's most poignant. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims
Warning: Explicit Content. But so so worth it! Brutal, honest, raw, excruciatingly funny and absolutely filthy. Emily returns with a universally relatable dating story that will make you cringe, cry and laugh. If you want to hear more stories like this live, or share your own, pop along to one of our events, listed on www.naturalbornstorytellers.com. Produced and edited by Green Barge Audio, with original music by Nic Sims