Centre for Stories
Stories
Stories are at the heart of what we do. The aim of our story archive is to make good stories available to a wide audience in the hope of strengthening connections between people and encouraging a more inclusive and informed community.
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Heartlines
Naomi Lake
“I am passionate about children’s literacy because reading and writing has opened the world for me.”
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Green Leaves
Unpacking ‘Woven Frays’ with Baran Rostamian
In this interview, we learn more about Baran Rostamian and the time behind her debut collection, Woven Frays.
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Saga Sisterhood
Saga Sisterhood Live at The Blue Room Theatre
A one-night live recording of Saga Sisterhood at The Blue Room Theatre for Summer Nights.
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Against All Odds
Lisa Dodson
After escaping an abusive relationship, Lisa started a new life with her children. Still under constant threat and struggling to find a place to rent in the cost-of-living crisis, this is how she found a light at the end of the tunnel.
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Against All Odds
Tanya Smith
It only took one person to view Tanya as a human being who deserved help to completely transform her life, overcome a drug addiction and find fulfilment and purpose.
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Heartlines
Sarah Joyce
“I love telling stories and I think stories are what drives us, as humans.”
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Now You See Us
Justin Tan
"I was done being scared of life. I didn’t want to waste any more time. I wanted to find my freedom and finally choose who I wanted to be."Read More -
Now You See Us
Hemlock Honey
“I figured if I was going to produce a drag night, I really ought to get some first-hand experience doing drag. I just never stopped.”Read More -
Green Leaves
Unpacking 'Viciously Poetic' with Raf Gonzalez
In this interview, we learn more about Raf Gonzales and the journey behind his debut collection, Viciously Poetic.