Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt

Επεισόδια

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  'Achilles and the Lookelike' as told by Nanny Piggins 19.08.2026 18λ

  When things go wrong for the Greeks on the battlefield it's time to bring out the big guns, but when Achilles has sworn a vow to not help, the next best thing is a lookelike. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th September 2026, 2pm ...
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  Friday Barnes and the Case at the Embassy 12.08.2026 18λ

  When Friday is stuck in transit at Geneva airport, she makes a deal with the Swiss authorities. She'll solve their robbery in exchange for a passport. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th September 2026, 2pm Darling Quarter (Sydney)...
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  'The Battle Resumes and Odysseus Sneaks About' as told by Nanny Piggins 05.08.2026 18λ

  Nanny Piggins continues to tell her version of the story of the Trojan War, in this episode the battle stops for the night, giving cunning Odysseus the chance to get up to some cunning mischief. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th ...
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  'The Battle of the Husbands' as told by Nanny Piggins 29.07.2026 27λ

  Nanny Piggins resumes her telling of the Trojan War, this week she reveals what happened with King Menelaus (Helen of Troy's first husband) and Prince Paris (Helen of Troy's second husband) faced off on the battle field. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Art...
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  'Macbeth' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun 22.07.2026 23λ

  I'm on holiday so I'm replaying some of my favourite episodes until I get back. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th September 2026, 2pm Darling Quarter (Sydney) 26th September 2026, 2pm Powerhouse Theatre (Brisbane) If you enjoye...
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  'The True History of Pigthagorus' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun 15.07.2026 21λ

  I'm on holiday for July, so I'm rerunning some of my favourite episodes until I get back. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th September 2026, 2pm Darling Quarter (Sydney) 26th September 2026, 2pm Powerhouse Theatre (Brisbane) If ...
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  'The Legend of the Giant's Causeway' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun 08.07.2026 20λ

  I'm on holiday so I'm replaying some of my favourite episodes. I hope you like this one. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th September 2026, 2pm Darling Quarter (Sydney) 26th September 2026, 2pm Powerhouse Theatre (Brisbane) ...
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  'The Story of Johnny Appleseed' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun 01.07.2026 18λ

  I'm on my mid winter holiday so I'm replaying this episode, because it's one of my favourites. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th September 2026, 2pm Darling Quarter (Sydney) 26th September 2026, 2pm Powerhouse Theatre (Brisbane) ...
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  'Achilles and the Big Sulky Tantrum' as told by Nanny Piggins 24.06.2026 22λ

  Nanny Piggins continues with the story of the Trojan War, explaining the importance of childish behaviour in the progress of the military campaign. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th September 2026, 2pm Darling Quarter (Sydney) 26...
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  The Epically Awesome Odyssey as told by Nanny Piggins - First Chapters 17.06.2026 29λ

  To celebrate the release of my new book 'The Epically Awesome Odyssey, as told by Nanny Piggins' this weeks episode is a recording of the dedication, introduction and first chapter from the book. This book was inspired by stories from this podcast, so I am very proud to be sharing this bit of the finished product after all the stories we've shared about Odysseus over the last couple of years. If you'd like to buy a copy here's a link... https://www.thenile.com.au/books/ra-spratt/the-epically-...
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  'The First Day of the Trojan War' as told by Nanny Piggins 10.06.2026 22λ

  Nanny Piggins tells the story of what really happened when the first Greek soldier set foot on the shore of Troy. Her distant relative, Odysseus was involved so it did not go as expected. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th Septemb...
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  The Legend of Ned Kelly as told by Nanny Piggins 03.06.2026 20λ

  When Michael learns about bushrangers at school, Nanny Piggins is shocked to learn that her distant relative, Ned Kelly is only remembered as a bushranger, so she tells the children what really happened. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelai...
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  'The Legend of Dracula' as told by Nanny Piggins 27.05.2026 23λ

  Nanny Piggins explains the origin of vampire mythology, and how it involved a distant relative of hers. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th September 2026, 2pm Darling Quarter (Sydney) 26th September 2026, 2pm Powerhouse Theatre (B...
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  How Nanny Piggins and Boris First Met - Part 2 20.05.2026 17λ

  This is a reading from my book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story'. It tells the story of how she first met her brother, Boris when he was a tiny bear cub, newly kidnapped by the Ringmaster. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th Sep...
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  How Nanny Piggins and Boris First Met - Part 1 13.05.2026 17λ

  This is a reading from my book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story', telling the story of how Nanny Piggins and Boris the Ballet Dancing Bear first met. If you like it the whole books is available as an audiobook through all the usual audiobook platforms. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase...
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  'Samson and Delilah' as told by Nanny Piggins 06.05.2026 20λ

  When the children's school friend, Samson Wallace gets an unfortunate haircut, Nanny Piggins tells them the story of the original Samson from the Ancient Mythology Days and how her own relative played a part in his downfall. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show....
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  'The Legend of Bigfoot' as told by Nanny Piggins 29.04.2026 22λ

  When Boris comes home in tears because a six year old mistook him for Bigfoot, Nanny Piggins explains the connection between the infamous Abominable Snowman and the early attempts to climb Mount Everest. Spoiler alert - one of her distant relatives is involved. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I...
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  'Achilles and the Gory Leg Injury' as told by Nanny Piggins 22.04.2026 25λ

  When the Greek army sets sail to attack Troy they put the most famous hero of the time in charge - Achilles. But he's only 15 and things don't go well. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th September 2026, 2pm Darling Quarter (Sydney...
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  'The Kidnapping of Helen of Troy' as told by Nanny Piggins 15.04.2026 22λ

  Nanny Piggins reveals what really happened to Helen of Troy, and the fact that Paris was only the second man to kidnap her. Theseus was a very naughty hero too. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th September 2026, 2pm Darling Quarte...
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  Friday Barnes and the Mystery of the Stolen Lunch 08.04.2026 14λ

  When Friday and Melanie go to the Morgan Library to help Ingrid, they stubled across a rumble in the lunch room. And not the stomach kind of rumble, the brawl kind of rumble. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th September 2026, 2pm ...