Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt
A weekly podcast of funny stories for kids, featuring fractured fairy tales and short stories from the author's best-selling books like 'The Adventures of Nanny Piggins' and 'Friday Barnes, Girl Detective'. Perfect for bedtime, car rides, or waiting at the doctor's office, these tales are written for 7-11 year olds but enjoyable for the whole family. The author reads them with silly voices and enthusiasm.
Episodes
'Odysseys and the Final Trick' as told by Nanny Piggins
In the final days of the Trojan War, Odysseus has her most ingenius idea ever - the Trojan Pig! Unfortunately, when it's built it doesn't look like a pig it looks like a horse. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt
'Odysseus and the Luck of Troy' as told by Nanny Piggins
Having killed all the great Trojan heroes - Paris, Hector, the Queen of the Amazons etc - there is one thing left for the Greek army to do before they can overrun the city. They must steal the Luck of Troy. Luckily Odysseus has a cunning plan.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this Decembe
Friday Barnes and the Case of the Missing Homework + Q&A LIVE at the CWF
This is me performing 'Friday Barnes and the Case of the Missing Homework' as well as answering questions from the audience when I was at the Canberra Writers' Festival performing in the National Library.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to
'Paris is such a rotter' as told by Nanny Piggins
Having just killed Achilles, Paris thinks he is on top of the world. But one dreadful mistake later and he is on a slippery slope to his doom. He may be able to slay the greatest Greek warrior of all time but can he survive his wife finding out that he is already married to a mountain nymph?R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in A
'Ajax goes Berserk' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins continues the story of the Trojan War, she's up to the bit where Ajax goes berserk and the hero with the stinky foot returns.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast
Nanny Piggins and the Duel at Dead Man's Gorge
I have been on tour for the release of Friday Barnes 14 for the last two weeks. I ran out of time to write and record a fresh episode for this week so I'm dropping a rerun of one of my all time favourite Nanny Piggins stories. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here&apo
Friday Barnes and the Case of the Radioactive Hair
My new book FRIDAY BARNES 14, NOTHING TO LOSE came out this week so I've recorded the first two chapters for the podcast. It's a mini-mystery so even if you've never read any Friday Barnes before you'll still be able to enjoy it.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this D
'Achilles vs the Amazon Queen' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins continues the story of the Trojan War. She picks up after the death of Hector, when the Amazon army turns up unexpectedly and Achilles volunteers to yet again save the day.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.
Friday Barnes and the Case of the Prodigal Dad
When Mr Wainscott turns up at Highcrest Academy to reclaim Ian, Friday is suspicious. Can she get to the bottom of it before her on again off again boyfrienemy is whisked away to the Cayman Islands?R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https
'The Revenge of Achilles' as told by Nanny Piggins
Achilles is very upset that Hector killed his cousin, and he is determined to get revenge.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the show
The Elephant's Child
I'm a bit sick, so to give myself a chance to rest, I've recorded a classic story by Rudyard Kipling. 'The Elephant's Child' was a favourite of mine when I was little. My Mum used to read it to me. I hope you like it too.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this Dece
'Achilles and the Lookelike' as told by Nanny Piggins
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.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/liv
Friday Barnes and the Case at the Embassy
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.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed
'The Battle Resumes and Odysseus Sneaks About' as told by Nanny Piggins
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.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://r
'The Battle of the Husbands' as told by Nanny Piggins
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.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here'
'Macbeth' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
I'm on holiday so I'm replaying some of my favourite episodes until I get back.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showT
'The True History of Pigthagorus' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
I'm on holiday for July, so I'm rerunning some of my favourite episodes until I get back.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support
'The Legend of the Giant's Causeway' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
I'm on holiday so I'm replaying some of my favourite episodes. I hope you like this one. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support
'The Story of Johnny Appleseed' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
I'm on my mid winter holiday so I'm replaying this episode, because it's one of my favourites.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscri
'Achilles and the Big Sulky Tantrum' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins continues with the story of the Trojan War, explaining the importance of childish behaviour in the progress of the military campaign.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podc
The Epically Awesome Odyssey as told by Nanny Piggins - First Chapters
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
'The First Day of the Trojan War' as told by Nanny Piggins
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.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt
The Legend of Ned Kelly as told by Nanny Piggins
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.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets...
'The Legend of Dracula' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins explains the origin of vampire mythology, and how it involved a distant relative of hers.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Sup
How Nanny Piggins and Boris First Met - Part 2
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.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... ht
How Nanny Piggins and Boris First Met - Part 1
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. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney an
'Samson and Delilah' as told by Nanny Piggins
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.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's
'The Legend of Bigfoot' as told by Nanny Piggins
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.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melb
'Achilles and the Gory Leg Injury' as told by Nanny Piggins
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.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you en
'The Kidnapping of Helen of Troy' as told by Nanny Piggins
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.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enj
Friday Barnes and the Mystery of the Stolen Lunch
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.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-sho
'Alladin' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins finally gets round to telling the children the story of Alladin and what really happened in that cave back in the Ancient Persian story days. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed
'The Legend of the Kraken' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins explains why it much more believable to say your homework was eaten by a Kraken than by a dog.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscrib
Nanny Piggins and the Race to Power
To celebrate the audiobook release of 'Nanny Piggins 8, The Race to Power' by lovely publisher has graciously allowed me to play the first chapter of the audiobook on the podcast. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, you can download the rest of the audiobook at all the usual places that audiobooks are sold.Here's a link... https://amzn.to/4aJZlgTR.A. Spratt will be performing her live s
'What Odin Did With His Wisdom' as told by Nanny Piggins
When Odin swaps his eye for a drink from the well of wisdom, his first use of the wisdom is surprising. At least, it is the way Nanny Piggins tells it.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the
'How Odin Lost His Eye' as told by Nanny Piggins
As they sit down to enjoy a nice slice of Tigerkaka (Scandinavian Tiger Cake), Nanny Piggins tells the tale from ancient Norse Mythology about how Odin, the King of the Norse Gods, lost his eye.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://r
'The True History of Joan of Arc' as told by Nanny Piggins
While toasting marshmallows over the burning embers of their report cards, Nanny Piggins tells the tale of her dear relative from the Medieval history days, Joan of Arc.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ I
Nanny Piggins Joins the Ski Jump Team
The Winter Olympics have been on the TV this week, so I thought I'd do this story from 'Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion' (book 3 in the series) about the time she took up the sport of ski jumping.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get
'Odysseus and the Triumphant Return' as told by Nanny Piggins
Odysseus is finally reunited with Penelope, and teaches all those naughty suitors a thing or two about the hardness of rock cake.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, r
Romeo v Juliet - Book Launch Bonus Episode
To celebrate the launch of my new book, ROMEO V JULIET I'm dropping an extract from the audiobook as a bonus episode. I hope you enjoy it. The book is out now in paperback at bookstores and online as an audiobook and ebook.Here's one link but please support your local bookstore if possible... https://amzn.asia/d/0dhVrBf3R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories
'Odysseus Returns to Ithaca' as told by Nanny Piggins
After 20 years away, Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca. But everyone there thinks she is dead and will kill her if they find out she's not, so Odysseus has to disguise herself as a beggar before she can return to the palace.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here'
'The Story of Hermes' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins explains that before Hermes handbags there was a baby called Hermes, who was actually a god and a very naughty little boy - who invented the banjo.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you en
'The Story of Lady Godiva' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
Nanny Piggins explains the difference between Godiva chocolates and Lady Godiva the historical figure (hint - one of them was naked).R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please lik
'The True History of St George' as told by Nanny Piggins - holiday rerun
Nanny Piggins explains what really went on with St George and the dragon all those years ago in the ancient story days.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/
'The Truth About the Loch Ness Monster' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun
Nanny Piggins knows the real story about the Loch Ness Monster, because she just happens to be a distant relative from the McPiggins branch of the family.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed t
'Joseph and his Rainbow Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 2 - Holiday Rerun
Nanny Piggins finishes the gripping tale of Joseph, his coat and his incredibly naughty brothers.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support t
'Joseph and his Rainbow Coat' as told by Nanny Piggins - Part 1 - Holiday Rerun
Nanny Piggins tells the story of Joseph and his rainbow coat. NB. I will post the second part tomorrow as a bonus episode.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review a
Nanny Piggins and the First Christmas - Holiday Rerun
Nanny Piggins tells the children what really happened on the first Christmas, because it just so happens that one of her distant relatives was there at the time, in the stable in Bethlehem.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspra
Nanny Piggins and the Santa Photos - Holiday Rerun
When Mr Green instructs Nanny Piggins to go down to the shopping centre to have their photo taken with Santa, things do not go smoothly. Nanny Piggins takes exception to Santa's business practises and decides to teach him a lesson, mainly about not underestimating fabulously dressed pigs.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in
Nanny Piggins and the Story of Hanukkah - Holiday Rerun
Nanny Piggins explains to the children the origins of Hanukkah. One of her distant relatives just happened to be there at the time, due to a series of sticky date pudding related problems.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://rasprat
Friday Barnes and the Case of the Missing Doctor
To celebrate the release of the audiobook version of 'Friday Barnes 3, Big Trouble' my publishers graciously gave me permission to use an extract. I narrated it myself. If you'd like to hear the rest you can buy the audiobook from Spotify, Audbile, Apple Books and all the other audiobook platforms.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt&
Nanny Piggins and the Dance Lesson
To celebrate the audiobook release of 'Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue' the 7th book in the Nanny Piggins series. I am playing an extract from the audiobook for this weeks episode. Please do go and buy the rest of the audiobook. You'll get 4 hours 48 minutes of wall to wall Nanny Piggins audio entertainment.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories wit
'Odysseus and the Dirty Laundry' as told by Nanny Piggins
Odysseus runs into a princess doing her laundry, and at long last someone helpful helps her.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the sh
'Odysseus Escapes Calypso' as told by Nanny Piggins
Odysseus is trapped by an incredibly good looking sea nymph on an island paradise. Will she escape? Of course she will! She is a Piggins after all.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podc
Nanny Piggins and the Vacant Lot
Nanny Piggins is outraged when she discovers that the local council intends to build a new park on her favourite vacant lot. Obviously the children have to be immediately pulled out of school so they can help her put a stop to it.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here'
Friday Barnes and the Heist at the Louvre
The recent real life heist at the Louvre prompted a listener to request I do a Louvre Heist story. So this episode is chapter from my Friday Barnes book set at the the Louvre.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-sh
'Rama and the Ten-Headed Demon - The Origin of Diwali - Part 2' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins finishes telling the story of Rama and Sita and the first Diwali. A ten-headed evil demon is involved.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or
'Rama, Two Boons and a Banishment - The Origin of Diwali - Part 1' as told by Nanny Piggins
When the children come home to find Nanny Piggins making crepe suzette, she explains it is to celebrate Diwali - the Indian Festival of Lights. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast
'Odysseus and the Fatal Cows' as told by Nanny Piggins
When Odysseus and her men are stranded on the Island of the Sun they find it incredibly difficult to resist eating the cows, with terrible consequences.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the
'Odysseus, the Whirpool and the Six-Headed Monster' as told by Nanny Piggins
Odysseus has yet another really bad day on his incredibly long journey home to Ithaca. This time his men have just about had enough.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like
'Attack of the Killer Sirens' as told by Nanny Piggins
When Hans cupcakes "call" to Nanny Piggins on their morning bus ride, she explains how this is exactly like the Sirens from the Ancient Greek Mythology days.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If
'The Legend of Tam Lin' as told by Nanny Piggins
When the children go a geography excursion, Nanny Piggins warns of the dangers that lurk within forests. It's not wild animals or huntsmen she's concerned about but a particular fairy with a passion for cake.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to
'1001 Arabian Cakes' as told by Nanny Piggins - Rerun
I'm on tour in Emerald, Central Queensland this week so I'm playing this classic episode. I hope you enjoy it. It's reminded me I should do a few more tales from the Arabian Nights.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https:/
'Romeo and Juliet' as told by Nanny Piggins - Rerun
Because I'm finishing up my next book 'Romeo v Juliet' I need to play a rerun this week, so I'm posting Nanny Piggins version of the great Shakespearean tale.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live
'The Sinking of the Vasa' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins tells the tale of how the Vasa, Sweden's great 17th century warship, managed to sink in the first thirty minutes of it's maiden voyage, and how the maritime tragedy would have been much worse if it weren't for the involvement of her Cousin Astrid Piggins and her cinnamon buns.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at
Part 2 - Nanny Piggins and the Ominous Sounds
Nanny Piggins is convinced she's over heard a terrible crime, everyone else is convinced she's made a dreadful mistake. R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like,
Nanny Piggins and the Ominous Sounds
When Nanny Piggins sustains an ankle injury, reading too many detective novels leads her believe she has witnessed a murder.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review
'Rama and the Unbendable Bow' as told by Nanny Piggins
When Michael falls in a ditch, Nanny Piggins is remind of the time one of her distant relatives was found in a ditch in the Ancient Indian Story days.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the p
'Psyche and the World's Meanest Mother-in-Law' as told by Nanny Piggins
When the children rush home after a marbles tournament on their bus goes awry, Nanny Piggins finishes her tale about Psyche and Cupid, and Venus' anger management issues.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-sh
'The Legend of Psyche' as told by Nanny Piggins
When Michael's woodwork teacher accuses him of having a deranged psyche for inadvertently creating a too accurate replica of the statue of David, Nanny Piggins explains who the first Psyche really was. As it happens it was a distant relative of hers.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne
Friday Barnes and the Case of the Deadly Beans
You can get my new audiobook using any of these links...SpotifyAudibleApple BooksR.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showTo buy on
Reload for Spotify listeners - 'Friday Barnes 2, Under Suspicion'
Spotify blocked this episode when it dropped on Wednesday. They were worried I was infringing on the author's copyright, but of course, I am the author. I own the copyright. I have the right to record and publish it. Usually this is easy to fix, because Spotify sends me a link so I can get the episode reinstated. But the link doesn't work. I've been messaging with Spotify trying to
Friday Barnes 2, Under Suspicion - Wrongly Accused
To promote the release of my latest audiobook 'Friday Barnes 2, Under Suspicion' I am reading the first two chapters of the book. If you'd like to buy the audiobook to hear the rest, here are some links...https://open.spotify.com/show/2tWR42TFmVGOBQUf1p3AT0?si=728a785045ce4a53https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/friday-barnes-2-under-suspicion/id1814026447https://www.audible.com.au/
'The Time Thor's Hammer Got Stolen' as told by Nanny Piggins
Nanny Piggins tells the story of what really happened when Thor's hammer got stolen and how her distant relative Bramwell Loki Piggins was involved.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed th
Friday Barnes and the Case of the Vegetable War
When Friday finds Binky in New York, he has got himself in a spot of bother involving two senior citizens and a fight about vegetables.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please l
'The Origin of Thor's Hammer' as told by Nanny Piggins
After using a hammer to assist a neighbour in getting into their home, Nanny Piggins tells the children the story of her distant relative from the ancient Norse Mythology days - Loki Piggins and how Thor's hammer came to be made.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here&a
Odysseus and the Day Trip to Hades
Odysseus travels across the sea to Hades to find out from a prophet what he must do to get home to Ithaca.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!
Friday Barnes and the case of the Kidnapped Princess
This is a live recording from The Round Theatre in Melbourne where I launched my new book FRIDAY BARNES 13, IN PLAIN SIGHT. I read the first five chapters to the audience.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/
Part 2 - Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Tablecloth
Friday gets her Mum out of jail, then is herself sentenced to babysitting duty.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/ If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showTo buy one
Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Tablecloth
This week I read Chapter 10 from 'Friday Barnes 12, Collision Course'. Friday rushes to Switzerland to help her mother who has been arrested, but she ends up getting arrested herself.R.A. Spratt will be performing her live show 'Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt' at theatres in Auckland, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this December. Here's a link to get tickets... https://ra
