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THE bEAR presents: A Night of True Stories. Told Live. Berlin.
Event by: The Bear. True Stories. Erzähltes Leben.
Location: theatre pool, Boxhagener Straße 18, Berlin - Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
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About event
“Go there and find out the magic of storytelling: it's about you. And you. And you.”
— audience member
THE bEAR presents: A Night of True Stories. Told Live. Berlin.
Friday, September 5, 2025 | Show #99
Step into Berlin’s most popular open stage for real-life storytelling, where ordinary people share extraordinary moments from their lives: live, unscripted, and straight from the heart.
Every month, 8 brave souls are randomly selected from our legendary top hat to step into the spotlight and share a 5-minute true story. No notes. No filters.
Just one microphone, one light, and one person, burning with a story to tell.
Whether hilarious or heartbreaking, awkward or awe-inspiring, these stories remind us that we’re never as alone as we think we are.
🎤 Want to tell your story?
Arrive early to put your name in the hat or write to us in advance if you'd like feedback before going on stage: 📩 [email protected]
At the end of the night, the audience votes for their Favorite Story and the winner is invited to The Eve of the Champs, our annual storytelling showcase in 2026.
New to THE bEAR? You’re in for a treat. Returning fan? You know the magic that happens when strangers share their truths.
Come early. Grab a drink. Find your seat. The stories start at 8pm. And anything can happen.
Because if you’ve got a story, we’ve got a stage. And now—we’ve got a beautiful new home to share it in.
DATE: Saturday, 4. October at 8 pm
***NEW VENUE***:
Theater Pool in Boxhagener Straße 183. Hinterhof10245 Berlin
🎤 Host: To be announced
🎶 Musical Guest: Surprise guest
TICKETS: 15–20 € Your donation makes this event happen. Thank you for your generosity.
THE BEAR presents is made possible by the generous performances of our storytellers, our team of volunteers, and the “Verein zur Förderung der Kunst des biographischen Geschichtenerzählens e.V.” .
Stories connect us.
Because we all have stories to tell.
🧡 Thanks to our partners and supporters:
Special thanks to our partners Berlin Erleben on Youtube and the public speaking training company Moving Speaker as well as Female Speaking Berlin, Unmaking Boxes, and Sales Chakra. More info: www.THEbEAR-storytelling.de