THE bEAR invites you to its 84th show of true, personal stories told live by “YOU” our audience on Friday, March 15th at the Zentrum50 in the Danzigerstr. 50 in Berlin.

These stories “bear” witness to the startling varieties and travails of human experience, and the shared threads of love, loss, fear and kindness that connect us. We arrive as strangers, and leave somehow more connected to our fellow Berliners through these shared human experiences.

“An incredibly inspiring, moving, funny, delightful evening.”  Khushi Pasquale, storyteller

THE bEAR invites you to its 82nd show of true, personal stories told live by “YOU” our audience on Friday, February 16th at the Zentrum50 in the Danzigerstr. 50 in Berlin.

These stories “bear” witness to the startling varieties and travails of human experience, and the shared threads of love, loss, fear and kindness that connect us. We arrive as strangers, and leave somehow more connected to our fellow Berliners through these shared human experiences.

“An incredibly inspiring, moving, funny, delightful evening.”  Khushi Pasquale, storyteller

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THE bEAR regularly offers workshops in the Art of Autobiographical Storytelling. Join us of the next one on February 10th.

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THE bEAR invites you to its 81st show of true, personal stories told live by “YOU” our audience on Friday, January 19th at the Zentrum50 in the Danzigerstr. 50 in Berlin.

These stories “bear” witness to the startling varieties and travails of human experience, and the shared threads of love, loss, fear and kindness that connect us. We arrive as strangers, and leave somehow more connected to our fellow Berliners through these shared human experiences.

“An incredibly inspiring, moving, funny, delightful evening.”  Khushi Pasquale, storyteller

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THE bEAR invites you to its 80th show of true, personal stories told live by “YOU” our audience on Friday, December 8th at the Zentrum50 in the Danzigerstr. 50 in Berlin.

These stories “bear” witness to the startling varieties and travails of human experience, and the shared threads of love, loss, fear and kindness that connect us. We arrive as strangers, and leave somehow more connected to our fellow Berliners through these shared human experiences.

“An incredibly inspiring, moving, funny, delightful evening.”  Khushi Pasquale, storyteller

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THE bEAR invites you to its 79th show of true, personal stories told live by “YOU” our audience on Friday, November 17th at the Zentrum50 in the Danzigerstr. 50 in Berlin.

These stories “bear” witness to the startling varieties and travails of human experience, and the shared threads of love, loss, fear and kindness that connect us. We arrive as strangers, and leave somehow more connected to our fellow Berliners through these shared human experiences.

“An incredibly inspiring, moving, funny, delightful evening.”  Khushi Pasquale, storyteller

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THE bEAR regularly offers workshops in the Art of Autobiographical Storytelling. Join us of the next one on November 4th.

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THE bEAR regularly offers workshops in the Art of Autobiographical Storytelling. This upcoming workshop is for storytellers with experience who want to take their skills to the next level.

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THE bEAR opens its 9th season of true, personal stories told live by “YOU” our audience on Friday, September 15th at the Zentrum50 in the Danzigerstr. 50 in Berlin.

These stories “bear” witness to the startling varieties and travails of human experience, and the shared threads of love, loss, fear and kindness that connect us. We arrive as strangers, and leave somehow more connected to our fellow Berliners through these shared human experiences.

“An incredibly inspiring, moving, funny, delightful evening.”  Khushi Pasquale, storyteller

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This XXL edition is an extra large program of Xtraordinary Xpressions of Life:  12 tellers each have 7 minutes maximum to explore the topic of “Refuge”, sometimes in the most unexpected ways. This diverse cast of protagonists ranging from 20 - 70-something years old,, from 7 different countries,  attest to the startling varieties and travails of human experience.

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An open stage to share stories that explore Culture Clash. Stories are randomly chosen, 5 minutes, true & personal, in English, sometimes in German, told without notes.

“THE bEAR is my favorite thing to do in Berlin!” - Ash Kurre, storyteller & physicist

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This Friday THE bEAR will give the stage to three of your Favorite storytellers: Mike Trupiano, Nelson Farber, and Terence Mickey. These artists have each crafted a 30-minute story based on true, personal experiences.

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An open stage to share stories that are triggered by the sense of SMELL. Stories are randomly chosen, 5 minutes, true & personal, in English, sometimes in German, told without notes.

“THE bEAR is my favorite thing to do in Berlin!” - Ash Kurre, storyteller & physicist

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An open stage for anyone to share their prepared stories on any of the four topics! We are going on a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows together. Ending with a connection that only true, personal stories can create.

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Looking for a worthwhile way to spend your Friday evening in Berlin? Look no further!

Join us for heartwarming stories from fellow Berliners.

Stories will be true, personal, in English, sometimes in German, told without notes, 5 minutes, and explore the topic of WORK, from any possible perspective.

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Join us for an evening stripped down to the bear essentials: one stage, one light, and one human being burning with a story to share.

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Join us for an evening stripped down to the bear essentials: one stage, one light, and one human being burning with a story to share.

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Join us for an evening stripped down to the bear essentials: one stage, one light, and one human being burning with a story to share.

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Join us for an evening stripped down to the bear essentials: one stage, one light, and one human being burning with a story to share.

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Join us for an evening stripped down to the bear essentials: one stage, one light, and one human being burning with a story to share.

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Join us for an evening stripped down to the bear essentials: one stage, one light, and one human being burning with a story to share.

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After a 3-month hibernation, THE bEAR is waking up and hungry for some true, personal stories. Join us on April 1st in the Danziger Str. 50 at 8 pm.

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TELL US ABOUT A MEMORABLE TIME YOU GAVE OR RECEIVED AN UNEXPECTED GIFT.

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Our last open stage, online, and yes!

cozy get-together in 2021

Join us with our without a story.

THE BEAR is proud to present its first all German program of stories from the blind. Storytellers are coached and the show is moderated by Lavinia Knop.

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All German Program on Nov. 19th Online!

This month we are participating in Interkular’s Erzählfest with storytellers from THE BEAR telling true, personal stories from the neighborhood in German and English.

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Join us in Berlin-Neukölln on Saturday, 23 October at 3 pm!

This month we are both indoors and online, inspired by Shakespeare’s famous line: All the World’s a Stage.

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This month we are heading outdoors and storytellers will appropriately be exploring the topic of AIR.

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