THE BEAR presents: MOUNTAINS
Stories about the climb
“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.”
— Edmund Hillary
Some climbs are made of rock.
Others are made of doubt, love, language, starting over.
On May 21st, we gather for an evening of true personal stories about going uphill — about persistence, resilience, and the moments when the path gets steep.
Stories about choosing the harder route.
About almost turning back.
About finding strength you didn’t know you had.
And about the surprising views that sometimes appear along the way.
Join us for true, personal stories told live on stage — raw, funny, vulnerable, and deeply human.
🎤 Thinking about telling a story?
If you'd like a little feedback before putting your name in the legendary hat, send your story idea to our story coaching team at hello@thebear-storytelling.de.
When you buy your ticket, please select the Storyteller Ticket so we know how many brave souls may end up in the hat.
Every climb begins with a first step — and sometimes that step is telling your story.
📍 Event Details
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 19:00 hrs.
Venue: Theatre Pool | Boxhagener Straße 18, 3. Hinterhof, Berlin
Host: Izzy Ahrbeck (just back from Patagonia) | Music: Rory C. Malone
🎟 Tickets & Community
Entry is by donation. Your generosity keeps our stage independent and open to all.
Recommended: 15–20 €
Give more if you can, less if you can’t. Everyone is welcome.
🐻 How it Works
The evening features a blend of curated storytellers (selected in advance) and our signature Open Stage.
Want to share a story? Put your name in the hat!
We draw names randomly throughout the night.
New to storytelling? Don’t worry — we love first-time voices and offer supportive coaching to help you shape your story.
Audience Question: Tell us about a time in your life when the path felt steep. What kept you climbing?
Meet Your Show Host
Izzy Ahrbeck
Show host Izzy Ahrbeck on stage at THE BEAR.
Izzy Ahrbeck is a dynamic community builder and award-winning storyteller, with a passion for connecting people and ideas. Her storytelling journey started early, from hosting radio shows to freelancing as a journalist and eventually pursuing a career in the film industry.
Driven by a desire for greater purpose, Izzy transitioned to the social impact sector, earning a master’s in Sustainable Business & Innovation. As the Head of Community at Impact Hub Berlin, she empowers startups and changemakers to collaborate for a better future, firmly believing that impactful change happens through collective action.
In addition to her community-building work, Izzy is a sought-after storytelling coach, working with clients such as Lufthansa Group, Samsung Germany, and the Fixing the Future festival to help individuals and organizations harness the power of their narratives.
Musician and sculptor Rory C. Malone
Meet Your Musician
Rory C. Malone
is a sculptor and pianist. All stemming from a basis of improvisation, his piano playing spans a variety of styles while remaining playful and eclectic.
@rory_malone
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.” .
Special thanks to our partners Berlin Erleben on Youtube and the public speaking training companies Moving Speaker, Female Speaking Berlin as well as Unmaking Boxes, Sales Chakra and Theatre Pool.
Why just speak? Inspire!
1-Be aware of the box. 2-Unmake the box. 3-Create your own adventure…
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If you miss this show, you can have front row seats to beautiful stories made by THE BEAR with love wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts and on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thebear.truestories.berlin
Informative videos @ Berlin from 40-year experienced city guide Michael Rost.
Stories connect us.
Because we all have stories to tell.
Please support our mission to bring compassion into our communities through the Art of Autobiographical Storytelling.
We thank you for your generosity.
Verein zur Förderung der Kunst des biographischen Geschichtenerzählens e.V.
IBAN: DE25 8306 5408 0005 2236 28
Or you can buy the team some cups of coffee for those long nights… Thank you.