UPCOMING storytelling workshop!
UPCOMING Open Stage
THE bEAR präsentiert
Image from motorcyclist’s perspective driving through a sharp curve.
Die Kurve kriegen
true stories. erzähltes leben.
on SATURday, 19. NOVEMber 2022
Live and on location at the Zentrum, in the Danziger Str. 50, Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg
Stories make us more alive, more human, more courageous, more loving.
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Stories make us more alive, more human, more courageous, more loving. 〰️
“Stories make us more alive, more human, more courageous, more loving.” Madeleine L’Engle
THE bEAR
Berlin's favorite bilingual storytelling show
5-minute, personal, true stories, told live in German & English;
with live music and lively audience interaction.
THE bEAR provides a stage for ordinary Berliners to share the extraordinary moments of their lives. Now in our 8th season, THE bEAR has produced over 750 stories, 73 shows and counting. Our mission is to connect our communities one story at a time.
STORIES CONNECT. BECAUSE WE ALL HAVE STORIES TO SHARE.
A LOOK BACK
Here are some impressions of 2021 - 10 shows with 80+ true, personal stories both handpicked and open stage formats.
We survived the Corona pandemic together and even got to be on location 3x in 2021 - yeah!
If you would like to join us as a storyteller, listener, supporter - we'd love to hear from you: hello@thebear-storytelling.de
If you missed the EVE of the CHAMPS 2021
our annual grand slam of storytelling event
Here are some impressions with original songs written and performed by Sarah Bird.
THE bEAR presents… is made possible by the generous performances of our storytellers, our team of volunteers, THE bEAR e.V. and our partner Moving-Speaker.com.
THE bEAR’s mission
Stories connect us. Because we all have stories to tell.
THE bEAR’s mission is to promote mutual understanding and connection through the practice of storytelling, and by elevating this art form on stages, pages, airwaves, and in workshops around the world.
Your generosity contributes to a more compassionate world, where every story matters. Thank you.
THE bEAR on the radio
The Bear on KCRW Radio Berlin with host Sylvia Cunningham.
THE bEAR’s monthly radio show is looking for a new home.
We are sad to inform you that our former media partner KCRW Berlin went bankrupt during the Corona pandemic.
You can still find our archived KCRW Berlin shows hosted by the fabulous Sylvia Cunningham online.
You are the “EAR” in THE bEAR!
With Season 8, THE bEAR celebrates 73 evenings of true stories, erzähltes leben in Berlin. Over 750+ stories for 6,000 thrilled listeners since 2015.
Thank you to our Team, Storytellers, Musicians, Technicians, Supporters, Partners and most of all YOU, our audience!