Mar
13
Friday
THE BEAR Hamburg presents: THAW: True stories of softening.
Credits: @askdeepr
Live true stories in Hamburg: 8 people, 7 minutes each, no notes.
Hosted in English. Stories in English & German.
Raw, human, unforgettable.
*🇩🇪 Deutsche Infos weiter unten.
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8 strangers.
8 true personal stories.
One microphone. One night only.
THE BEAR returns to Hamburg with Show#4 THAW / Auftauen — an evening of live storytelling about moments when something inside us began to soften.
This isn’t about winter.
It’s about the moment a rigid “no” turns into a hesitant “maybe.”
When pride gives way to vulnerability.
When distance becomes closeness.
When an old belief cracks open.
When something frozen inside begins to move again.
These are real stories. Told live. Without notes.
Unfiltered. Unscripted. Deeply human.
In a city where many of us come from somewhere else, storytelling creates something rare — a shared room where strangers feel less like strangers.
You arrive alone.
You leave connected.
What to Expect
🎤 8 storytellers, drawn at random
⏳ 7 minutes each — no notes, no props
🎶 Stories held and carried by live music
đź—ł The audience votes for the story that touched them most
🍷 Intimate venue in Hamburg-Horn
After 90+ shows and over 1,000 stories across Germany, THE
...Live true stories in Hamburg: 8 people, 7 minutes each, no notes.
Hosted in English. Stories in English & German.
Raw, human, unforgettable.
*🇩🇪 Deutsche Infos weiter unten.
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8 strangers.
8 true personal stories.
One microphone. One night only.
THE BEAR returns to Hamburg with Show#4 THAW / Auftauen — an evening of live storytelling about moments when something inside us began to soften.
This isn’t about winter.
It’s about the moment a rigid “no” turns into a hesitant “maybe.”
When pride gives way to vulnerability.
When distance becomes closeness.
When an old belief cracks open.
When something frozen inside begins to move again.
These are real stories. Told live. Without notes.
Unfiltered. Unscripted. Deeply human.
In a city where many of us come from somewhere else, storytelling creates something rare — a shared room where strangers feel less like strangers.
You arrive alone.
You leave connected.
What to Expect
🎤 8 storytellers, drawn at random
⏳ 7 minutes each — no notes, no props
🎶 Stories held and carried by live music
đź—ł The audience votes for the story that touched them most
🍷 Intimate venue in Hamburg-Horn
After 90+ shows and over 1,000 stories across Germany, THE BEAR continues to bring together locals, expats, and internationals for two unforgettable hours.
🌍 Language
This edition is hosted in English by Deepanker Dua.The stories themselves will be a mix of English and German (approximately 50/50).
You don’t need to understand every word to feel a story — emotion travels beyond language.Whether you're new to Hamburg or have lived here your whole life — every voice and every language is welcome.
Event Details
📍 Horner Freiheit – Das Stadtteilhaus, Hamburg
đź—“ Friday, March 13, 2026
đź•– Doors 18:30 | Stories start 19:00
🎙 Host: Deepanker Dua
🎶 Music: Waldemar Frost & Fabi
🎟 Tickets:
€15 Regular
€10 Solidarity (no questions asked)
Intimate venue. Limited seating. Secure your seat early.
🎤 Want to Tell Your Story?
Have a 5–7 minute true story that fits the theme? We’re looking for personal stories you’ve lived yourself — told in your own words. First-time storytellers are welcome.
Write to: hello@thebear-storytelling.de
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🇩🇪 Kurzinfo auf Deutsch
THE BEAR Hamburg lädt zu einem Abend mit 8 persönlichen, wahren Geschichten ein.
Thema: THAW / Auftauen – Momente, in denen etwas in uns weich wurde.
Ein festes Nein wird zu einem Vielleicht.
Distanz wird zu Nähe.
Eine Überzeugung beginnt zu bröckeln.
🎙 Moderation: auf Englisch (Deepanker Dua)
đź“– Geschichten: Mischung aus Deutsch & Englisch
🎶 Musik: Waldemar Frost & Fabi
🗓 13. März 2026 | Horner Freiheit
Einlass 18:30 | Beginn 19:00
Tickets: 15 € | 10 € Soli
Begrenzte Plätze.
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❤️ ABOUT THE BEAR
THE BEAR is a non-profit storytelling initiative dedicated to the art of autobiographical storytelling.
We believe that listening to real stories creates empathy, connection, and compassion — especially in times of uncertainty.
Stories connect us.
🙌 THANK YOU
This evening is made possible by the generosity of our storytellers, musicians, volunteers, and the
Verein zur Förderung der Kunst des biographischen Geschichtenerzählens e.V.
If you’d like to support, volunteer, or learn more about upcoming shows and workshops, visit:
www.THEbEAR-storytelling.de
If you miss this show, you can listen to selected stories on the THE BEAR podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.
Event organiser
Verein zur Förderung der Kunst des biographischen Geschichtenerzählen e.V.
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Tickets
Sale ends on Friday, 13.03.2026 21:30
Regular
The Flex Ticket gives you maximum freedom: cancel up to 48 hours before the event starts without giving a reason. You will receive a full refund of the ticket price, minus a small processing fee (€ 0.84).
Cancellable up to 48 hours before the event starts
Regular, Solidarity
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Info
Location:
Horner Freiheit, Am Gojenboom 46, Hamburg, DEEvent organiser
THE BEAR Hamburg presents: THAW: True stories of softening. is organised by:
Verein zur Förderung der Kunst des biographischen Geschichtenerzählen e.V.
Category: Theatre & Stage / Stage event
