An Open Mic Storytelling Event hosted by Simone the Resident Natterbox.
About this event:
Expect an honest, unpretentious evening of exchange. Driven by a theme of the month inspired by true stories unfolding in the world however big or small. You will leave with a dollop of wholesome heart-warming connection with a bunch of strangers with a side-order of amusement at the stories shared and a recognition of how connected we all really are.
Given its our last show of the year and having put this one to vote, we appeared to have received a split three way tie! So being a people pleaser, lets chuck them all in the mix and host them all!!
Theme of the Month: Pet Peeves. Friendships. Manchester.
Story Line Prompters:
Pet Peeves:
Tell us about
- Being interrupted when you're trying to tell a story
- People chewing so loud you hear them across the room
- Cutting in front of you in #thequeue
- That someone who's always got to have one up on you
Friendships:
Tell us about your
- Best Mates
- Your friends with benefits
- The friendships you outgrow
- The unexpected blossoming friendships
Manchester:
Tell us about
- What it means to be a Manc and live amongst fellow Mancunians
- How you adopted it as your home away from home
- Tell us about your nights out, the music you made, the games you played and the future your making
- Manchester University Days
These are just some story prompts that can set your creative juices flowing, if you have a story that's relevant but not on the list, put your name in the hat.
Let's get intimate. Let's be brave. Let's share our experiences and remind those witness to it that connection regardless of form is fundamental.
An open mic for sharing experience, to help us understand in some form or other that we're all the same, and that similarity may allow someone who hears your tale to recall some of their own and keep spreading that joy organically.
How it works.
One set theme and an acknowledgement that there is two types of people in the world.
The Storytellers: You have five minutes of fame. Five minutes to tell the short story of the long tale. Let it be powerful. Let it be punchy. Let it be your authentically yours to tell. The interpretation of the theme is yours to own and can be delivered in any communication form you feel comfortable with (Storytelling/Spoken Word/Poetry/Singing/comedy/drag).
The Listeners: Our crowd. If you’re only here for the entertainment then you've come to the right place! Expect this to be part confessional, part comedic, part therapeutic. This evening is not staged, these are just everyday folk like you and I that have the confidence to share their experience with you. Our only rule is be present, be respectful of others and give them a hearty applause upon sharing! The beauty of this evening, is you really don’t know how the evening will evolve and that’s what makes it so exciting.
There are to strangers here, only friends you haven't met yet. Long Story Short wants to create a environment which is open to all. Each of us, unique yet relatable. Weird yet wonderful. The fish to the chips of life. Gobble up that feeling and let's form a community.
****Walk ins are welcome subject to space capacity and safe social distances guidelines met. ****
By purchasing a ticket, you agree to the house rules.
This event is organised by a third-party.