Overview
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.
8 strangers.
8 true personal stories.
One microphone. One night only.
THE BEAR returns to Hamburg with 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
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
Friday, March 13, 2026
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)
Geschichten: Mischung aus Deutsch & Englisch
Musik: Waldemar Frost & Fabi
13. März 2026 | Horner Freiheit
Einlass 18:30 | Beginn 19:00
Tickets: 15 ? | 10 ? Soli
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