THE BEAR Berlin presents IF ONLY I HAD KNOWN

### IF ONLY I HAD KNOWN – Live Storytelling Night (Berlin)

True Stories of Hindsight, Hard Truths & Unexpected Lessons

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We all have that moment.
The one where we look back and think:
“If only I had known.”
Known how hard it would be.
Known how beautiful it would become.
Known what we were really walking into.

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### 🎤 What this event is

An evening of true, personal storytelling—told live on stage.
No scripts. No acting. No fiction.
Just real people sharing real moments:
funny, painful, surprising, and deeply human.
You’ll hear stories about:

• choices made without a map
• love without guarantees
• mistakes that became turning points
• realizations that came too late—but changed everything

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### 💭 Why come?

Because storytelling isn’t just entertainment—it’s connection.
You’ll leave feeling:

• more connected to others
• reminded of your own experiences
• maybe even inspired to tell your own story

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### 🐻 How the evening works

We combine:

• Curated storytellers (prepared in advance)
• Open Stage (spontaneous, drawn from a hat)

👉 Want to tell a story?
Put your name in the hat during the evening.
First time? Even better.
We’re known for being a welcoming space for new storytellers.

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### 🎤 Want to prepare a story?

If you’d like feedback before the event, you can send your idea to:
📩 hello@thebear-storytelling.de
When booking, choose a Storyteller Ticket so we know you’re interested.

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### 📍 Event Details

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 19:00
Location: Theatre Pool, Berlin

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### 🎟 Tickets

Entry is by donation (Recommended: €15–20)
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-bear-presents-true-stories-told-live-1529169
Give more if you can, less if you can’t.
Everyone is welcome.

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### 💬 Audience question of the night

Tell us about a moment when you later thought: “If only I had known.”

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### ✨ Final note

Life doesn’t come with spoilers.
But sometimes, looking back makes everything clearer.
And sometimes… it makes for a great story.

## Our Mission

## THE BEAR has grown into one of Berlin’s most beloved live storytelling events: a place where strangers become a community through the simple act of listening.

Supported by: THE BEAR e.V. , [Moving-Speaker.com](https://www.moving-speaker.com/), Female Speaking Berlin, and Experience Berlin Youtube Channel.