What we’re about
The best way to get to know someone is to listen to their stories. Everyone has a story even if they think they don’t, and up in the hills of Lisbon, once a month, a random, eclectic, curious group of people gather to listen to these first-person stories told in an intimate setting.
While it is sort of like The Moth—we do want first-person stories that are short in length—we give you a few extra minutes (stories should be 7-10 min) and there is no competition or scoring. You should expect a friendly and welcoming audience sipping red wine or herbal tea while they share in the vulnerable moments of life. We usually have 10 storytellers. There is also an intermission which offers everyone a chance to socialize.
We welcome everyone. Listeners. Storytellers. And people who have never told a story on stage but have an itch to try. Please join us.
Check out our instagram for more info and pictures: @storytellinglisboa.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- FOFOCA - Storytelling Lisboa em PortuguêsFábrica Braço de Prata, Lisboa
A fofoca, coscuvilhice ou cusquice é sempre uma história sobre a vida de alguém. E é também o tema do mês de julho do Storytelling em Português.
Dia 9 de julho conta uma história pessoal e verdadeira sobre este tema. Interpreta-o livremente.
A história daquela vizinha super fofoqueira que morava ao teu lado. A fofoca que te salvou no trabalho, a fofoca familiar que nunca te revelaram... Ou uma fofoca sobre ti...que até era verdade. O que mudou em ti?
Temos 10 vagas para contadores de histórias e adoramos estreias. Inscreve-te neste link.
Vem apoiar o nosso evento voluntário e gratuito. Traz os teus amigos e família. Estaremos na @fabricabracodeprata para vos receber.
Este será o último evento antes das nossas férias de agosto! Por isso... VEM! 🫂
Até breve.
- Storytelling Night—"WHAT WAS I THINKING?"Fábrica Braço de Prata, Lisboa
Our theme for July is "WHAT WAS I THINKING?" Be sure to come out as this is our last event of the summer. We will take a break in August and return again in September.
Give us tales of hindsight and headshakes. The impulse you can’t explain, the decision that made perfect sense—until it didn’t. The night you said yes when you meant no. The job you took, the person you trusted, the risk you leapt into with both feet and only later thought what?! Tell us about the moments that haunt you, humble you, or make you laugh now that time has given you a little distance. We want the stories that still make you ask yourself: what was I thinking?
As always, interpret the theme freely.
Please come just to listen or get on stage, be vulnerable, and share with us, a diverse group of welcoming and open people who are curious about each others' lives. Stories will last from 7 to 10 minutes. Expect ten stories plus an intermission.
We will hold our event at Fábrica Braço de Prata, an enormous multi-roomed centro cultural in Marvila that hosts everything from salsa bands to intimate piano concerts to philosophical comedy. To accommodate everyone, we will be in the outdoor tent right inside the gate to Fábrica Braço de Prata. Love is a popular edition, arrive early to get good seats.
Storytelling Lisboa is a completely free event run by volunteers. We welcome everyone to get on stage! Absolutely no experience is necessary.
We only ask that stories be true and personal and that they are performed as opposed to read—and they should be stories instead of philosophical musings, motivational speeches, or stand-up routines.
The content is completely at the discretion of the storyteller as long as it is related in the monthly theme and respectful to the diversity and experiences of all humans.
Interested in sharing a story? We give spots on a first come, first serve basis. Please fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/kkGhEM47BLF4WRkg9
We now have an email list to subscribe to keep up with events. You can subscribe with this link. We also have a WhatsApp Group if you prefer to get updates directly to your phone!
For any questions or concerns, reach out to us by DM on our instagram @storytellinglisboa! Or email storytellinglisboa at gmail dot com.
Bring some cash to throw into our donation jar! We will always be free and want everyone to be able to attend, but your funds help sustain the increasing effort and volunteers needed to put on the event.
All links related to Storytelling Lisboa can additionally be found on our linktree: https://linktr.ee/storytellinglisboa
Photo: @diogo_correia_video
