Tenx9

Pádraig & Paul both missed tenx9 fo the first time ever but they were ably replaced by Cara Doran & Chris O’Donoghue. The theme was: The Kindness of Strangers: Paul Brady learns a good deed isn’t always repaid in kind; Anne Marie McCallion learns kindness can come from anyone; David Braziel learns kindness can come in small gestures.

Tenx9 is a monthly storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran, and as well as filling the main venue in the Black Box, it has spread to Scotland, England, USA, Canada, Netherlands & Australia.

While it draws on the tradition of oral storytelling, we also encourage the shy, the nervous & the reticent.

Two stories recorded in the Balmoral Hotel as part of Féile in August 2019 when the theme was The West: first-timer Calvin Black (all the way from Vancouver) found himself separated by a common language while Jim Livingstone found being a bread man not to his taste. Paul is your host.

Four stories recorded at different places & times in 2019 with one thing in common - they’re all very funny. Nuala McKeever discovers what goes up…; Paul Hutchinson discovers his embarrassment threshold; Gaynor Kane discovers her husband-to-be is forgetful; Jim Livingstone discovers his spiritual side. Paul is your host.

Tenx9 is a monthly storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran, and as well as filling the main venue in the Black Box, it has spread to Scotland, England, USA, Canada, Netherlands & Australia.

While it draws on the tradition of oral storytelling, we also encourage the shy, the nervous & the reticent

On Dec 21 2019 we had a pop-up tenx9 in Belfast City Centre, here are two stories from the event: Helen McClements finds love after tragedy while Pádraig Ó Tuama finds the Irish relationship with the fabled immersion to be “complicated”. Paul is your host.

Tenx9 is a monthly storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran, and as well as filling the main venue in the Black Box, it has spread to Scotland, England, USA, Canada, Netherlands & Australia.

While it draws on the tradition of oral storytelling, we also encourage the shy, the nervous & the reticent.

As we say goodbye to Christmas, here is a mini-podcast with two stories recorded in the Black Box on December 18th: Karen Hetherington relives adventures with her mum while Bob Salisbury recounts the painfully funny adventures of Dennis & Headbanger. Paul is your host.

It was December 18 in the Black Box & the theme was Christmas, here are three stories & two mini-stories from that evening: Paul Bond gets the best present ever; Rachael Harriott gets the best mum ever; Michael McKnight has the most expensive Christmas ever. Pádraig & Paul reveal Xmas traumas.

Tenx9 is a monthly storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran, and as well as filling the main venue in the Black Box, it has spread to Scotland, England, USA, Canada, Netherlands & Australia. While it draws on the tradition of oral storytelling, we also encourage the shy, the nervous & the reticent.

Three stories & a mini-story from Adelaide: Andy Warmington goes back in time with Pringles; Bob Salisbury goes back to the Cold War; Rose goes back to see her dad; Helen McClements goes to the eco-resort. Paul is your host.

Tenx9 is a monthly storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran, and as well as filling the main venue in the Black Box, it has spread to Scotland, England, USA, Canada, Netherlands & Australia.

While it draws on the tradition of oral storytelling, we also encourage the shy, the nervous & the reticent.

We took tenx9 to Derry and here are three stories from our evening in Sandinos , 4 December 2019 when the theme was School: Stan McWilliams brings a touch of pizzazz to his gloomy grammar school; Michaela McDaid brings the Derry skycape to Oz; Roy Arbuckle brings back memories of primary school. Paul is your host.

Tenx9 is a monthly storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran, and as well as filling the main venue in the Black Box, it has spread to Scotland, England, USA, Canada, Netherlands & Australia.

While it draws on the tradition of oral storytelling, we also encourage the shy, the nervous & the reticent - some people are confident speakers other use notes or the full text.

Three stories & a mini-story told at the Black Box on November 20 when the theme was Accident: Paul Whittington is a medical marvel; Karen Hetherington is all washed up; Niamh Kavanagh waits for a premature demise; plus the tale of Pádraig’s Holy Finger. Paul is your host.

Tenx9 is a monthly storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran, and as well as filling the main venue in the Black Box, it has spread to Scotland, England, USA, Canada, Netherlands & Australia.

While it draws on the tradition of oral storytelling, we also encourage the shy, the nervous & the reticent - some people are confident speakers other use notes or the full text.

Three stories - plus a mini-story from Pádraig - all featuring mishaps: Fergal McGuckin reconnects with his great love after a road “accident”; David Backhouse feels loved despite facing serous danger; Fiona Malloy finds love can have many consequences. Paul is your host.

Tenx9 is a monthly storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran, and as well as filling the main venue in the Black Box, it has spread to Scotland, England, USA, Canada, Netherlands & Australia.

While it draws on the tradition of oral storytelling, we also encourage the shy, the nervous & the reticent - some people are confident speakers other use notes or the full text.

We work with people via email or workshops to edit and improve their stories, to help them find their voice.