Storytelling
Tell true stories and folk tales aloud to a live audience, without a script.
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $10
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1.5 hours or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's made to be shared with an audience.
- It comes with people built in.
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to meet people
- You want to express yourself
Maybe not if
- There is no specialist venue near you
- You want something calm
- You only have short gaps in your day
What it feels like
StorytellingAverage performance hobbyBefore you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Shape a five-minute true story from your own life, rehearse it aloud without notes and tell it at a storytelling open mic.
Questions
How much does storytelling cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $10 a month once you are going.
How much time does storytelling take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1.5 hours or more.
Where do people do storytelling?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is storytelling good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Shape a five-minute true story from your own life, rehearse it aloud without notes and tell it at a storytelling open mic.
Do I need other people for storytelling?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.