About this Event
🐻 THE BEAR presents: MOUNTAINS
Stories about the climb
“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.”
— Edmund Hillary
Some climbs are made of rock.
Others are made of doubt, love, language, or starting over.
On May 21, THE BEAR returns with an evening of true personal storytelling about going uphill — about persistence, resilience, and the moments when life gets steep.
Our storytellers share real experiences of pushing forward, almost turning back, and discovering unexpected strength along the way.
Expect stories that are funny, raw, vulnerable, and deeply human — told live on stage.
🎤 Want to tell a story?
This evening features a mix of curated storytellers and our signature Open Stage.
Feeling inspired? Put your name in the hat and you might be invited on stage.
If you'd like feedback before the show, send your story idea to .
When buying your ticket, please choose the Storyteller Ticket so we know how many storytellers might join the hat.
📍 Event Details
Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Time: 19:00 – 21:30
Venue: Theatre Pool
Host: Izzy Ahrbeck (fresh back from Patagonia)
Music: Rory C. Malone
🎟 Tickets
Entry is by donation. Your support helps keep our storytelling stage independent and open to everyone.
Suggested donation: 15–20 €
Give more if you can, less if you can’t. Everyone is welcome.
Audience Question (optional):
Tell us about a time when life felt like an uphill climb. What kept you going?
See you at THE BEAR!
THE BEAR presents is made possible by the generous performances of our storytellers, our team of volunteers, and the “Verein zur Förderung der Kunst des biographischen Geschichtenerzählens e.V.” .
Stories connect us.
Because we all have stories to tell.
🧡 Thanks to our partners and supporters:
Special thanks to our partners on Youtube and the public speaking training company as well as , , and . More info: www.THEbEAR-storytelling.de
If you miss this show, you can have front row seats to beautiful stories made by THE BEAR with love, our podcast season 1, wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
Meet Your Show Host
Izzy Ahrbeck (just back from Patagonia)
Izzy Ahrbeck is a dynamic community builder and award-winning storyteller, with a passion for connecting people and ideas. Her storytelling journey started early, from hosting radio shows to freelancing as a journalist and eventually pursuing a career in the film industry.
Driven by a desire for greater purpose, Izzy transitioned to the social impact sector, earning a master’s in Sustainable Business & Innovation. As the Head of Community at Impact Hub Berlin, she empowers startups and changemakers to collaborate for a better future, firmly believing that impactful change happens through collective action.
In addition to her community-building work, Izzy is a sought-after storytelling coach, working with clients such as Lufthansa Group, Samsung Germany, and the Fixing the Future festival to help individuals and organizations harness the power of their narratives.
Music
RORY C. MALONE
is a sculptor and pianist. All stemming from a basis of improvisation, his piano playing spans a variety of styles while remaining playful and eclectic.
@rory_malone
www.rorymalone.fun
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Theatre Pool, Boxhagener Straße 18, Berlin-Friedrichshain, Germany
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