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Tenx9 Storytelling

We celebrate the art of live storytelling, with the journalist Paul Doran and the poet Pádraig Ó Tuama, who founded Tenx9.

We turn to the truth this week, celebrating the art of live storytelling in Belfast.

The journalist Paul Doran and poet Pádraig Ó Tuama launched Tenx9 as a small monthly gathering, in the front room of the Black Box, in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.

The event has now expanded to 15 cities, and festivals, around the world, and selected stories have featured in the ±«Óătv Radio Ulster series, Tell Tales, which is presented by Kathy Clugston.

Kathy introduces her favourite story, which recalls a young couple’s memorable night in a Parisian bistro. The other tales from the Tenx9 archives cover friendship and fear during The Troubles, a work appraisal that led to award-winning acceptance, a secret pregnancy, and a young band’s compelling live debut.

Paul and Pádraig also share a few storytelling tips and reflect upon the power of stories to promote healing and understanding.

Made for Radio 4 Extra.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 23 Sep 2020 04:00

Broadcasts

  • Tue 10 Dec 2019 11:00
  • Tue 10 Dec 2019 21:00
  • Tue 22 Sep 2020 11:00
  • Tue 22 Sep 2020 16:00
  • Tue 22 Sep 2020 21:00
  • Wed 23 Sep 2020 04:00