Story Slam: Bodies (DDN Special)

British Sign Language Interpreted Event 

Story Slam is where people tell amazing true stories live on stage. Come and share your own story or simply come along and enjoy everyone else's.

This month we are excited to especially welcome stories from the Deaf Disabled and Neurodivergent (DDN) community. Story Slam is a place for everyone and we are pleased to announce that our March show will be interpreted entirely into British Sign Language! We will have two talented interpreters working throughout the event to interpret everyone's stories into and from BSL allowing those who are deaf or hard of hearing to take part in the show. As always our venue has step-free access to the seating and stage and several spots for attendees using wheelchairs.

We are also very happy to announce that the show will be hosted by our guest compere Keron Day an incredible actor writer and DDN activist. Keron has appeared in shows such as Sex Education (Netflix) and Kirkmoore (BBC).

Wanna tell a story at the event? No need to get in touch simply arrive on the day and follow instructions to submit your name.

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THEME ️

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This month our theme is Bodies 

 Stories of everything physical visceral and deeply human. Tales of strength endurance and pushing your limits. Moments of fragility vulnerability and injury. Pain bliss and endurance. Scars tattoos and the aches and pains of a life lived fully. Growing up growing old and everything in between. Hearing seeing and feeling. The marathon you ran the accident you recovered from or the way your body tells the story of your life. Whether it’s celebration challenge or change come share your stories of bodies on March 16th at the Wardrobe Theatre.

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TICKETS 

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https://thewardrobetheatre.com/shows/story-slam/

£5 Concessionary price (students OAPs unemployed low-wage etc.)

£8 Full price

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STORY RULES

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Live stories must follow a few simple rules they must be:

• True

• Told in 5 minutes or less

• Stories. No rants stand-up routines or monologues. (A story has a beginning middle and end with some change and/or conflict having occurred)

• Told in first person. You should be a major character in the story.

• Told without notes or props.

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CONTENT WARNINGS 

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In the interest of making the Story Slam a safe and comfortable place to be storytellers are able to attach content warnings to their stories to warn of any sensitive or distressing topics. Details of how to do this will be explained on the day. Content warnings are read out before each story to give people a chance to leave the room if they so wish.

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ACCESSIBILITY 

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The venue has full step free access to the theatre and the stage. If you have any specialised requirements to attend that we can help with please get in touch.

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AGE LIMIT 

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Story Slam has no age limit. However the live and spontaneous nature of the show means that profanity and adult themes are to be expected. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult but parental discretion is advised.

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Contact 

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[email protected]

www.storyslam.co.uk

Host or Publisher Story Slam: Bristol