Story Slam: Trick or Treat

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

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 Trick or Treat. 🎃🍭👻 Stories of surprises pranks gifts and sweets. Mischief mayhem and tricks that caught you off guard. Ghoulish costumes terrifying masks and the unexpected knocks at the door. From harmless jokes and light-hearted tricks to the pranks that went too far. Threats bribes and ransoms. Neighbours strangers and that eerie encounter in the middle of the night. Tales of fear retribution and gifts that weren't what they seemed. Whether it's Halloween night mischief or life's unexpected surprises come share your stories of tricks and treats on October 20th 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