THE BEAR Hamburg - Storytelling Workshop

A Storytelling Master Class with Dyane Neiman, director of THE BEAR
Berlin · Saturday, April 18, 2026 · 10:00–17:00 hrs. in EN & DE

Because we all have stories.
Stories connect us.

This isn’t just a workshop. It’s a full-day immersion into the art of true, personal storytelling: raw, focused, and deeply human.

Whether you’ve never told a story on stage before or you’re ready to deepen your craft, this full day journey will gently but firmly push you beyond your comfort zone. That’s where clarity, courage, and connection begin.

At THE BEAR, we believe the most powerful stories come from real life - moments of vulnerability, humor, confusion, failure, and truth. By the end of this day, you’ll take one meaningful experience from your own life and shape it into a 5-minute story that truly lands.

Uncover the real story behind your memories. Through guided exercises, you’ll discover which moments carry emotional weight and why.

Learn how to shape your story with clear structure, tension, and heart. We focus on simplicity, honesty, and impact - not performance tricks.

Practice telling your story out loud, in a supportive space, with feedback that helps you grow in confidence and clarity.

• A 90-minute online prep session the week before the workshop
• A 7-hour, in-person storytelling intensive in Berlin
• Guided exercises to unlock memories and shape your narrative
• Practice and peer feedback
• Personalized coaching from an experienced story coach
• A printable handout you can reuse for future stories

You’ll laugh, you might cry, and by the end of the day you’ll feel gloriously spent - in the best possible way.

Because when we’re that tired, the armour falls away… and what’s left is honest, brave, and beautifully human.

Participants will have the opportunity to put their name in the hat to perform their story at THE BEAR Hamburg Open Stage Show on May 30, 2026 in front of a live, cheering audience.

Performance is optional. Growth is not.

Strange neighbors.
Funny uncles.
Short-lived romances.
Life-changing mistakes.
Moments you’ve never talked about out loud.

Even the most ordinary lives contain stories that can move a room to laughter or tears. This workshop helps you find those stories—and tell them in a way that truly connects.

• Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
• Time: 10:00–17:00 hrs.
• Location: Horner Freiheit - Das Stadtteilhaus, 46 Am Gojenboom, 22111Hamburg
• Bonus: 90-minute online prep session the week before
• Fee: €129
• Group Size: Max. 9 participants

Please email us to confirm availability before transferring the workshop fee here below or use Eventbrite platform (with additional service fee)

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Verein zur Förderung der Kunst des biographischen Geschichtenerzählens e.V.
IBAN: DE25 8306 5408 0005 2236 28
BIC: GENO DEF1 SLR

Founder & Artistic Director of THE BEAR
Trainer · Storyteller · Communication Coach

“What started out as just a storytelling workshop ended in a day of getting to know myself better and connecting with people I had never met before. I am more confident about my skills and understand how to continue to improve. Also, it was a lot of fun!”
— Adriana Carles, Brand Marketing Manager

Trainer · Storyteller · Communication Coach

Dyane is an American-born, NYC-bred, Berlin-based communication trainer and storyteller. Before working with words, she worked with bodies—as a choreographer, performer, and theater director—earning three consecutive Theaterzwang Awards for outstanding achievement.

Since 2011, she has coached leaders, creatives, scientists, and professionals from around the world to discover the power of their voice and personal story. In 2015, she founded THE BEAR, Berlin’s open stage for true, personal stories, and has since directed and produced over 1,000 stories for the Berlin community and beyond.

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