BAREFACED STORIES

Although he can’t quite remember all the details, Ron Bradfield Jnr once got to sitting naked on a limestone rock, his feet immersed in sea water, ready to hand himself over to the ocean. This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was REALITY CHECK, 25 March 2021 at The Rechabite Hall See Ron's story on YouTube PLEASE NOTE: The following video contains material that...

Samantha Bickell took Friday afternoon drinks with her workmates as the perfect opportunity to share her experiences studying animal science which were certainly… stimulating, to say the least. This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was DIRTY WORK, 29 October 2020 at The Rechabite Hall Barefaced Stories are told live onstage in Western Australia, and is Australia...

What happens when you combine 12-months of grieving, a shed-dwelling boomer father, your mother’s ashes, and an 80s tourism relic helicopter? A physics lesson, of course. This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was I SH*T YOU NOT, 24 September 2020 at The Rechabite Hall See Michael's story on our YouTube channel here . Barefaced Stories are told live onstage in We...

If we’ve learnt anything in these recent times, it’s that the end of a lockdown is a celebratory event. For Izzy Wilson, this ensued a wild night out complete with magnum wine, early morning pho and a missing tampon. This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was WORTH IT, 6 May 2021 @ The Rechabite Hall. Check out Izzy's story on Youtube here . **Language Warning**...

Growing up in Pharr, Texas as the smallest, nerdiest and gayest kid in class was made possible for Eric Schwarz through his father’s unconditional love. When Eric finds himself far away from Pharr with a burgeoning personal and professional life, he faces harrowing news about his father. This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was HERE COMES TROUBLE, 24 June 2021...

In the late 1980s, Busta Nezz pierced the anarcho-punk movement in Perth as well as his own body many, many times. This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was BRING THE PAIN, 29 July 2021. PLEASE NOTE: The following story contains material that may be triggering to some audiences.  Check out the video of Busta's story here if you are game! And check out Firebomb f...

In the week of her fifteenth birthday, Eliza Smith had some important life lessons handed to her. Mostly, she learnt the rules of how to fake a dead body to break someone out of prison, but she also learnt a lot about family.  This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was HERE COMES TROUBLE, 24 June 2021 at The Rechabite Hall You can see Eliza's story on YouTube her...

Near-death experiences are often described as involving a sense of bodily detachment, intense reflection, complete bliss or even paralytic fear. There have also been reports of hearing Oasis’ album on repeat and enjoying Mars bars while you’re stuck in a cave that’s quickly filling with freezing water. This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was REALITY CHECK, 25...

Asha Kiani wasn’t scared, and she didn’t cry when her mum passed away from cancer. She reflects on how managing her mum’s illness and reading her eulogy at 12 years-of-age taught her life lessons that some people never learn in a lifetime. This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was BRING THE PAIN, 29 July 2021 at The Rechabite Hall. PLEASE NOTE: The following sto...

For most people, break-ups can be a time of intense introspection and mourning. For Jacob Sgouros, however, it was the perfect opportunity to win his ex-girlfriend back. PLEASE NOTE: The following video contains material that may be triggering to some audiences. If any tricky feelings arise for you we recommend contacting Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14. See Jacob's story in Youtube here . This sto...

Adam Lee’s uncle was ripped away from his family at 7 years-of-age which sparked a life of anger and torment. When dressing his uncle’s body before the funeral, Adam reflects on the difficulties his uncle faced, and on the positive legacy he left behind. This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was DIRTY WORK, October 29 2020.  You can see a video of Adam’s story o...

Being an ex-serviceman, it was rare for Ron to find himself sitting alone at a bar on Anzac Day.  But there he was, at the Navy Club in Fremantle, on his lonesome.  That is until he shared with a final dance with a complete stranger. Barefaced Stories are told live onstage in Western Australia.   Podcast Host & producer: Andrea Gibbs ( @AndreaGibbs )  Storyteller: Ron...

Elaborate costumes, fantastical personas, and sweet sweet guitar riffs.   Beyond the humorous, ironic façade of an air guitar performance there is real sincerity in what it offers those who participate.  This week’s story, from Rob Pollard, is not just about impaling yourself on a mimed instrument or smashing it to smithereens - it’s also a story about family.&nbs...

Wonder what it feels like to have a manic episode? Werzel takes us inside his mind and gives us an insight into what could happen to any one of us. Barefaced Stories are told live onstage in Western Australia.   Podcast Host & producer: Andrea Gibbs ( @AndreaGibbs )  Storyteller: Paul 'Werzel' Montague Facebook: @BarefacedStoriesPerth Instagram: @BarefacedStories Twitter:  ...

The Australian Nullarbor has quite the reputation, known for being one of the longest, straightest, most remote stretches of highway in the world. Driving it can be a daunting experience, especially when the person next to you is a chain smoking demon. Barefaced Stories are told live onstage in Western Australia.   Podcast Host: Andrea Gibbs ( @AndreaGibbs )  Storyteller:  Nadi...

The unknown is scary, and of all the moments of anticipation and anxiety that occur in a parent's life, there's one that reigns supreme: the parent-teacher meeting.  You'll never guess what Andrew McDonald and his wife were confronted with when they were shown their son's math book. Barefaced Stories are told live onstage in Western Australia.  This story is from our show titled 'That Lo...

Alison always wanted a daughter. Her dream came true, but one Christmas eve so did her worst nightmare. Barefaced Stories are told live in Western Australia.  This story is from our Albany Edition.  Get your hands on a THINK BACK STACK if you want to come up with some of your own great stories. Host: Andrea Gibbs ( @AndreaGibbs )  Storyteller:  Alison Bennett Taylor Producers:...

Paul befriends two pitbull’s who protect an old bus depot near his house.  Paul names them Boris and Boris' girlfriend and takes them to the beach. He lets them off the lead, they go for a swim and have a magic time until Boris makes a bee line for a family on the beach. Barefaced Stories are told live on stage at a tiny pub in the huge state of Western Australia. Host: Andrea Gibb...

For a young, geeky student of computer science during the early days of the internet, working out how to write a program to make and distribute porn meant you were scientific royalty. Meet James, the Porn King of his computer programming class during the early 90s. Barefaced Stories are told live on stage at a tiny pub in the huge state of Western Australia. Host: Andrea Gibbs ( @AndreaGibbs...

Michelle Johnston describes an Emergency Department as a “wild zoo of love.” She treats people at their most vulnerable and, once in a while, animalistic, and shares what it is like to come face to face with a wild rhinoceros of a human.  Barefaced Stories are told live on stage at a tiny pub in the huge state of Western Australia. Host: Andrea Gibbs ( @AndreaGibbs )  St...

Stephanie thought her dream was to work with monkeys in Rwanda. Turns out, cutting up cadavers is where she finds her happy place. And one cadaver in particular makes her  really  happy... Barefaced Stories are told live on stage at a tiny pub in the huge state of Western Australia. Host: Andrea Gibbs ( @AndreaGibbs )  Storyteller:  Stephanie Yoong Producers: Katie McAllis...

On her first day of a new job as a registered music therapist in a nursing home, Raelene meets Janet. Janet doesn’t talk and she relies on a PEG feeding tube to eat. Right now, she’s asleep, so Raelene tries some soft flute music, then some guitar and the song  I’ll take you home again Kathleen.  Janet opens her eyes and says, “Keep singing.”  Barefaced...

Erica Freeman was dealt a shitty hand, at 18 she had lost both of her parents. She made two big decisions, leave Tasmania, get a dog. When faced with a potential third tragedy, an unexpected ally springs into action. Barefaced Stories are told live on stage at a tiny pub in the huge state of Western Australia. Hosts: Andrea Gibbs ( @AndreaGibbs ) & Kerry O'Sullivan Storyteller:  Eric...

Israeli author Etgar Keret says he reckons he could've been a social drinker if only he wasn't so stoned every time he was out being social. How he came to be high at his first ever paid reading is a rollicking yarn and a cautionary tale. Man, the opportunity for Irish Cream fuelled retribution is... divine. Barefaced Stories are told live on stage at a tiny pub in the huge state of West...

As a teenager Nadine Browne was told by a church elder that her choice of clothing (jeans!) was promoting "unclean thoughts". When years later she re-encounters this man, the opportunity for Irish Cream fuelled retribution is... divine. Barefaced Stories are told live on stage at a tiny pub in the huge state of Western Australia. Hosts: Andrea Gibbs ( @AndreaGibbs ) & Kerry O'Sulliva...