Tenx9

In October 2024, Ann-Marie Foster told this story at the Black Box when the theme was Care. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Paul Doran & Pádraig Ó Tuama. You’ll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at te...

Three amazing & dark true stories from recent tenx9 events: Lisa Graham’s family faces an African adventure; Fergal McGuckin faces the Beast of Belfast; Rosaline O’Callaghan is the Queen of the Castle. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the...

Three hilarious stories told at our collaboration with the NI Science Festival 2025: Don Gregory chooses family over his dream job; Fionnuala Close shocks her mother into saying a rosary; Paul Brady discovers the joys of chemistry. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It b...

Three stories to beat the Winter blues told at Belfast’s Black Box: Melanie Bowden goes abroad but her dad pays the price; Joe Millican hears an intruder as he sleeps beneath the stars; Lorna Dunn knows something isn’t right despite the doctor. Paul is your host & he pays tribute to the late and missed Paul Whittington. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes ea...

Here are three stories from different events to put a spring in your step: Una Brogan decides to end a toxic relationship; Paul Whittington resolves a whiskey crisis in a bothy; Jakub Grogowski has a day out in Warsaw. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfa...

It was a full house in Belfast’s Black Box for our January event when the theme was Moving: Rachel Smith gets a letter from a dead man; Laurie Randall’s sister is forced out of her home; Richard O’Leary goes in search of the potato in China. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular t...

Paul has a brief message ahead of a wonderful story told in Belfast at the Black Box in 2023 by first-timer Judith Sialanskaia. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Paul Doran & Pádraig Ó Tuama. You’ll find all the upcoming dates at te...

For our 2024 Black Box Christmas event, Louise Nealon told this wonderful story of Great-Aunt Peggy. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Paul Doran & Pádraig Ó Tuama. You’ll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guideli...

"All I Want for Christmas" was the December theme in Belfast’s Black Box. Here are some highlights including three stories: first-timer Lorraine Thompson torments her sister with a purse but discovers a new relationship; Lisa Graham reunites with family after a Covid nightmare in Thailand; Terry McCartan remembers his mum & just wants Xmas to be over. Paul dons a special shirt while Paul Brady sen...

Step into Christmas with three festive true stories told at Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart on 6 Dec 2024: Fionnuala McNicholl breaks an ankle in the snow; Paul Hutchinson hunts a Christmas tree in the wild; Kate Murphy has some unusual guests for dinner. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own lif...

When Pat Scott first gatecrashed tenx9 she had confused notions, when she returned it was no better as she mixed up Jane Austen, a strip club & a big gay night: enjoy this hilarious story told on 20 November 2024. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black...

With the days shortening, the theme for our November event in Belfast’s Black Box was Night: Chris Stother made an intimidating journey; Siobhan McGuigan was living love’s young dream; Mylie Brennan learnt more than expected at summer camp. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular th...

We returned to Limavady for Hallowe’en & had a wonderful evening. Here are three of the stories from that event: Mike Carlisle has instructions for dying; Gloria O’Connor goes commando in 5-star luxury & Julie Kipp asks for a haunting. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme....

Mary McGonagle told this wonderful story on our October trip to Ballybofey in Donegal as part of the Frances Browne Literary Festival. A piece of living history. She appeared on the tenx9 podcast previously as Mary Johnston but she writes under her birth name. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular t...

Three stories on the theme Care told at Belfast’s Black Box on Weds 23 October 2024: Phyllis McKenna is shocked when a boy falls for her despite her glasses; Jack McAteer Wallace learns the art of care from his beloved granny; Rachel Millican embraces her mum Lucy & her frailties. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true sto...

Three amazing stories from our first Donegal event at the Frances Browne Lit Fest in Ballybofey's Balor Arts Centre: Rosaline Callaghan has a terrifying encounter with a stranger; Elaine Bullock finds her perfect home in Donegal; Jim Livingstone remembers his mum, “the girl from Donegal”. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a...

Ciaran McAlinden goes through a rite of passage as his mum makes a discovery - told at our Beauty evening in Belfast’s Black Box on 21 August 2024. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Paul Doran & Pádraig Ó Tuama. You’ll find all the...

It was a Lucky night in Belfast’s Black Box on September 25th with amazing stories & a significant birthday: Bill Blinco gets a call in a million; Maggie McCarney’s horse ride goes out of control; Paul Hutchinson finds even Hitler can’t budge his dad. Paul is your host as he celebrates tenx9's 13th birthday. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a...

Here’s a one-off story from tenx9 regular Barney Gribbin which he told in October 2023 when the theme was Scared to Death. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Paul Doran & Pádraig Ó Tuama. You’ll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.c...

As a farewell to the summer - on this side of the world at least - here are three wonderful stories told in July & August in Belfast’s Black Box: Pat Scott is left breathless on the dance floor; Gloria O’Connor belts out the bangers in the car; Malachi O’Doherty hears sexy tales in the Gaeltacht. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to...

It was 21 August 2024 & the Black Box hosted an evening of Beauty: Clare Duffy broke hearts with her tale of heartbreak; Rhonda Glasgow took us to Diet Club where she was a novice; Mylie Brennan introduced us to Marilyn, the most beautiful human. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particu...

Three Holiday stories from our Belfast evening in Belfast’s Black Box: Richard O’Leary has a lifelong thing for Peig; Jasmin Awoodun takes us to Mauritius in search of the pink pigeon; Dave Thompson wonders who just boarded the Beatles bus tour while Paul makes an appeal & is also your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from...

In the spirit of the season, here’s a bonus pod with Steffi Davies. Steffi told this story in the Black Box in August 2023 when the theme was One Summer. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran. You’ll find al...

Three stories from our wonderful collaboration with Belfast Photo Festival in the Black Box, 26 June: James Ellson reveals a dark past; Dolores Vischer is lost for words on meeting her idol & Paul Brady buries his dad but not without a few laughs. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a partic...

Tenx9 teamed up with Ulster University LGBT Staff Network for stories of Love: Denise MacDermott pops the question in Dresden; Anthony McCoubrey visits the cobbles of Coronation St; Maria Perkins shows her love with food, unfortunately. Paul is your host. Tenx9 is a live storytelling event where nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a true story from their own life on a particular theme....