THE BEAR's Season 12 Kickoff Show

"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." We missed you. All summer we've been thinking about the stories you've been collecting without even realizing it. The awkward layovers, the almost-romances, the wrong turns that became the best part of the trip, the quiet moments at home that felt bigger than any vacation. Summer has a way of handing us material we don't know what to do with yet. That's exactly what THE BEAR is for. We're kicking off our 12th season the way we always do: with untold stories. Eight brave souls will take the stage to share something they've never told before — not at THE BEAR, not anywhere. Names drawn at random from our legendary top hat. The only rule is that the story has to be new to the stage. These 5-minute stories bear witness to the awkward, the inspiring, the heartbreaking, the hilarious, and everything in between. The kind of stories that remind us we're not alone, especially after a few months apart. At the end of the night, the audience votes for their Favorite Story, and the winner earns an invite to The Eve of the Champs, our annual storytellers' showcase in June 2027. 🐻 How It Works Want to share a story? Put your name in the hat. We draw names randomly throughout the night. New to storytelling? Don't worry — we love first-time voices and offer supportive coaching to help you shape your story. You can also check out our workshop to prepare your story for THE BEAR stage. 🎤 Want to tell a story? Come early to put your name in the hat, or email us in advance if you'd like feedback before you hit the stage: 📩 [contact removed] Because if you've got a story, we've got a stage. And after a summer apart, we're more curious than ever to hear yours. 🎟 Tickets & Community TICKETS: €18 suggested donation (includes 19% VAT), €13 minimum. Less if you really can't, more if you can. Prices include VAT, and THE BEAR covers all Luma and Stripe processing fees — your donation goes straight to keeping the lights on and the stage running. 📍 Event Details DATE: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 7pm HOST: TBA MUSIC: James Harper VENUE: Theatre Pool, Boxhagener Straße 18, 3. Hinterhof, 10245 Berlin Every show we invite our audience to share a story anonymously on a small slip of paper we hand out. Here it is in advance, so you can ponder it before you arrive. Audience Question: Tell us about something you did this summer that you haven't told anyone.