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"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 sends us home with a song. It was a magical evening of love & tears & laughter..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 tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.
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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 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 tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.
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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 Box, started by Paul Doran & Pádraig Ó Tuama.
You’ll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions. -
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 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 tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.
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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. 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 tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.
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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 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 tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions. -
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 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 tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.
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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 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 tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.
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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 upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions. -
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 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 tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.
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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.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions. -
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 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 tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.
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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 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 tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.
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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 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 tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.
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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 all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions. -
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 particular theme. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran. You’ll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.
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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. It began in Belfast in 2011 in the Black Box, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran. You’ll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.
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From our Pets evening on 23 April, Jane Searle poses a deeply philosophical question. Paul does the introduction.
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 all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions. -
Three stories from our Troubles-themed evening at the Black Box on 29 May 2024: Liam Kelly gets involved in recreational rioting; Ciaran McAlinden is a good citizen caught up in an IRA attack; Deirdre Morrison meets the man who had been missing all her life. 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 Black Box, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran. You’ll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.
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A special podcast marking the 18th birthday of Belfast’s Black Box, tenx9’s home venue since 2011: Helen McClements conjures up a troll for her girls; Jim Livingstone is a liability wherever he goes; Paul Brady plays Vatican roulette with the Duchess. 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 Black Box, started by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Paul Doran. You’ll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.
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