One of Bristol’s most beloved community events, Story Slam is the place to hear and share true stories live on stage
Hosted on the third Sunday of each month, Story Slam has played host to over 1,800 storytellers over the course of its history, and celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2024. Each show has its own theme and is hosted by a collection of compassionate compères who guide the audience through stories ranging from the hilarious and triumphant to the heart-breaking and tragic.
And you can now also enjoy a show spin-off, Spicy Slam. An 18+ edition of the show dedicated to sharing stories of sexual encounters of all kinds.
All stories at Story Slam are told by volunteers from the audience. Simply come along on the day and put your name in the hat for a chance to tell a story, or just come along and enjoy listening to everyone else’s.
The show also has an accompanying podcast so you can enjoy the show wherever you are. Simply search ‘Story Slam Bristol’ in your podcast app of choice.
You’re never quite sure what you’re going to hear at Story Slam, which is why it’s one of the most popular long running shows in the city.
Our theme in March will be Bodies. Stories of everything physical, visceral, and deeply human. Tales of strength, endurance, and pushing your limits. Moments of fragility, vulnerability and injury. Pain, bliss and endurance. Scars, tattoos, and the aches and pains of a life lived fully. Growing up, growing old, and everything in between. Feeling, seeing and believing. The marathon you ran, the accident you recovered from, or the way your body tells the story of your life. Whether it’s celebration, challenge, or change, come share your stories of bodies on at the Wardrobe Theatre.
On March 16th Story Slam especially welcomes stories from the Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent (DDN) community. The show will be interpreted entirely into British Sign Language, with two interpreters working throughout the event to interpret everyone’s stories into and from BSL, allowing those who are deaf or hard of hearing to take part in the show. As always our venue has step-free access to the seating and stage, and several spots for attendees using wheelchairs. The show will be guest compered by Keron Day, an incredible actor, writer and DDN activist who has starred in such shows as Sex Education (Netflix) and Kirkmoore (BBC).
