Tenx9 is a storytelling night where 9 people have up to 10 minutes each to tell a real story from their lives. Each night has a theme. This podcast brings you a sample of 3 stories from each evening. Check out http://tenx9.com to find out the theme, date and venue of the next live event. Get in touch and tell your story.
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Three more wonderful true stories from our Fleadh event in the Black Box on Weds 5 Aug: Willa witnesses traditional worship changing even for the pet dog; Rania realises Greece & Ireland hold the same traditions sacred; Richard can’t compete when it comes to bringing the boys to the yard.. 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, ou
As Belfast was transformed for a week by the Fleadh, we had a special tenx9 with live music & true stories of TRADITION: Maureen Boyle fell for the trad-loving seminarian; Houdi McCabe couldn’t understand the hypocrisy all around him; Judith McGillion had a gentle moment with the loyalist bandsman. Paul is your host. The podcast contains highlights from the evening recorded live in Belfast's Black Box. 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, sta
Three stories from our amazing event with Belfast Pride in July: Caroline Boyle makes a phone call she’ll never forget; Paul Brady “comes out” as a straight, white male; Kirsty Mulholland can’t work out when a date is actually a DATE! 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 yo
A very special evening in a very special location in Belfast in June led to these three stories of When I was Young: George Sproule picks his weapon of choice; Richard Brown is packed off to boarding school & meets The Tool; Fiona O’Neill embarks on the odyssey that is the school bus journey. 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,
It was a hot June evening when we teamed up with Belfast Photo Festival for stories of New Horizons: Tim Hedgley takes us on an upmarket drive; Jane Searle gets a new friend with sharp teeth; John Noltner is caught in a dilemma about seafood. 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 s
Three stories from three 2 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. Email us at tenx9belfast@gmail.com 026 events: Éadaoin Macauley becomes a hero to herself; Gareth McElduff steps up after a pint or two; Pat Scott gets lost in France. Paul is your host.
Three wonderful stories from our May ‘26 event in Belfast's Black Box when the theme was HERO: Kathryn Foster welcomes Rachel to the world & it changes forever; Ciaran McAlinden remembers a fallen martyr for Ireland; Shirley McMillan meets a stranger on a train who becomes even stranger. Paul is your host. Hero '26 Tenx9
In a partnership with Disability Action Ni, our April event was amazing; there are three stories from that evening on this podcast: Natasha Geary introduces Schweppes the not-so-pretty pony; Mark Cousins introduces the changeling with the blond hair; Deena Dimick introduces the wonderful dancing Sophia. 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.
West Belfast through & through, Bernie McDonald goes east & falls in love. Told in February 2026 when the theme was Directions. 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.
On March 25 we teamed up with the Belfast festival Imagine! & here are three stories from that evening on the theme Something New: Ashlene goes on a road trip in ‘90s Ireland; Tim arranges a secret trip to… that would be telling; Judith goes on a journey of self-discovery. 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 t
hree stories told at Black Box events in 2025/26 in Belfast: Don Gregory makes his presence felt; Rania Charalampidou has an Easter break in Constantinople-Istanbul; Paul Brady doesn’t see it coming when he visits a medium. Paul D 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 storie
It was Weds February 18 & we were collaborating with NI Science Festival with a full house in Belfast’s Black Box: Eve Pritchett forgot to ask where her new school was; Kelly Thompson was a victim of mistaken identity by technology; Louise Nealon could easily have lost her way on her trip to the US. 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/
Three stories from 2024 to lift you out of the February murk: Dave Thompson enjoys a windy Bible reading; it’s game on for Mylie Brennan with dungeons and dragons; Malachi steps out flaunting his new knitted waistcoat at First Communion. 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
Three stories recorded in 2025 in Belfast’s Black Box & Limavady’s Roe Valley Arts Centre: Karen Gibson becomes a 999 regular; Mary Farrell loses dead skin & dignity; Mike Carlisle faces his “little death” - fear! 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.c
To ease us into 2026 here’s a story told in May by Attila Pál which was part of the NI Mental Health Arts Festival. Happy New Year! 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.
Get a taste of our Christmas 2025 event in Belfast’s Black Box - surprises, laughter & stories: first-timer Nathan McCartney prepares for the worst; Fionnuala Close is told “say nothin” & agrees; Pat Scott goes off Secret Santa. 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 sto
Christmas came early to Portstewart when tenx9 arrived at Flowerfield. Here are four stories from that evening: Kate Murphy discovers the truth of Xmas in Africa; Gloria O’Connor is pushed to her festive limits; David McCullough introduces the wonderful Jennifer; Maria McCloskey is on a mission to find Henry. 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
Three stories told at our Black Box Belfast event in November when the theme was Fall: Richard Brown “helps” his straight-laced friend pack; Bob Salisbury finds his field of dreams in Tyrone; Houdi takes a principled stand against sexploitation, kinda. 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 from an idea in Paul's head.. You’ll find all the upcoming dates at tenx9.com/events, our guideli
Three stories to brighten your winter gloom: Martin Hutchinson thinks “wee buns” to windsurfing; Colin Dardis watches his dad struggle with day-to-day life; Carrie Jain lowers her guard on a train. 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.
Father & daughter Paul & Alice Hutchinson took to the tenx9 mic with their Hallowe’en stories at Roe Valley Arts Centre in Limavady. It was a wonderful night and it's not often we get a parent/child (Alice is a grown woman to be fair) combo. 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 a
Four stories from 17 October 2025 told at an event in Derry/Londonderry in partnership with the Churches Trust. The theme was Faith: Cat felt she was losing her faith; Joseph wondered about a vocation; Kenny rediscovered his faith amidst adversity; Linda was hidden in an onion bag. 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 guidel
The theme for September 24th was “Wee Buns” & Paul Brady had this brilliant tale of starting over. 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.
On August 1st, there was a special tenx9 in the Black Box on the theme America: Fiona O’Neill had the coolest penpal; Richard O’Leary finally made it to San Francisco but his heart was elsewhere: Mylie Brennan had to make some cultural adjustments. 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
We’re back with three Summer stories just as those long, lazy days begin to fade: teenager Michael Blair goes on a European solo expedition; Barney Gribbin buys a bizarre wedding present; Sharon Magee makes a friend for life in the Netherlands. 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
On 14 May, Belfast’s Black Box became a confessional where storytellers came for absolution: Fiona O’Neil tormented her mother with toothpaste; Phil Simon believed he had murdered his beloved grandad & Pat Scott questioned her guilt after two attempts at murder. 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/gu
