Hong Kong Stories

Gina tells of a harrowing time and X survives yet another adventure. For more storytelling updates click that 'send me a newesletter' button on the website hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Sao Mai and Niharika show what workshopping a story looks like. Bothe women are expert and long time storytellers and hosts with Hong Kong Stories. For more information, please go to www.hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

We have two stories about teaching this week, the first if from Lesley and the second is from Jenn. If you want to tell your BEST story - head on over to our website and sign up for a free workshop. www.hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

This is a updated version of this episode. The first time, the episode did not record fully and the second story was cut off. It did give me a chance to amend the date of the show which I had recorded incorrectly. Ella tells of of living in Russia in the 70's and we relisten to a story from Sao Mai about a choice she was forced to make. If you have a story to tell, come to one of our workshops - you can find details on the website www.hongkongstories.com If you'd like to guess today's "everyone has a story to tell' tagline language - send us an email at storieshongkong@gmail.com. The winners of 2 tickets to our August 5, 2021 show

Yumi tells of first encounters and lasting impressions and we re-listen to a story from Gisele about her complicated feelings. If you want to learn how to tell your BEST story follow the prompts on www.hongkongstories.com or get in touch via email storieshongkong@gmail.com Everyone has a story to tell

Angela tells about fulfilling a dream and we relisten to Kristen's story of her grandma. If you want to learn how to tell your BEST story - follow the instructions on the website www.hongkongstories.com and get yourself to a workshop! Everyone has a story to tell.

Rachel tells a story of a visit from the Nephew and Josianne reminds us it is never too late to seize the day. Workshops are back again! Check out hongkongstories.com for links to the meetup! Everyone has a story to tell.

Yuyu tells of a change she made in her life while we re-listen to Austin's story of transformation. If you want to tell your BEST story, we will be hosting live workshops soon! Come join us - find out more information at www.hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Vincent tells of a lifelong friend and we re-listen to X's story about taking a break. We are trying to return to regular workshops but are struggling at the moment to find hosts, please bear with us. In the meantime, you can get tickets to our 27 May 2021 show at ticketflap or through our website www.hongkongstories.com

Liane tells of saying goodbye and we relisten to a studio recording of Rachel telling of a mid life crisis. Find out more about what we do at Hong Kong Stories on our website: www.hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Mustafa tells us about how percetionas and reality do not always add up and we relisten to a story from Becky about a hard choice she had to make. If you want to learn how to tell your BEST story, go to www.hongkongstories.com and sign up for a workshop! Everyone has a story to tell.

Lesley tells us about a very famous person in her life and we relisten to a story from Sheridan about family. This true, first person story was recorded before a live audience at the Fringe Club in Hong Kong in April 2021 at a live show with the theme "For You" If you would like to find out more - go to www.hongkongstories.com

Jenn helps Rachel workshop one of her stories - giving you a flavour of what to expect at a storytelling workshop! Have a listen and get in touch when you are ready to start telling your story. Hong kong stories, it's better than drama, it's better than comedy, it’s real life.

Violet and Bobo tell their true, first person stories that they wrote and performed live on stage at our 2020 Student Story Slam at the Fringe Club in Hong Kong. We also have a repeated story from Matthew who performed at the 2019 Student Story Slam. Our Student Story slam for 2021 will be held in the Autumn, information on how to be involved can be found on our website - hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Vincent tells us of of a musical adventure in Jamaica and we relisten to a story from Katie about an adventure in America. If you have a story you would like to tell, get in touch via the website www.hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Niharika tells of an encounter in the mountains and we re-listen to Gina's story of an experience she had as a teen. If you want to learn how to tell your BEST story go to www.hongkongstories.com Everyone has a story to tell.

Lilyan describes an uncomfortable reality about her working life and Charles tells us of a school days memory. These true first person stories were told before a live audience in Hong Kong. Lilyan performed her story as part of the Hong Kong International Literary Festival 2020. Hong Kong Stories was very pleased to be included in the festival for the fifth year in a row. Everyone has a story to tell.

A conversation with 4 of the core member of Hong Kong Stories about their experiences in the group. The members speaking here are: Kristen, Rachel, Gina and Sheridan. There are more key members who were not part of this conversation but who you will hear more from later. If you want to learn to tell your BEST story, go to the website at www.hongkongstories.com for details. Everyone has a story to tell.

The winner of the senior category in this year's Student Story Slam, Savio, brings his energetic story to the podcast this week. After Savio, Lorelei tells us a captivating story about a person loss. After our two talented students, your host indulges herself by airing her very first speech, written and performed in our living room 35 years ago. If you want to learn more about Student Story Slams or how to tell your BEST story, get in touch via the website www.hongkongstories.com. Everyone has a story to tell.

Sheridan tells of a harrowing time in her life as a foreign correspondent - when an unlocked door changed her fate. Then we relisten to a story from Pamela, about how she took steps to make changes in her life. Sheridan's story was told live at the Hong Kong international Literary Festival show in November of 2020. Pamela told her story in 2019 at a show at the Hong Kong Fringe Club. If you want to learn how to tell your best story, go to the website www.hongkongstories.com and get in touch! Everyone has a story to tell.