Tenx9

Pádraig and Paul
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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.

  1. 1 FEB

    Pod 311 - Little Death

    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.com/submissions.

    31 min

  2. 1 JAN

    Bonus Pod - HNY 2026

    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.

    11 min

  3. 24/12/2025

    Christmas 2025 Live

    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 stories at tenx9.com/submissions.

  4. 21/12/2025

    Flowerfield Xmas 2025

    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 tenx9.com/events, our guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.

    44 min

  5. 14/12/2025

    Fall

    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 guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.

    35 min

  6. 23/11/2025

    Jain on a Train

    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.

    32 min

  7. 09/11/2025

    Bonus Pod - Paul & Alice

    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 at tenx9.com/submissions.

    19 min

  8. 26/10/2025

    Faith

    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 guidelines at tenx9.com/guidelines & you can submit your stories at tenx9.com/submissions.

    32 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Pádraig and Paul
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © (c) 2017 Tenx9
  • Show Website
    Tenx9

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