Story Jam Vol. 1

StoryJam at Kaya Cafe There's a particular kind of magic that happens when someone stands in front of a room of strangers and tells the truth. No script. No notes. Just five minutes to share a story pulled straight from their own life: messy, funny, painful, or all three at once. That's StoryJam. Eight storytellers will take the stage to share true, personal stories in the tradition of live storytelling shows loved around the world. Each teller gets five minutes and nothing to hide behind, just their voice, their memory, and their willingness to be honest in front of a room full of people they've likely never met. Expect to laugh. Expect a lump in your throat once or twice. Expect the strange, specific catharsis that comes from hearing someone else say the thing you thought only you had felt. That's the heart of StoryJam: not performance for its own sake, but connection. The reminder that we're all carrying stories, and that telling them out loud can be its own kind of catharsis. But wait, there’s more! Before the show, join us for a storytelling workshop, where you'll learn the craft behind a great five-minute story: how to find the moment that matters, shape it, and trust yourself enough to tell it live. Whether you're planning to take the stage yourself one day or simply want to sharpen how you tell stories in everyday life, the workshop is for anyone curious about the art of storytelling. StoryJam is hosted at Kaya Cafe, a warm, intimate space, that makes it easy to feel like you're among friends, even before the first story begins. Cape Town provides the perfect backdrop for an evening built on honesty and connection. Whether you come to listen, to be moved, or to work up the courage to tell your own story one day, StoryJam promises an unforgettable night of true stories, told live. Only 20 tickets are available, so book quick! Programme: Monday 27 July 18:30-19:30 Story Writing Workshop (donation based) 20:00-21:30 - Story Jam (R60 student | R100 earlybird | R120 standard | R150 door) Earlybird until 20 July or first 10 tickets are sold.