

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Getting Started in Storytelling: Auckland (with Robin Wachsberger) 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Ever wondered how to turn your personal experiences into compelling stories for the stage? Join former Moth StorySLAM manager Robin Wachsberger for a fun, zero-pressure introduction to the art of storytelling.

In this 3-hour workshop, you'll explore the basics of crafting and sharing personal narratives, discover creative writing techniques to mine your life for meaningful stories, and get a taste of what makes a story work on stage - no experience necessary!

Robin brings professional expertise from managing The Moth's international StorySLAM series in NYC, plus years of coaching storytellers and running her own Tall Poppies Storytelling series in Auckland.

Come discover the storyteller within you in a supportive environment where everyone has stories worth sharing.
Tuesday 20 January, 6:00-9:00pm
Grey Lynn Community Centre, Auckland
$20 or koha (pay what you can)

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This is an introduction to our signature "complete course" in Storytelling.

Storytelling Auckland (w Robin Wachsberger)

Transform your personal experiences into compelling stage stories in this hands-on intensive course. Learn creative writing techniques to mine your life for meaningful narratives, master the craft of building suspense and emotion, and develop the stagecraft skills to deliver with confidence. Small group classes (max 10 students) include individual coaching sessions and culminate in a professional graduation show where you'll perform your polished 5-10 minute story. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and willingness to discover the storyteller within you.

Intro "Getting Started" Class: Tuesday 20 January. 6:00-9:00pm (Grey Lynn Community Centre) 
Class 1: Tuesday 27 January. 6:00-9:00pm 
Class 2: Tuesday 3 February. 6:00-9:00pm 
Class 3: Tuesday 10 February. 6:00-9:00pm 
Class 4: Tuesday 17 February. 6:00-9:00pm 
Graduation Show: Friday 27 February. 8:00pm
 
In-person Price $450 - Includes all classes and materials, two private writing/coaching sessions, and your graduation video.

Check out https://www.nzcomedyschool.com/ for more info!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/getting-started-in-storytelling-auckland-with-robin-wachsberger/200029462967726
- **Event Categories**: workshops, storytelling, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 49

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.nzcomedyschool.com/enroll?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=auckland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Grey Lynn Community Centre
- **lat**: -36.859776498346
- **long**: 174.73284959793
- **full address**: Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand, Auckland

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- **organizer**: NZcomedyschool (https://allevents.in/org/nzcomedyschool/26127100)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand, Auckland
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** NZcomedyschool
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, storytelling, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Getting Started in Storytelling: Auckland (with Robin Wachsberger)  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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