Stories that Stir is taking the stage at The Sydney Opera House.
What began as a wild idea is now real.
Six brave storytellers sharing their raw and personal stories linked to the theme INFINITE POSSIBILITIES, in all its shapes and forms.
A night, of real, raw and unforgettable human connection.
We can’t wait to experience the magic with you.
How it all started...
Stories that Stir’s first events were held in the art gallery that Joram opened a year prior, with a vision to create a collective art community. Little did he know it would birth another community and a life mission…Stories that Stir.
Joram met his 83 year old artist mentor Ethne Benne while running the gallery, as she facilitated workshops there.
They are joining forces and together are each auctioning one of their most treasured paintings to help grow Stories that Stir Global.
Check out the video where Joram shares the vision
“I’m blown away by the magic that happens when people get together to witness each other in the sharing of their lived experiences.” ~ Katrina Sforcina
Take a look at the paintings below that are being auctioned, to help grow Stories that Stir Global.
The event details...
Treat yourself to an evening of leaning in and listening to raw and personal stories from six ordinary yet extraordinary people. Their stories will be linked to the theme INFINITE POSSIBILITIES, in all its shapes and forms.
Meet your storytellers:
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Freedom to Dream – Rox Cooper Lee – Founder Blue Guitar Project
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Paper Cuts – Dr. Casey Sullivan – Aboriginal Woman of the Year 2024
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A L.O.V.E. Story – Rugare Gomo – Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker, Author
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Beyond Grief – Marie Alessi – Author, Grief Advocate and Speaker
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Hate to Harmony – Ernest Friedlander OAM – Moving Forward Together Foundation
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Dreamweaver – Adam Axford – Magician and Wordsmith
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‘There’s a Place’ – performed by Sally Westaway and Dan the Underdog from Alice Springs
Meet your Hosts:
Monica Rosenfeld and Joram van der Starre
Date: Tuesday 7th October 2025, 6-9pm
Venue: The Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
Tickets: Limited tickets available and are expected to sell out quickly
“These stories don’t just entertain — they connect us, stir us, and remind us what it means to be human.” ~ Alf Wheeler
About Stories that Stir
The Stories that Stir event concept is designed to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change.
At each event, six people share a raw and personal story linked to a theme. Themes are juicy, emotive topics such as FREEDOM, TRUTH, EXPECTATIONS, CONNECTION etc.
To date 70+ events have been held in over 10 locations. 400+ stories have been shared and the podcast has had 20K+ listens
Audience members rave about how good it feels to spend a lovely evening, listening to other people’s funny, moving, and inspiring stories and how connected to humanity the event makes them feel.
Stories that Stir INFINITE POSSIBILITIES is brought to you by:
