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Ages 16+ · Storytelling festivals, cultural festivals, theaters, mental health programs, universities, corporate wellness

GLENN

Full title: "The Things We Don't Speak About" — Ein Storytelling-Konzert · 60 minutes · English or Swedish (specified at booking)

A storytelling concert born on the day Erik Sjøholm came into the world — and his uncle Glenn left it.

Imagine a world blanketed in snow, where light and darkness dance on the edge of silence. That is where Erik Sjøholm was born — and on that very day, his uncle Glenn took his own life, leaving behind a legacy of grief, questions, and unspoken stories.

In this storytelling concert, Erik digs beneath the snow and ice, uncovering fragments of his family's unspoken mythology. Through raw personal stories and original songs — in the tradition of Damien Rice, Glen Hansard, and Jeff Buckley — he takes you on a journey into the heart of loss, self-discovery, and the search for meaning.

Grief and Loss

Unspoken stories, family mythology

Resilience

Rising from the ashes of pain

Transformation

Turning darkness into art

Human Connection

The universality of silent struggles

Co-written and directed with Raphael Rodan (award-winning storyteller and theater director specializing in personal mythology), with visual design and co-authorship by Mey Rahimi (multidisciplinary artist focused on visual storytelling and stage design).

Premiered at the GLÖD Storytelling Festival, Vaasa, Finland — March 2022. Partly funded by Svenska Kulturfonden.

Performed at GLÖD Storytelling Festival, Vaasa, Finland — March 2022

"Goose bumps from beginning to end. Your openness is such a gift."
— Marielle Dúgdam, Amsterdam
"It was really impressive. Your voice as well as the show are so beautiful. I'm truly speechless."
— Femke, Tüssenland Festival, Zwolle, NL
"Your show was the best end of this day. Thank you for your courage and your honesty. Your beautiful songs touched my heart."
The Team

Who makes GLENN.

Erik Sjøholm

Performer & Writer

Singer-songwriter and storyteller, Erik brings a raw personal narrative to the stage, blending music and storytelling in a way that moves audiences deeply.

Raphael Rodan

Co-writer & Director

An award-winning storyteller and theatre director based in the Netherlands. His work focuses on personal mythology and the universal stories that connect us.

Mey Rahimi

Visual Designer & Writer

A multidisciplinary artist specialising in visual storytelling and stage design. Her visual aesthetics elevate the emotional depth of the show.

For Programmers

The show, on paper.

Everything a presenter needs before booking. Full tech rider and press kit available on request.

Duration

60 minutes

Language

English or Swedish (specified at booking)

Target audience

Age 16+ — storytelling festivals, cultural festivals, theatres, mental health awareness programmes, universities, corporate wellness

Stage size

Minimum 4m × 4m

Lighting

Basic stage lighting with spotlight capability

Sound

PA system for vocals and acoustic guitar

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