On Stage
GLENN, live.
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Amsterdam Storytelling Festival -
Mezrab, Amsterdam — photograph by Alborz Sahebdivani -
Storying Festival, Croatia -
Oerol Festival, Netherlands
GLENN began as work made inside the creative practice — the production side exists to give it a way up and out. More shows join the slate as the pressure builds behind them.
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.
"Goose bumps from beginning to end. Your openness is such a gift."
"It was really impressive. Your voice as well as the show are so beautiful. I'm truly speechless."
"Your show was the best end of this day. Thank you for your courage and your honesty. Your beautiful songs touched my heart."
Spoken fairy tales woven together with live guitar and song, built for classrooms and school halls rather than theatres — and pitched for a younger audience than GLENN. Delivered as a residency: multiple sessions across a school or district over one or two days.
A full GLENN performance for Berlin's storytelling scene, booked through Sven Tjaben.
Amsterdam Storytelling Festival (twice — "Silaba" and solo GLENN) · Storying Festival, Zagreb, Croatia · Tumanyan International Storytelling Festival, Lori region, Armenia (with Raphael Rodan) · Zwolle Unlimited / Tussenland Storytelling Festival, Netherlands · Story Oase, Berlin, Germany · Oerol Festival, Netherlands ("Silaba") · Berättarfestivalen i Skellefteå, Sweden · Dún Laoghaire Storytelling Festival, Ireland · Pannon Storyfest, Hungary · Alden Biesen, Belgium · Arbogast folk festival
Singer-songwriter and storyteller, Erik brings a raw personal narrative to the stage, blending music and storytelling in a way that moves audiences deeply. Trained through a professional storytelling degree at Amsterdam's Mezrab Storytelling School (2020–21), he has performed at festivals in eight countries.
An award-winning storyteller and theatre director based in the Netherlands. His work focuses on personal mythology and the universal stories that connect us.
A multidisciplinary artist specialising in visual storytelling and stage design. Her visual aesthetics elevate the emotional depth of the show.
Everything a presenter needs before booking. Full tech rider and press kit available on request.
Solo performance — one performer on stage
60 minutes
English or Swedish (specified at booking)
Age 16+ — storytelling festivals, cultural festivals, theatres, mental health awareness programmes, universities, corporate wellness
Minimum 4m × 4m
Basic stage lighting with spotlight capability
PA system for vocals and acoustic guitar