Experience the magic of storytelling
and creativity firsthand
Catherine Brophy is an Irish storyteller, writer, and wanderer with a twinkle in her eye and a tale for every occasion. Whether she’s performing on stage, leading a workshop, or writing from the road, Catherine weaves stories that entertain, surprise, and stir the soul. Her words travel far — but they always bring people closer together.
Services
Storytelling Performances
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Live storytelling for adults or mixed audiences
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Performances at festivals, cultural events, libraries, and community spaces
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Themed performances (e.g. travel tales, personal stories, traditional folktales)
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One-woman show: A Fortunate Life – vivid, true stories told with heart and humour
Writing Workshops
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The process of writing how to overcome the thoughts that get in your way
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Developing ideas and imagination
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Crafting a strong story arc
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Common writing pitfalls and how to avoid them
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Editing and polishing
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Writng clear reports
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SUITABLE FOR: writers, writing groups, beginners, and creative communities professionals who need to produce reports
Storytelling Workshops
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Creating stories from personal experience
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Breathing life into familiar tales
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Story structure
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Giving and receiving feedback
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Performance practice and feedback
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How professional speakers can use stories
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SUITABLE FOR: Professional speakers, community groups, retired/ women/ immigrant etc or anyone curious about storytelling
Catherine has been a guest teller on many occasions with Moth & Butterfly in Galway, including at ILDF, Culture Night and more recently Cúirt Festival.
I have also had the pleasure of working on a trio show with her at various venues. Catherine is such a lovely teller, and can always be relied upon to bring her sharp wit, her warmth, and her wealth of stories to all performances!
Órla Mc Govern, Artistic Director, The Moth & Butterfly International Festival of Storytelling & Improvisation
Órla Mc Govern
I attended a writing workshop given by Catherine. It was a great experience. And very helpful in getting over my hesitation to write stories which had been haunting me for years. Apart from that it was fun, which I consider an important factor in learning. Catherine is good in helping silence the inner critic and making it feel safe enough to read our creations in front of others. If you’ve been thinking of doing a writing workshop for years and haven’t got round to it, do it now.
Zelda Hall
Catherine Brophy is a true gem. We've booked her for events at the Signal Arts Centre and for The Jam in Bray, and she always brings something special. With a twinkle in her eye and sparkle in her outfit, she lights up the room. Her stories are rich, funny, surprising, and deeply human — she’s travelled the world and knows exactly how to share it. Every time she performs, we get fantastic feedback. I’d highly recommend her for any event that needs heart, humour, and a little magic.
Lauren Bartlett
Catherine Brophy is a highly talented oral storyteller. I recently engaged her to perform at the YARN Story Circle in the Town Hall in Bray. This is a monthly storytelling event for adult audiences.
Catherine engaged the group from the start and interwove a beautiful set of both folk and personal tales. We look forward to welcoming Catherine in November 2025 with A Fortunate Life, her one woman storytelling show, to Mermaid's stage as part of our YARN Storytelling Festival.
Aoife Demel,
Artistic Director, Mermaid Arts Centre
Aoife Demel