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
Hosting & MC Services
Hosting live events, storytelling nights, or creative gatherings
Warm, engaging MC for festivals, author events, or community shows
Skilled in keeping audiences entertained and events flowing smoothly
Writing Workshops
Developing ideas and imagination
Crafting a strong story arc
Common writing pitfalls and how to avoid them
Editing and polishing written stories
Suitable for: writers, writing groups, beginners, and creative communities
Storytelling Workshops
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Turning personal experience into well-shaped stories
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Breathing life into traditional or familiar tales
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Structure: setup, build-up, climax, aftermath
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Performance practice and feedback
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Suitable for: community groups, retired groups, women’s groups, immigrant groups, 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
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Get in touch
Whether you’d like to book a workshop, ask about a performance, or just share a story of your own — I’d love to hear from you.