From the creative minds behind US storytelling sensation The Moth, comes a groundbreaking cultural experience in Copenhagen

The Common presents a brand-new storytelling series with its European debut at Nørrebro Teater, hosted by Emmy-nominated writer and performer Jon Goode.

On this special evening, five remarkable individuals will share their true, personal stories all related to the theme “ALL IN!”.
No scripts—just raw emotion and narratives that linger long after the last word.

Hear stories that include a chef’s journey from NOMA to the Tour de France, and a young man’s quest to understand love through the music of Bruce Springsteen. From split second gambles to long shot dreams, these stories reveal the humor, heartbreak, and humanity we all share.

From split second gambles to long shot dreams, these stories reveal the humor, heartbreak, and humanity we all share.

Produced by The Common, with director Meg Bowles (The Moth, Saturday Night Live, Comedy Central, Discovery) and producer Jennifer Birmingham (The Moth, Pixar Animation Studios, Blue Sky Studios).

The storytelling event will be in English and is presented in collaboration with The Common.

JON GOODE is an Emmy-nominated author, poet and playwright. Jon has told stories on stage in every state in the US, and his work has been featured on CNN, HBO, VH1, MTV, TVOne and BET. He is author of the poetry collection Conduit, the novel Mydas which spent sixteen weeks as a #1 new title on Amazon, and most recently a collection of short stories entitled Black Curio. He has been a regular host of live events for The Moth and is the Executive Producer of The Common Stage.

ANJA C. ANDERSEN is Professor of Astrophysics. Her research focuses on the astrophysics of cosmic dust and its role in star and planet formation and stellar evolution. She has held visiting and adjunct professorships internationally, including at Princeton University, and is an active member of numerous international scientific advisory boards. In addition to her scientific work, Andersen is a leading figure in science communication and public engagement. Her contributions to research, outreach, and efforts to promote diversity and equality in academia have been recognized with numerous national and international awards, including the H.C. Ørsted Prize, the Descartes Prize, and the Rungstedlund Prize.

HANNAH GRANT is an accomplished chef from Copenhagen, with experience ranging from modern Danish-French restaurants to the world’s top restaurant Noma and the kiteboarding expedition boat, Offshore Odysseys. She has been with the world tour pro cycling team Tinkoff Saxo since 2011 and is working in parallel with Danish morning TV as well as developing recipes for a number of sports publications.

ESMOND FOUNTAIN is an Atlanta–based comedian and storyteller whose solo show Desperate won Best Standup at the 2025 New York Fringe Festival and sold out at the Asheville Fringe Festival. Known for blending sharp humor with heartfelt storytelling, Esmond now takes Desperate to the international stage, with upcoming performances in London and Barcelona. Whether in a packed theater or an intimate club, his work connects through honesty, wit, and the joy of a well-told story.

ILYA KATSNELSON is a Danish-American business man and a serial investor. He came as a refugee to the US as a child and after graduating from the University of Wisconsin moved with his family to Denmark where he pursued his varied business career. He is actively involved in Art, Culture and Education related projects whose goal is to foster a closer relationship between the US and the Nordic Countries. Among his many initiatives has been the reform of the Interpol Convention to prevent abuse of the Red notice system by rogue states.

SARFRAZ MANZOOR is a journalist, screenwriter, author and lecturer. His journalism appears in The Guardian, The Sunday Times Magazine, The Times and many other publications. He teaches non-fiction writing at UCL. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Greetings from Bury Park, a memoir about growing up in 1980s Luton as a working class British Pakistani Muslim whose life was transformed by the music of Bruce Springsteen. Manzoor co-wrote the feature film adaption of his book entitled, Blinded by the Light, directed by Gurinder Chadha, who directed Bend it Like Beckham. His most recent book is entitled, They – What Muslims and non Muslims get wrong about each other.

Fra de kreative kræfter bag den amerikanske storytelling-succes The Moth kommer en ny banebrydende kulturel oplevelse til København.

Skabt af de kreative kræfter bag den verdenskendte storytelling-succes The Moth, byder The Common på et helt nyt internationalt format. Den europæiske debut bliver på Nørrebro Teater med den Emmy-nominerede forfatter og performer Jon Goode som vært.

På en helt særlig aften deler fem vidt forskellige mennesker deres ægte, personlige fortællinger under temaet ”ALL IN!”.
Der er ingen manuskripter – kun ærlige følelser og historier, der bliver hængende længe efter det sidste ord.

Hør bl.a. om en koks rejse fra NOMA til Tour de France og en ung mands søgen efter forståelse af kærlighed i Bruce Springsteens musik. Fra at stole på sin egen mavefornemmelse og springe i med hovedet først til at tage chancer eller mislykkes, minder historierne os om den humor, hjertesorg og menneskelighed, vi alle rummer og deler.

Produceret af The Common med instruktør Meg Bowles (The Moth, Saturday Night Live, Comedy Central, Discovery) og producer Jennifer Birmingham (The Moth, Pixar Animation Studios, Blue Sky Studios).

Storytelling-arrangementet foregår på engelsk og er præsenteret i samarbejde med The Common.

JON GOODE er Emmy-nomineret forfatter, digter og dramatiker. Jon har fortalt historier på scener i alle stater i USA, og hans arbejde har været vist på CNN, HBO, VH1, MTV, TVOne og BET. Han er forfatter til digtsamlingen Conduit, romanen Mydas, som tilbragte seksten uger som nr. 1 blandt nye titler på Amazon, og senest en novellesamling med titlen Black Curio. Han har været fast vært ved livearrangementer for The Moth og er Executive Producer for The Common Stage.