There is no doubt that the world is run by stories. From the first flip of the newspaper to conversations with friends and the movie you play at the end of a tiring day — stories are probably one of the only things collectively carrying us all through life. This weekend, Mumbaikars will find a place to explore and mould themselves in the craft of storytelling through a two-day workshop, Qisson ka Kaarvaan conducted by master storyteller Roshan Abbas.

The two-day workshop has been conceptualised to bring forward stories hidden in mundane life experiences and spotlight fresh, young voices. It begins in Mumbai and will tour cities like Delhi, Pune and Kolkata. “We used to conduct these workshops in the early days of Kommune. Through a period of six-seven years we have been able to provide a stage for performers of great skill and talent. The idea is the same; how does a regular person discover stories within themselves?” the Kommune CEO tells us. Abbas will take participants through meticulously thought-out exercises and guide them through the process of storytelling for stage.