Tales to laugh at - tales to wonder at

The stories Richard Martin tells are the folk tales which have been told for hundreds, indeed thousands, of years. They reflect the full range of human experience: the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine.
Far from being for little children, these powerful and deep tales offer unforgettable listening for adults.

If you like theatre, you'll definitely love storytelling. It combines the intensity of a play by a solo performer with the intimacy of a one-to-one conversation.

Richard tells stories throughout Europe and as far away as India, Singapore, Hong Kong and America - in theatres, universities, schools, for corporate events or private parties.

Explore the website for tales, for information about performances and workshops — and for much, much more.

Richard in the wider world: upcoming events

• Bolzano, Italy - mid-April and August 2012
• Zurich, Switzerland - September 2012
• Singapore - April 2013
See also Performance schedule and Workshop schedule

A new story added (19.01.12)
The Monk's Reward - a Buddhist tale

Watch (6 min.) one of Richard's most popular tales, Reason to Beat your Wife, a story in which one person really does know the secret of how to have a happy marriage.


There are more tales to watch here