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.
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A new story added (16.06.13)
The Leopard-Eating Dog - a story from the Panchatantra, recorded at the Ljungby Festival.
Richard in the wider world: upcoming events
- Ljungby Storytelling Festival, Sweden: June 2013
- Zurich University of Teacher Education: 13th-14th September 2013
- Innsbruck, Austria: 16th-20th November 2013
- Autumn and winter of 2014: I intend to be travelling widely in India, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Malaysia - so get in touch if you are interested in a performance or workshop See also Performance schedule and Workshop schedule
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
