Performances
With hundreds of tales in my repertoire, the programme in a storytelling performance constantly changes.
This means that you can be sure of hearing lots of new stories - although if you are lucky, you may get to hear one or two old favourites.
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Performance schedule
2019
| 19.01.19 |
Westermann Gruppe, Fachtag Englisch
Start the day with a story Mazza Hamburg Moorkamp 5 20357 Hamburg For further details: Liselotte Wabner |
9.30 am |
| 18. - 20.02.19 | South Tyrol
School performances in Bozen, Lana and Eppan For further details, contact Monika Marinello |
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| 27.02.19 |
Gostner Hoftheater I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hubertussaal Dianastraße 28 Nürnberg |
7 pm |
| 28.03.19 | German Embassy School
Addis Ababa |
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| 03.04.19 | Kleinkunst Keller I'll Tell you a Tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hauptstr. 62 74321 Bietigheim Reserve tickets |
7 pm |
| 27.09.19
Strictly for members of Akademie 55plus Registration required |
Akademie 55plus Darmstadt e.V. Tales and the Harp with Peter Wucherpfennig playing Celtic harp the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Heidelberger Straße 89 64285 Darmstadt Register for tickets |
6 pm |
| 05.12.19 | halbNeun Theater Tales and the Harp with Peter Wucherpfennig playing Celtic harp the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Sandstr. 32 64283 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel. 06151 23330 |
8.30 pm |
| 08.12.19 |
A benefit performance for Amnesty International I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hofgut, Oberfeld Erbacherstr. 140 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel: 06151 422 466 |
3 pm |
Performance schedule
2020
| 17. - 19.02.20 | South Tyrol
School performances in Bozen, Meran and Brixen For further details, contact Monika Marinello |
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| 20.02.20 |
Gostner Hoftheater I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hubertussaal Dianastraße 28 Nürnberg |
7 pm |
Performances from the recent past
2018
| 21. - 25.01.18 |
20th Kanoon International Storytelling Festival Tehran Iran |
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| 07.02.18 |
Gostner Hoftheater I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hubertussaal Dianastraße 28 Nürnberg |
7 pm |
| 10.03.18 |
Westermann Gruppe, Fachtag Englisch
Start the day with a story Haus der Technik Hollestr. 1 45127 Essen |
9.30 - 10.30 am |
| 26.04.18 |
Theaterinsel Rosenheim I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Chiemseestr. 8 83022 Rosenheim Reservations |
7 pm |
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Ljungby Storytelling Festival I am delighted to be returning to this wonderful festival in Ljungby, Sweden A photo report of my visit to the 2013 festival |
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| 15.06.18 |
Ljungby Storytelling Festival
Tales from The Magic Pisspot favourite stories Richard has been telling since first meeting this collection at the festival in 2013 |
1 pm |
| 16.06.18 |
Ljungby Storytelling Festival
A celebration for the centenary of Hyltén-Cavallius with other storytellers |
7 pm |
| 17.06.18 |
Ljungby Storytelling Festival
Prince Hat under the ground a Swedish fairytale |
11 am |
| 17.06.18 |
Ljungby Storytelling Festival
Tales tellers love to tell together with Daniel Morden and Debs Newbold |
1 pm |
| 06.10.18 |
Westermann Gruppe Fachtag Englisch
Time for a story Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum Fürstenallee 7 33102 Paderborn |
3.30 pm |
| 18.10.18 | Pädagogisches Landesintitut Rheinland-Pfalz Fachtagung Start the day with a story Butenschönstraße 2 67346 Speyer For further details: Ulrike Nax-Martin |
9.30 am |
| 16.11.18
Sold out |
Kulturscheuer Egelsbach Tales and Music with Peter Wucherpfennig the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Ernst-Ludwig-Str. 65 63329 Egelsbach Reservations |
8 pm |
| 21.11.18
Different tales to those told in April |
Theaterinsel Rosenheim I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Chiemseestr. 8 83022 Rosenheim Reservations |
7 pm |
| 23.11.18 | vhs Erlangen I'll Tell you a Tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Friedrichstr. 19 91054 Erlangen Reserve tickets or tel. 09131 862 668 |
8 pm |
| 25.11.18 |
A benefit performance for Amnesty International I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hofgut, Oberfeld Erbacherstr. 140 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel: 06151 422 466 |
3 pm |
| 07.12.18 | halbNeun Theater Tales and the Harp with Peter Wucherpfennig playing Celtic harp the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Sandstr. 32 64283 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel. 06151 23330 |
8.30 pm |
2017
| 05. - 08.01.17 | Erzählkunstfestival ZauberWort Nürnberg For me, this is one of the finest storytelling festivals. I am delighted to be returning there. Information |
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| 21.01.17 | International Theater Frankfurt I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hanauer Landstr. 5 - 7 (Zoo-Passage) 60314 Frankfurt am Main Reserve tickets or tel. 069 499 0980 |
8.00 pm |
| 22.03.17 |
Gostner Hoftheater I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hubertussaal Dianastraße 28 Nürnberg |
7 pm |
| 26.05.17 | studiorossi+secco I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Via Cascione 86 18100 Imperia Italy Part of the circuito nazionale studi aperti Reserve tickets or tel. +39 0183 493254 |
8.30 pm |
| 23.06.17 | studiorossi+secco Dancing Tales with Deepa Kiran Indian storyteller and classical dancer tells tales which are magically brought to life by her beautiful musical storytelling Via Cascione 86 18100 Imperia Italy Reserve tickets or tel. +39 0183 493254 |
9 pm |
| 22.09.17 |
Meet the Storyteller
a social evening to hear and tell some tales hosted by Roger Jenkins at Bedok South Ave 3 #03-13 Bedok Court Singapore 469298 Mail Roger if you'd like to attend |
7.30 pm |
| 18.10.17 | Kleinkunst Keller I'll Tell you a Tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hauptstr. 62 74321 Bietigheim Reserve tickets |
7 pm |
| 22.10.17 |
A benefit performance for Amnesty International I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hofgut, Oberfeld Erbacherstr. 140 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel: 06151 422 466 |
3 pm |
| 24.10.17
almost sold out: as of 20.10. only 4 tickets left |
Café Extra I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Schulstr. 17 64572 Büttelborn Reserve tickets or tel. 06152 1788-45 |
7 pm |
| 25.10.17 |
A benefit performance for
Tellers without Borders Sesame Seeds and more Oriental Snacks for Ears, Tongues and Hearts storytelling by Richard Martin (English), Asma Qwaider (Arabic) and Micaela Sauber (German) Sesam Samen und anderes dreisprachiges orientalisches Vergngen für Ohr, Herz und Gaumen Mika Rothfos Haus Vogt-Kölln-Straße 155 22527 Hamburg Reserve tickets or tel. 0171 8506 863 |
7.30 pm |
| 29.10.17
Each year, the only chance to hear tales with Vera Spillner's music! Note change of day and time |
halbNeun Theater Tales and Music with Vera Spillner the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Sandstr. 32 64283 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel. 06151 23330 |
7.30 pm |
| 06. - 10.11.17 | South Tyrol
School performances in Bozen, Meran and Brixen For further details, contact Monika Marinello |
2016
| 15.02.16 |
American Center That Dam Vientiane Laos in co-operation with Angels for Children and University of Education, Karlsruhe Further details: Johannes Zeck |
6 pm |
| 16.02.16 |
Sunshine School Vientiane Laos |
10.30 am |
| 16.02.16 |
Primary School Ban Sikeud Vientiane Laos in co-operation with Angels for Children and University of Education, Karlsruhe Further details: Johannes Zeck |
3 pm |
| 29.02.- 01.03.16 |
Fourth International Storytelling Festival Saigon Vietnam Further details: Wajuppa Tossa |
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| 02.- 03.03.16 |
Fourth International Storytelling Festival Hue Vietnam Further details: Wajuppa Tossa |
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| 20.03.16
World Storytelling Day |
Banglore Storytelling Society via Google Hangout Together with Kiran Shah (Australia & Singapore) Roger Jenkins (Singapore) Sandhya Reuben (Chennai) Aparna Athreya (Bangalore) Moderated by Deeptha Vivekanand |
4pm IST |
| 13.04.16 |
Gostner Hoftheater I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hubertussaal Dianastraße 28 Nürnberg |
7 pm |
| 26.04.16 |
Edith-Stein-Schule, Darmstadt Tales and Music with ESS soloists a benefit concert in support of refugee relief projects Seekatzstr. 18-22 64285 Darmstadt Further details: 06151 - 96 48 11 |
7 pm |
| 06.07.16 |
Libreria Ragazzi I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults via Vieusseux, 14/1 18100 Imperia Italy |
9 pm |
| 22. - 24.09.16 | Erzählfestival Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen With Betsy Dentzer, Melody Reich, Susanne Tiggemann and André Wülfing Information |
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| 04.11.16
This year, again with Vera Spillner's music |
halbNeun Theater Tales and Music with Vera Spillner the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Sandstr. 32 64283 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel. 06151 23330 |
8.30 pm |
| 06.11.16 |
A benefit performance for amnesty international I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hofgut, Oberfeld Erbacherstr. 140 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel: 06151 422 466 |
3 pm |
| 08.11.16
Book early, there were few seats left last year |
Kleinkunst Keller I'll Tell you a Tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hauptstr. 62 74321 Bietigheim Reserve tickets |
7 pm |
| 11.11.16 | vhs Erlangen I'll Tell you a Tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Friedrichstr. 19 91054 Erlangen Reserve tickets or tel. 09131 862 668 |
8 pm |
2015
| 19.- 20.01.15 |
Surindra Rajabhat University International Folklore Festival Surin Thailand Further details: Wajuppa Tossa |
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| 29.01.15 |
Shishu Mandir School Bangalore India Further details: Enquiries: Vimala Malhotra |
11 am |
| 29.01.15 |
Mazumdar-Shaw Cancer Center Bangalore India Further details: Enquiries: Vimala Malhotra |
3 pm |
| 30.01.15 |
Inventure Academy Bangalore India Further details: Enquiries: Vimala Malhotra |
9 and 10 am |
| 30.01.15 |
Trio World School Bangalore India Further details: Enquiries: Vimala Malhotra |
1 and 2 pm |
| 31.01.15 |
Hippocampus Childrens Library Bangalore India Further details: Enquiries: Vimala Malhotra |
11.30 am |
| 31.01.15 |
I'll tell you a tale
the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Mother Tekla Auditorium Brunton Road, Bangalore India Enquiries: Vimala Malhotra |
7.30 pm |
| 02. or 03.02.15 | Mahatma Montessori School Madurai India |
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| 06.- 15.02.15 |
Chennai Storytelling Festival Chennai India Further details: Eric Miller |
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| 07.02.15 |
Hippocampus I'll tell you a tale for children and adults Chennai, India Further details: Chandni Khanna |
5 pm |
| 04.03.15 |
Gostner Hoftheater I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hubertussaal Dianastraße 28 Nürnberg |
7 pm |
| 17.04.15 | vhs Erlangen I'll Tell you a Tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Friedrichstr. 19 91054 Erlangen Reserve tickets or tel. 09131 862 668 |
5 pm &
8 pm |
| 24.04.15 |
Volkshochschule und Kunstschule Filderstadt I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Städtische Galerie Bonländer Hauptstraße 32/1 70794 Filderstadt Bonlanden Reserve tickets or tel: 0711 77394 86 |
7.30 pm |
| 06.05.15 | Christian Wolff-Gymnasium I'll tell you a tale Kastanienallee 2 06124 Halle Saale |
9 am |
| 06.05.15 | Kolleg-und Abendgymnasium I'll tell you a tale Nietlebener Straße 4 06126 Halle Saale |
1.15 pm |
| 08.05.15 | International Theater Frankfurt I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hanauer Landstr. 5 - 7 (Zoo-Passage) 60314 Frankfurt am Main Reserve tickets or tel. 069 499 0980 |
8.00 pm |
| 18.08.15 |
H.C. Andersen Festival
The Wounded Selkie, and other tales of magic from around the world The Tinderbox Odense Denmark Further details: Lise Marie Nedergaard |
6.30 pm |
| 19.08.15 |
H.C. Andersen Festival
The Lindworm, and other tales of magic from around the world The Tinderbox Odense Denmark Further details: Lise Marie Nedergaard |
5 pm |
| 20.08.15 |
H.C. Andersen Festival
In an open "storytelling conversation", Laura Simms and I shall be telling and discussing two tales (mine will be The King's Three Delicate Wives). Kirkesalen, Møntergården Odense Denmark Further details: Lise Marie Nedergaard |
10.30 am |
| 18.- 23.09.15 |
Die Welt erzählt
6. Internationales Erzählfest, Rhein-Neckar Further details: Thomas Hoffmeister-Höfener |
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| 18.11.15 | Kleinkunst Keller I'll Tell you a Tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hauptstr. 62 74321 Bietigheim Reserve tickets |
7 pm |
| 20.11.15
SOLD OUT |
Sendenhorster Erzählnacht Ein Gentleman erzählt Doppeldeutig, witzig und manchmal tiefsinnig Haus Siekmann Weststr. 18 48324 Sendenhorst Reserve tickets |
8.00 pm |
| 27.11.15 | halbNeun Theater I'll Tell you a Tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Sandstr. 32 64283 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel. 06151 23330 |
8.30 pm |
2014
| 26.02.14 |
Gostner Hoftheater I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hubertussaal Dianastraße 28 Nürnberg |
7 pm |
| 05.03.14 |
Lions Club Darmstadt I'll tell you a tale: tales of Heimat Restaurant Orangerie Darmstadt |
7.30 pm |
| 20.03.14
World Storytelling Day |
Hessenwaldschule Weiterstadt |
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| 22.03.14 | International Theater Frankfurt I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hanauer Landstr. 5 - 7 (Zoo-Passage) 60314 Frankfurt am Main Reserve tickets or tel. 069 493 0503 |
8.00 pm |
| 09. - 11.04.14 | Erzählfestival Hersbruck 91217 Hersbruck More details: Andrea Gonze |
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| 05.07.14 | English Weekend I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Internationalen Zentrum im Kloster St. Gertrudis Klosterstraße 1 06458 Hedersleben Details: Lothar Rummel |
evening |
| 19.09.14 | halbNeun Theater Tales and Music with Vera Spillner the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Sandstr. 32 64283 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel. 06151 23330 |
8.30 pm |
| 27.09.14
change of venue |
vhs Limburg - Weilburg Tales to laugh at - tales to wonder at the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Mensa des Gymnasium Philippinum Lessingstraße 33 Weilburg For further details: Axel Gebert |
7.30 pm |
| 03.10.14 | SpardaErzählfestival Kassel |
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| 17.10.14
Reservation strongly advised |
Kleinkunst Keller I'll Tell you a Tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hauptstr. 62 74321 Bietigheim Reserve tickets Book soon - last year this gig was sold out several months in advance. |
7 pm |
| 06.11.14 |
I'll Tell you a Tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Part of the English to Go conference, organised by LISA, the British Council and the European Commission Herrenkrug Parkhotel Herrenkrug 3 39114 Magdeburg Further details: Iris Hartlapp |
8.30 pm |
| 21.11.14 | Internationales Erzählkunstfestival
Ill Tell You a Tale Stories to laugh at, stories to wonder at, stories to make your blood run cold. For older school classes Jugendhaus Kassianeum, Brunogasse 2 39042 Brixen Italy Further details: Dr. Helene Leitgeb |
9 am
10 am 11 am |
| 21.11.14 | Internationales Erzählkunstfestival
Weggefährten zum siebten Himmel with Kerstin Otto and le Strologhe Jugendhaus Kassianeum, Brunogasse 2 39042 Brixen Italy Further details: Dr. Helene Leitgeb |
7.30 pm |
| 09.12.14 | Erich Kästner-Schule GHS
50126 Bergheim Further details: Daniya Al-Ulabi |
all day |
| 14.12.14 |
A benefit performance for amnesty international I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults New venue: musische gruppe auerbach Riedlingerstr. 3 64283 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel: 06151 422 466 |
3 pm |
2013
| 22.01.13 |
Café Extra Tales and Music with Uli Knopp the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Schulstr. 17 64572 Büttelborn Reserve tickets or tel. 06152 1788-45 |
7 pm |
| 02.02.13 | International Theater Frankfurt I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hanauer Landstr. 5 - 7 (Zoo-Passage) 60314 Frankfurt am Main Reserve tickets or tel. 069 493 0503 |
8.00 pm |
| 27.02.13 |
Gostner Hoftheater I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hubertussaal Dianastraße 28 Nürnberg Book early: this is usually full |
7 pm |
| 15.06.13 |
Ljungby Storytelling Festival The Silent Princess and other Tales the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Ljungby, Sweden |
2 - 2.45 pm |
| 16.06.13 |
Ljungby Storytelling Festival The Well of the World's End and other Tales the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Ljungby, Sweden |
3 - 3.45 pm |
| 16.06.13 |
Ljungby Storytelling Festival The Lindworm and other Tales the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Ljungby, Sweden |
evening |
| 18.06.13 |
Ljungby Storytelling Festival The Khan's Riddles and other Tales the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Ljungby, Sweden |
10 - 10.45 am |
| 30.06.13 | Brüder Grimm Märchenfestspiele I'll Tell You a Tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Comoedienhaus, Wilhelmsbad Hanau Reserve tickets This performance is often sold out so, book early. |
11 am |
| 13.09.13 | Zurich University of Teacher Education I'll Tell You a Tale This performance is part of a conference: "Tell me a story, show me the world" 8090 Zurich Switzerland Further details: Dr. Nikola Mayer |
5.30 pm |
| 20.-22.09.13 |
Die Welt erzählt
5. Internationales Erzählfest, Rhein-Neckar |
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| 06.11.13
Sold out |
Kleinkunst Keller I'll Tell you a Tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hauptstr. 62 74321 Bietigheim Reserve tickets Book soon - this gig is usually sold out several months in advance. |
7 pm |
| 15.11.13 | halbNeun Theater Tales and Music with Vera Spillner the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Sandstr. 32 64283 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel. 06151 23330 |
8.30 pm |
| 16. - 20.11.13 | Internationale Erzählkunstfestival Innsbruck Austria including A very British evening with Welsh storyteller David Ambrose on 19.11. |
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| 29.11.13 | vhs Erlangen Tales and Music with Joan Croker the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Friedrichstr. 19 91054 Erlangen Reserve tickets or tel. 09131 862 668 |
5 pm &
8 pm |
| 08.12.13
Sold out |
A benefit performance for amnesty international I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hofgut, Oberfeld Erbacherstr. 140 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel: 06151 422 466 |
3 pm |
2012
| 08.02.12 |
Gostner Hoftheater I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hubertussaal Dianastraße 28 Nürnberg Book early: 2010 was quickly sold out |
7 pm |
| 30.03.12 | Ontario Modern Language Teachers' Association
Spring Conference Breakfast Showcase: start the day with a story Doubletree Hilton Toronto |
8 am |
| 30.03.12 |
1001 Friday Nights of Storytelling Toronto Festival of Storytelling with a great range of other tellers Friends House 60 Lowther Avenue Toronto |
7.30 pm |
| 12.05.12 |
rische's Tales and Music with Vera Spillner the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Voßhölzchen 8 57489 Drolshagen Reservations |
8 pm |
| 16.05.12 | Kino im Kopf - Erzählkunstfestival Langer Erzählabend with Reza Maschajechi, Katharina Ritter, Annette Wurbs and Michl Zirk PZ-KulturRaum Nürnberger Str. 19 91207 Lauf a.d. Pegnitz Information |
8 pm |
| 17.05.12 | Kino im Kopf - Erzählkunstfestival I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults PZ-KulturRaum Nürnberger Str. 19 91207 Lauf a.d. Pegnitz Information |
8 pm |
| 19.05.12 | Kino im Kopf - Erzählkunstfestival Fest der Nationen with Reza Maschajechi Marktplatz Lauf a.d. Pegnitz Information |
1.30 pm |
| 03.06.12 | Brüder Grimm Märchenfestspiele Tales and Music with Vera Spillner the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Comoedienhaus, Wilhelmsbad Hanau Reserve tickets This performance is usually sold out so book early. |
11 am |
| 21.09.12 | Die urbane Geschichtenoase
I'll tell you a tale - the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Palmenhaus / Alter Botanischer Garten Pelikanstr. 40 8001 Zürich Switzerland Information |
8 pm |
| 22.09.12 |
Die urbane Geschichtenoase
I'll tell you a tale - folk tales for the family Palmenhaus / Alter Botanischer Garten Pelikanstr. 40 8001 Zürich Switzerland Information |
3.30 pm |
| 22.09.12 | Die urbane Geschichtenoase
The Sweetness of an Apple a British-Swiss evening with Sibylle Baumann the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Palmenhaus / Alter Botanischer Garten Pelikanstr. 40 8001 Zürich Switzerland Information |
8 pm |
| 30.09.12 |
Märchenwache I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Lange Straße 2 34270 Schauenburg-Breitenbach Reservations |
5 pm |
| 07.11.12 | Kleinkunst Keller I'll Tell you a Tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hauptstr. 62 74321 Bietigheim Reserve tickets Book soon - this gig is usually sold out several months in advance. |
6.30 pm |
| 10. - 11.11.12 | Gröpelinger Erzählfestival Feuerspuren Bremen Information |
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| 15. - 18.11.12 | Internationale Erzählkunstfestival Innsbruck Austria |
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| 23.11.12 | vhs Erlangen I'll Tell you a Tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Friedrichstr. 19 91054 Erlangen Reserve tickets or tel. 09131 862 668 |
5 pm &
8 pm |
| 30.11.12 | halbNeun Theater Tales and Music with Vera Spillner the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Sandstr. 32 64283 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel. 06151 23330 |
8.30 pm |
| 09.12.12 |
A benefit performance for amnesty international I'll tell you a tale the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine: powerful folk tales for adults Hofgut, Oberfeld Erbacherstr. 140 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel: 06151 422 466 |
3 pm |
2011
| 05. - 09.01.11 | Erzählkunstfestival ZauberWort Nürnberg For me, this is one of the finest storytelling festivals. I am delighted to be returning there. Information |
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| 22.02.11 |
Gostner Hoftheater I'll tell you a tale An evening of folk tales told for adults Austr. 70 90429 Nürnberg SOLD OUT |
7 pm |
| 18.03.11 | KulturScheuer Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Ernst-Ludwig-Str. 65 63329 Egeslbach Reserve tickets or tel. 06103 486 321 SOLD OUT |
8 pm |
| 22.03.11 | viertes internationales Erzählfestival Of Men and Women: the full range An evening of folk tales for adults and teenagers artgenossen Landarthotel Pollerhofstr. 35-37 51789 Lindlar Reserve tickets SOLD OUT |
8 pm |
| 25.03.11 | vhs Filderstadt I'll tell you a tale An evening of folk tales for adults and teenagers Stadtbibliothek Filderstadt Volmarstraße 16 70794 Filderstadt-Bernhausen Reserve tickets or tel. 0711 773 9470 |
8 pm |
| 01.04.11 | vhs Aschaffenburg I'll tell you a tale An evening of folk tales for adults and teenagers Luitpoldstr. 2 63739 Aschaffenburg Reserve tickets tel. 06021 38688-0 |
7.30 pm |
| 08.04.11 | Buchhandlung seitenweise and vhs Dormagen I'll tell you a tale An evening of folk tales for adults and teenagers Kölner Str. 149 41539 Dormagen Reserve tickets or tel. 02133 45444 |
8 pm |
| 06.05.11 | vhs Krefeld I'll tell you a tale An evening of folk tales for adults and teenagers Von-der-Leyen-Platz 2 47798 Krefeld Reserve tickets or tel. 02151 86-2676 |
7 pm |
| 13.05.11 | vhs Oldenburg I'll tell you a tale LZO Forum 26122 Oldenburg An evening of folk tales for adults and teenagers Reserve tickets or tel. 0441 92391-29 |
8 pm |
| 29.05.11 | Brüder Grimm Märchenfestspiele Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Comoedienhaus, Wilhelmsbad Hanau Reserve tickets |
11 am |
| 09.09.11 | Göckelschen Tales and Music with Vera Spillner An evening of folk tales for adults and teenagers Angelstr. 18 64846 Groß-Zimmern Reserve tickets |
8 pm |
| 01.10.11 | The Company of Heaven Cantata by Benjamin Britten Berliner Bach Akademie Anna Korondi (soprano) Clemens Bieber (tenor) Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche Berlin Reserve tickets Information about the cantata |
8 pm |
| 26.10.11 | vhs Offenbach I'll tell you a tale An evening of folk tales for adults and teenagers Berliner Str. 77 63065 Offenbach Reserve tickets |
7 pm |
| 30.10.11 | International Storytelling
with two other tellers Folkteatern Olof Palmes Plats 413 04 Gothenburg Sweden Further details: Ola Henricsson |
7.30 pm |
| 09.11.11 | Kleinkunst Keller Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Hauptstr. 62 74321 Bietigheim Reserve tickets Book soon - this gig is usually sold out several months in advance. |
6.30 pm |
| 18.11.11 | vhs Erlangen Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Friedrichstr. 19 91054 Erlangen Reserve tickets or tel. 09131 862 668 Using storytelling in the language classroom a workshop in Erlangen on 19.11.11 |
5 pm &
8 pm |
| 25.11.11 | halbNeun Theater Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Sandstr. 32 64283 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel. 06151 23330 |
8.30 pm |
| 11.12.11 |
A benefit performance for amnesty international I'll tell you a tale Hofgut, Oberfeld Erbacherstr. 140 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel: 06151 422 466 |
3 pm |
2010
| 20. - 27.02.10 |
HOO's Tales A week's tour with other storytellers in Bangalore and Chennai, India. Read more about the Hippocampus Reading Foundation which is running this project. Tel: +91 80 2563 0206 |
various venues and schools |
| 20.02.10 |
HOO's Tales Opening Day: with all the storytellers Bal Bhavan Cubbon Park Bangalore |
10.30 am - 1 pm 2 pm - 4 pm |
| 21.02.10 |
Opus Sunday Afternoon Brunch Palace Cross Road Bangalore To book a table, call Hippocampus at 4110 1927 or Opus at 9844030198 |
1 - 5 pm |
| 27.02.10 |
HOO's Tales A Carnival of Stories with Katkatha Puppet Theatre and Jeeva Raghunath Russian Cultural Centre, Kasturi Ranga Road Chennai |
10 am - noon |
| 12.03.10 | International Theater Frankfurt Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Hanauer Landstr. 5 - 7 (Zoo-Passage) 60314 Frankfurt am Main Reserve tickets or tel. 069 493 0503 |
8.00 pm |
| 06.05.10 | Literatur & Kunst am Torbau Heusenstamm I'll tell you a tale Im Hinteren Schlößchen, Rathaus 63150 Heusenstamm |
8.00 pm |
| 28.05.10 | halbNeun Theater Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Sandstr. 32 64283 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel. 06151 23330 |
8.30 pm |
| 20.06.10 | Brüder Grimm Märchenfestspiele Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Roten Saal, Schloss Philipssruhe Hanau Reserve tickets Book soon - this gig is usually sold out. |
11 am |
| 12.11.10 | vhs Erlangen Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Friedrichstr. 19 91054 Erlangen Reserve tickets or tel. 09131 862 668 See details of my VHS workshop in Leinfelden, 02.10.2010 |
4.30 pm &
8 pm |
| 25.11.10 | Kleinkunst Keller Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Hauptstr. 62 74321 Bietigheim Reserve tickets Book soon - this gig is usually sold out.See details of my VHS workshop in Böblingen-Sindelfingen, 04.12.2010 |
6.30 pm |
| 12.12.10 |
A benefit performance for amnesty international I'll tell you a tale Hofgut, Oberfeld Erbacherstr. 140 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel: 06151 422 466 |
3 pm |
2009
| 02. - 06.01.09 | Erzählkunstfestival ZauberWort Nürnberg For me, this is one of the finest storytelling festivals. I am delighted to be returning there. Information |
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| 02.01.09 | Erzählkunstfestival ZauberWort Langer Abend I Tafelhalle Äußere Sulzbacher Str. 62 Nürnberg With other great storytellers. Information |
8 pm |
| 03.01.09 | Erzählkunstfestival ZauberWort Tellatale - solo performance Erzählbühne Am Katharinenkloster 6 Nürberg Information |
6 pm |
| 04.01.09 | Erzählkunstfestival ZauberWort Sprachklang Erzählbühne Am Katharinenkloster 6 Nürberg With other great tellers. Information |
8 pm |
| 16.01.09 | Geschichten im Turm with Julia Klein Findorffstr. 51 28215 Bremen Reserve tickets: e-mail or tel. 0421 377 750 |
8 pm |
| 27.03.09 | Neues Palais Luitpoldstr. 40A 96052 Bamberg Further information |
8 pm |
| 08.05.09 | halbNeun Theater Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Sandstr. 32 64283 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel. 06151 23330 |
8 pm |
| 12.05.09 | Café Extra Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Schulstr. 17 64572 Büttelborn Reserve tickets or tel. 06152 1788-45 |
8 pm |
| 15.05.09 | International Theater Frankfurt Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Hanauer Landstr. 5 - 7 (Zoo-Passage) 60314 Frankfurt Reserve tickets or tel. 069 499 09 80 |
8 pm |
| 05.07.09 | Brüder-Grimm-Märchenfestspiele Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Schloss Philippsruhe 63454 Hanau Book early: these performances are usually sold outTel: 06181 24670 + 24677Information and tickets |
11 am |
| 24.09.09 | Deutsch-Englische Gesellschaft Wetzlar e.V. Hotel Wetzlarer Hof Obertorstr. 3 35578 Wetzlar Further information or tel. 06441 25390 |
7.30 pm |
| 09.10.09 | International Theater Frankfurt Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Hanauer Landstr. 5 - 7 (Zoo-Passage) 60314 Frankfurt Reserve tickets or tel. 069 499 09 80 |
8 pm |
| 23.10.09 | Neues Theater Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Große Ulrichstraße 50-51 06108 Halle Reserve tickets or tel. 0345 2050 222 |
7.30 pm |
| 26.10.09 | Jugendtheaterfestival "licht.blicke.5" Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Hubertussaal Dianastraße 28 Nürnberg Reserve tickets or tel. 0911 26 15 10 |
7 pm |
| 10.11.09 | Kleinkunst Keller Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Hauptstr. 62 74321 Bietigheim Reserve tickets SOLD OUT |
6.30 pm |
| 19.11.09 | Kulturhaus Osterfeld Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Osterfeldstr. 12 75172 Pforzheim Reserve tickets |
8 pm |
| 27.11.09 | vhs Club International Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Friedrichstr. 19 91054 Erlangen Reserve tickets or tel. 09131 862 668 |
4 pm &
8 pm |
| 04.12.09 | vhs Ehingen Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Franziskanerkloster Spitalstr. 30 89584 Ehingen Further information or tel. 07391 503 504 |
7.30 pm |
| 13.12.09 |
A benefit performance for amnesty international Tales and Music with Vera Spillner Hofgut, Oberfeld Erbacherstr. 140 Darmstadt Reserve tickets or tel: 06151 422 466 SOLD OUT |
3 pm |
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