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. With over 300 stories in his repertoire, they reflect the full range of human experience: the comic, the bawdy, the profound, the divine.
Far from being for little children (although he has many stories for children, too), these deep and powerful 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.

Richard tells in his native English. But when asked, he loves telling in German - with a delightful mixture of English creeping into the story.

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

Video gallery

The Apple Pip (added May 2026)
a folk tale of honesty

Comic bonus: The Jubilee Sov'rin
Marriott Edgar’s monologue of how Mr Ramsbottom coped with medical expenses

The video gallery
Over 170 folk tales from around the world
some comic, some bawdy, some profound!

Next video: June 2026 
Just Rewards a Tunisian tale of wit and flattery

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