ASCALON - OUT SOON

Richard's narrative poem, Ascalon, will be released at the end of the month.

Full details will be published here...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Richard would like to wish everyone a very happy new year - and hopes it is filled with peace and creativity.

Richard is now in the process of composing his epic narrative work, ASCALON.

He will be performing his poetry at various venues in the Spring and looks forward to seeing you there.

RICHARD AT THE CORNUCOPIA FESTIVAL

Richard performed to an eager and very appreciative audience at the Cornucopia Festival at Turton Tower on Sunday 23rd September.

He read several poems from his latest collection, The Bell of the Silent Tower, including Ulmus, The Evacuation of St. Kilda, Thirlmere, Castlerigg and One Night.

The event was hosted by the fantastic Gordon Zola, who provided some impromptu pieces and witty continuity.

Richard would like to thank the organisers of Cornucopia, principally Stef Portersmith, who carried off a great event!

Richard's reading of Castlerigg has been featured on the Cornucopia CD.

CONUCOPIA AT TURTON TOWERS

SUNDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER

Richard is delighted to announce that he will be performing his unique brand of poetry at the Cornucopia literature and acoustic music festival at the splendid Turton Tower near Bolton.

This event is to be held to save this wonderful historical house from closure.

Richard is extremely excited to be able to join other poets and musicians in using their work to ensure such a magnificent place is kept open to inspire people.

This event will include live acoustic music, poetry readings, craft stalls and children's activities - a perfect day out for the whole family.

Richard will be performing

SUNDAY 23rd : 13.30

To see pictures of Turton Tower, go to http://www.turtontower.org.uk/

THE BELL OF THE SILENT TOWER

Richard's latest collection, The Bell of the Silent Tower is now complete. It consists of twenty-nine very strong poems. Richard says...

"These poems were written over a period of a year and could be divided by place, mood, structure and season but are not... They are sequenced to create a momentum and balance with the rhythms of nature..."

"... They are located in many diverse places, including two islands, one Western and uninhabited, whose ghosts still rattle the remnants of clay crockery and slam doors as the sea-birds teem with slight-wicked mirth, the other is a calm and breezy haven off the coast of Cornwall, where basking sharks bathe soundly amongst the spectres of wounded smugglers..."

"They live and grow beyond my authorship. They will echo after you read them and sprout through the nails of your fingers..."

THE BELL OF THE SILENT TOWER - OUT NOW. Email for details.

EMBRYO NIGHT

Richard performed to a packed audience at Embryo 36. His musical backed repertoir evoked great interest and clasped the attention of the people there, who were enchanted by his very unique delivery.

Richard would like to thank all those people who complimented him on his performance. He is very glad that you enjoyed it and would be delighted to see you at his future dates.

Richard will be performing again very soon. Watch this space for details.

RICHARD TO PERFORM AT EMBRYO 36 !

Richard is to perform on FRIDAY 20th JULY at the Embryo 36 Night in Salford.

This is sure to be a fantastic evening, with Studio Salford presenting a mix of cabaret, stand-up poetry and comedy, music, singers and songwriters and much more...including Richard!

Richard will have a slot on the night and would be delighted to see you.

We are sure you will be very inspired and surprised by his performance!!!

The venue is The Studio, The King's Arms, Bloom St, Salford

Start Time - 7.30 pm Cost- £4.00 (payable on the door)