A Selection of Richard's Books
Video:
Tales From The Towpath 2018
Richard O’Neill
Type of Artist:
Storytelling workshops, writing workshops, readings
Totally interactive and inclusive including working for special schools
Details
Preferred age range:I work with all ages, in library sessions we get everyone from babies to adults. In schools I work across the key stages from Nursery up to secondary schools and colleges
Maximum number in any one session:
Up to 60 for a workshop as two form entry schools often have to put two classes together. A recent talk at the Bradford festival was to 800 children and teachers
No of sessions per day:
Between 4/5 depending on time and age. Usually an assembly introduction talk in the morning, followed by two x 1 hour long sessions morning (which could be split into two x 30 min sessions for younger children) then two x 1 hour sessions in the afternoon
Session Length:
Talks and workshops 45-60 minutes, or 30 minutes for younger children
Areas prepared to travel to:
Across the UK
Transport:
Car mileage at 40 pence per mile
Fees:
Hold PLI (public liability insurance):
Yes
Website:
http://richardthestoryteller.weebly.com/
Titles include:
Ossiri and the Balamengro
Yokki and the Parno Gry
Maisie Pool rules the school
Mr O’Neill weird and wondrous tales from the North Vol 1 and 2.
Testimonials:
From Bordesley Village Primary:
Thank you again for today. The children and all the staff really enjoyed your sessions and thank you for staying for the book fair.
Smyths Toystore:
Our daughters enjoyed story time and chatting today. Thank you so much to Smyths Toys and Richard O’Neill. You have a great personality and you’re fantastic at keeping children engaged and interested!
Well worth the journey to Smyths toys Birstall today for a Book Week event. Six hours in a really cool toy shop telling and reading stories. Brilliant!