Ben is one of the world's leading contemporary storytellers, creating and performing work inspired by international fairytale, myth and epic.

Renowned for his playful, physical and often challenging performances, he performs in theatres, art centres and festivals across the UK and Europe. He has been a guest artist in over one hundred International Storytelling Festivals in 25 countries, and for 10 years was the official storyteller with Yo Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble.

Ben is a Fringe First Award winner, Honorary Professor of Storytelling at the Arts University of Berlin, artistic director of the legendary Crick Crack Club.

From autumn 2022 will be Visiting Research Fellow in the Creative Arts at Merton College, Oxford.

Ben is a much sought after teacher, director and narrative consultant, working with performers, writers, illustrators, theatre makers, filmmakers and myriad other creatives.

Events

Pandvani 108: The Winner Takes All

22 SEPT 2024, 2.30PM

British Museum, London

Fairy Tales for Grown-Ups: The Grateful & The Dead

Wed, 23 Oct, 8:00 pm

Folklore,Hoxton

The Night of Open Doors: Tales for Samhain by Ben Haggarty & Stephanie Brittain

31st October, 6.30pm

Celtic Harmony, Hertfordshire