When asked why he performs comedy, Martin replied: ‘Well, I really like making people laugh. There is no finer feeling of affirmation than a hundred people showing they like you by laughing at your jokes and stories. And laughter has all the ‘good’ medicinal qualities’. Martin is a troubadour, humourist, wonderful writer – and no stranger to Woodfordians.
Featured Concerts
Martin Pearson’s Variety Show | Comedy & Spoken Word
Martin is our renaissance man, a balladeer, a witty wordsmith, a storyteller, general good guy and a Woodfordian through and through. From his legendary breakfast sessions to his Folklorica fairytales, he’s taken on spots in just about every area of the festival... but we’ve never brought him out at High Noon. In this New Year’s special, Martin hosts some of the artists you’ve gotten to know.
DayTue, Jan 01
Time12:30PM–2:00PM
VenueLuna
Popular Old Tales of the Norse | Comedy & Spoken Word
Martin Pearson, enchanted by an old book of Norske Folkeeventyr collected in 19th century Norway not long after those of the Brothers Grimm in Germany, has discovered shared elements between the two collections. They are now up for investigation – by Martin.
DayMon, Dec 31
Time2:45PM–3:30PM
VenueFolklorica
Appearances
DayThu, Dec 27
Time9:00AM–9:40AM
VenueHalcyon
DaySat, Dec 29
Time9:00PM–9:40PM
VenueHalcyon
DaySun, Dec 30
Time9:00AM–9:40AM
VenueHalcyon
DayMon, Dec 31
Time10:00PM–10:50PM
VenueSmall Hall