Performer
Richard has a great love of storytelling and classic radio – the “theatre of the mind”!
Richard Usher is a passionate storyteller and seasoned performer, with a deep love for the art of classic radio – the “theatre of the mind.” His career is a testament to his dedication to bringing stories to life, whether through voice-over work, stage performances, or film.
Throughout 2024 and into 2025, Richard voiced some of the great classics of literature for Sweet Cherry Publishing and the Every Cherry imprint, with projects that perfectly align with his love for timeless stories.
This October and Halloween 2025, Richard will return to the role of storyteller, delivering a chilling tale of terror from Edgar Allen Poe – The Fall of the House of Usher. Presented by NeuNoir Theatre Company, this haunting production will be performed on stage at Stourbridge Town Hall, and a further three venues in Kenilworth, Warwickshire and two National Trust properties in Birmingham and Worcester. Audiences can expect chills from this classic tale, an unforgettable experience filled with suspense and atmosphere.
Audiences enjoyed the same thrilling experience in 2024 as Richard’s voice filled these evocative spaces, bringing the horror of The Judge’s House to life.
Richard has captivated audiences at events like the 2023 UK Ghost Story Festival. Shortly afterwards he showed his versatility by seamlessly transitioning to comedy and reprised his role as Peter Sellers for the Birmingham Comedy Festival, starring in another stage production of The Goon Show! at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham – a performance that was met with acclaim.
Richard’s deep affection for classic radio and storytelling has led him to tour theatres with the first-ever stage adaptations of beloved BBC Radio comedy shows. He portrayed Peter Sellers in The Goon Show! and took on dual roles as Dennis Price and Michael Bates in The Navy Lark!. In 2017, Richard stepped into the shoes of his hero, Peter Sellers, once again for the world premiere of Larry Stephens’ Vacant Lot, a long-lost sitcom originally created for Tony Hancock. This was followed by the prestigious London premiere of The Lost Hancocks at The British Library in 2018, where Richard performed alongside notable talents such as Janice Connolly, Linda Hargreaves, and James Hurn.
On the big screen, Richard showcased his range in 2016, appearing as the assassin’s handler, Charlie, in the award-winning short film Dead Meet. His ability to embody such diverse characters across different media is a testament to his versatility and skill.
With a career steeped in the rich traditions of storytelling and classic radio, Richard Usher continues to enchant and entertain audiences, bringing stories to life in ways that resonate deeply with the mind and imagination.
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To book Richard for your next voice-over/media project, please call 0118 948 5188 or click here