Singer & Entertainer · Baritone Tenor

Richard
Stark

Classically Trained · Endlessly Versatile

Opera Musical Theatre Jazz & Swing Folk & Irish Classical Pop · 40s–2010s

Based in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Local to London · Hertfordshire · Buckinghamshire · Middlesex
Available across the UK & Internationally

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About Richard

A Voice for Almost Every Occasion

Richard Stark is one of the UK's most versatile and charismatic entertainers whose range spans Opera, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Swing, Folk and Pop from the 1940s right through to today.

With over a thousand performances to his name, Richard's musical journey began with playing the Cello and Guitar in a rock band before classical training unlocked one of the most flexible voices in the business. He trained at Trinity College of Music and Morley Opera, London.

He has performed at everything from intimate private parties to Glastonbury Festival, the Hilton Park Lane, Opera Holland Park, Prom in the Park events and Rugby Stadiums — to audiences of 20 to 20,000.

"Richard was simply superb! His range and energy was astonishing and, even more importantly, he connected with our guests, and adapted his set to suit their tastes and memories. Richard helped create an evening that will live long in the memory!"

— Event Organiser, Seal Bay Showcase

Richard is also an established Recording Artist with over 25,000 albums sold independently — his music has reached Australia, Nepal, the USA, Canada and across Europe. He is a self-published Author writing under the name Richard GK Stark, and a composer of SATB choral sheet music.

"His singing and professionalism made our evening a great success. We would highly recommend him. We were overwhelmed with positive comments which was nice to hear."

— Margaret & Richard Ottley, Golden Wedding Celebration, March 2019
Voice type
Baritone Tenor
Training
Trinity College of Music & Morley Opera, London
Based in
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 2TY
Service area
London, Herts, Bucks, Beds, Middlesex & UK/World
Albums sold
Over 25,000 independently worldwide
Performances
1,000+ across UK, USA & Europe
1,000+Live Performances
25,000+Albums Sold Worldwide
9Languages Performed In
20–20KAudience Size Range
Languages
EnglishGerman FrenchItalian SpanishLatin RussianCzech Greenlandic

Based in Bedfordshire — Local to You

Richard is based in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire — perfectly situated for events across:

London Hertfordshire Buckinghamshire Bedfordshire Middlesex Northamptonshire Oxfordshire Cambridgeshire

Also available throughout the rest of the UK, Europe, USA and internationally.

Themed Shows

Repertoire & Shows

Richard offers a portfolio of fully crafted themed shows, each delivering up to two hours of captivating entertainment, tailored to your audience and occasion. He performs solo, with an instrumentalist or female vocalist, or with a 4–5 piece band.

01
Musical Theatre & The West End
Showstoppers and beloved songs from the West End and Broadway performed with full theatrical energy.
Phantom · Les Misérables · Chicago · West Side Story · Hamilton · Grease and more
02
A Night at the Opera
Operatic arias and classical highlights, accessible and thrilling for all audiences from first-timers to aficionados.
Puccini · Verdi · Mozart · Handel · Rossini · Bizet — arias, duets and highlights
03
A Night at the Movies
Iconic film scores and soundtrack classics, from Hollywood's golden age to the modern blockbuster era.
James Bond · Titanic · The Greatest Showman · Disney · Morricone · John Barry
04
Rat Pack & Swing
The cool sophistication of Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr — perfect for black-tie events and dinners.
New York New York · Fly Me to the Moon · Mack the Knife · Beyond the Sea · Mr Bojangles
05
1930s & 1940s Songs
Wartime ballads, big band classics and timeless standards from a golden era of popular music.
Vera Lynn · Glenn Miller · Bing Crosby · Andrews Sisters · George Formby · Wartime favourites
06
50s
Rock 'n' roll, the British Invasion, and the singer-songwriter era — three defining decades of music.
Elvis · Beatles · Roy Orbison · Tom Jones · Neil Diamond · Simon & Garfunkel
13
60s
Rock 'n' roll, the British Invasion, and the singer-songwriter era — three defining decades of music.
Elvis · Beatles · Roy Orbison · Tom Jones · Neil Diamond · Simon & Garfunkel
14
70s
Rock 'n' roll, the British Invasion, and the singer-songwriter era — three defining decades of music.
Elvis · Beatles · Roy Orbison · Tom Jones · Neil Diamond · Simon & Garfunkel
07
80s, 90s, 2000s & 2010s
Chart hits and anthems from four decades of pop — guaranteed to fill any dance floor.
Queen · Michael Jackson · Robbie Williams · Coldplay · Ed Sheeran · Adele and more
08
Folk & Irish Music
Heartfelt folk ballads and rousing Irish classics — ideal for St Patrick's Night, festivals and themed evenings.
Danny Boy · The Fields of Athenry · Wild Rover · Black Velvet Band · Whiskey in the Jar
09
Cultural & Themed Evenings
Bespoke themed evenings celebrating heritage and culture from around the world.
St Patrick's · Burns Night · St George's Day · Italian Night · VE Day Tributes
10
Weddings & Funerals
Classical and contemporary repertoire chosen with care for life's most meaningful and personal moments.
Ceremony solos · Reception entertainment · Any genre, tradition or personal request
11
A Swinging Christmas
Festive favourites, carols and seasonal classics from traditional to swinging — ideal for corporate and private events.
White Christmas · O Holy Night · Have Yourself a Merry Christmas · Jingle Bell Swing
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Bespoke
A fully customised programme built entirely around your event, your audience, and your vision.
Any combination of the above · Your personal requests · Your occasion, your music
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Opera & Oratorio

Stage Roles & Concert Work

Richard sings in operas and concerts across the UK, USA and Europe, including Opera Holland Park. He specialises in comedic and lyrical Baritone roles, bringing warmth, humour and technical precision to every stage.

His classical training underpins every performance — from an intimate folk evening to a West End showstopper, the musicality that opera demands shines through in everything he does.

Papageno (Mozart) · Guglielmo (Mozart) · Marcello (Puccini) · Leporello (Mozart) · Germont (Verdi) · Samuel (Verdi) · Spalanzani / Frank (Offenbach) · Vasek (Smetana)

Oratorio & Concert Solos

Mozart's Requiem & Solemn Vespers — soloist
Haydn's The Creation — soloist
Fauré's Requiem — soloist
Vivaldi's Requiem — soloist
Concerts in the UK, France, Holland & New York

Notable Concert Venues

Opera Holland Park, London
Birmingham Symphony Hall
European Chamber Opera
Barrington Theatre & Sewerby Hall
Aylesbury Vale Proms in the Park
Headingley Cricket Ground — 3 Tenors
Wasps Rugby Stadium & MK Dons Stadium
Opera Holland Park ◆ Glastonbury Festival ◆ London Hilton Park Lane ◆ Prom in the Park ◆ Birmingham Symphony Hall ◆ Orient Express ◆ The Hurlingham Club ◆ Kensington Roof Gardens ◆ Faversham Music Festival ◆ Newark Festival ◆ Big Green Gathering ◆ MK Dons Stadium ◆ Opera Holland Park ◆ Glastonbury Festival ◆ London Hilton Park Lane ◆ Prom in the Park ◆ Birmingham Symphony Hall ◆ Orient Express ◆ The Hurlingham Club ◆ Kensington Roof Gardens ◆
Bookings & Events

What Richard Performs At

Richard is available for bookings across the UK and abroad — solo, with an instrumentalist or female vocalist, or with a full 4–5 piece band. Every booking includes travel, PA, public liability insurance and up to two hours' entertainment (2 × 50 min sets).

🎭 Concerts, Operas & Oratorio
  • Opera Holland Park, London
  • European Chamber Opera
  • Birmingham Symphony Hall
  • Barrington Theatre & Sewerby Hall
  • Aylesbury Vale Proms in the Park
  • Headingley Cricket Ground — 3 Tenors
  • Wasps Rugby Stadium
  • MK Dons Stadium Concert
  • Oratorio: UK, France, Holland & New York
🥂 Corporate Events
  • Birmingham NEC
  • London Hilton Park Lane
  • The Hurlingham Club
  • Kensington Roof Gardens
  • The Orient Express
  • Chequers
  • Miele, Isuzu Trucks, HMS Portsmouth
  • Nirex & Copra Ball (perfume industry)
  • Casinos & high-end nightclubs
🎪 Music Festivals
  • Glastonbury Festival
  • Faversham Music Festival
  • Hitchin Music Festival
  • Newark Festival
  • Rhythms of the World
  • Big Green Gathering
  • Seal Bay Showcase
🚢 Cruises
  • Rhine River Cruises
  • Danube River Cruises
  • Douro River Cruises
💍 Private Functions
  • Weddings — ceremony & reception
  • Funerals & memorial services
  • Golden & Silver Wedding Anniversaries
  • Birthday & milestone celebrations
  • Freemasons Lodges & society dinners
  • Hotels & private parties
  • River cruises
✦ What's Included in Every Booking
Travel to your venue
PA system & all equipment
Public Liability Insurance
Up to 2 hours (3 hours with a supplement)
Tailored setlist for your occasion
Singalongs & audience participation
Solo, duo or band options
Encore Musicians verified artist

Weddings: bespoke ceremony solos + up to 90 min reception. PA/laptop for post-performance music available at a modest supplement.

Upcoming

Live Dates

Catch Richard live at one of his upcoming shows — or get in touch to book him for your own event.

25Apr
West End Comes To
Milton Keynes
9May
VE Day Tribute Concert
Bristol
12May
West End Comes To
Steeple Claydon
14May
West End Comes To
Ivinghoe
16May
Opera Evening
Bedford
25May
Chesham Fringe — Staff Party
Chesham

For the latest live dates visit the original website or contact Richard directly.

What Clients Say

Standing Ovations

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Richard was simply superb! His range and energy was astonishing and, even more importantly, he connected with our guests, adapting his set to suit their tastes and memories. An evening that will live long in the memory!"

Event Organiser
Seal Bay Showcase
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"His singing and professionalism made our evening a great success. We would highly recommend him. We were overwhelmed with positive comments which was nice to hear. Many thanks Richard for all your hard work."

Margaret & Richard Ottley
Golden Wedding Celebration, March 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"A remarkable talent who brings something truly special to every performance. Richard's versatility is extraordinary — from opera to pop he commanded the room completely and had our guests captivated throughout."

Events Director
Corporate Gala Dinner
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Sheet Music & Choral Works

Richard composes original SATB choral music. Just £10 per Carol per choir for the PDF and the full performance rights — licence covers up to 50 printed copies. Click any carol to hear a sample on YouTube and order.

🎼Carol 1SATB
Carol No. 1 — SATB
Words: Robert Duncan Martin · Music: Richard Stark. PDF + performance rights for up to 50 choir copies.
£10
🎼Carol 2SATB
Carol No. 2 — SATB
Words: Robert Duncan Martin · Music: Richard Stark. PDF + performance rights for up to 50 choir copies.
£10
🎼Carol 3SATB
Carol No. 3 — SATB
Words: Robert Duncan Martin · Music: Richard Stark. PDF + performance rights for up to 50 choir copies.
£10
🎼Carol 4SATB
Carol No. 4 — SATB
Words: Robert Duncan Martin · Music: Richard Stark. PDF + performance rights for up to 50 choir copies.
£10
Just £10 per Carol per choir — PDF sheet music + full performance rights (up to 50 copies). Order via rstark@talktalk.net or call +44 (0)7961 334140.
Richard as Author

Books & Writing

Under the pen name Richard GK Stark, Richard is a self-published author. He has published a series of short Horror Stories under the heading Urban Horror. Click any book to preview a sample extract and order.

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Urban Horror — Volumes 1–3
Horror · eBook
Three volumes of original short horror stories set in vividly recognisable urban environments. Disturbing, atmospheric and compulsively readable.
£2.50🛒 Preview & Order →
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Urban Horror — Volume 4
Horror · eBook
The latest collection in the Urban Horror series — new stories, new terrors, same unflinching urban atmosphere.
£1.50🛒 Preview & Order →
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Alex in Cyberland
Nonsense / Fantasy Novel · Coming Soon
Alice in Wonderland meets the Internet — a delightfully absurd adventure through the digital world. Richard's debut novel, forthcoming.
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GK StarkAuthor name
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Based in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire — local across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Middlesex and London, and available nationwide and internationally.

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+44 (0) 7961 334140
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Email
rstark@talktalk.net
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Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 2TY
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