The Travelling Musicians

By: Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

Narrated by: Richard Stibbard

Four unlikely companions set out on a journey—and discover that courage, friendship, and a little cleverness can change everything.

When an aging donkey is cast aside by his master, he decides to seek a new life as a musician in the great city. Along the road, he is joined by a weary dog, a clever cat, and a proud rooster—each fleeing a similar fate. Though none are young or strong anymore, together they form an unexpected fellowship bound by hope and determination.

As night falls, their journey leads them to a lonely house in the woods—one occupied by a band of robbers. With nothing but their voices and their wits, the four animals devise a daring plan that turns fear into triumph and danger into opportunity.

The Traveling Musicians, one of the most beloved fairy tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, is a timeless story of resilience, loyalty, and finding purpose when the world says you are finished. Warm, humorous, and quietly heroic, this classic tale reminds listeners that even the forgotten can still make themselves heard.

Narrated with warmth and storytelling charm by Richard Stibbard, this production brings new life to a fairy tale that has delighted generations.

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