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October 2018

A Thousand Doorways @ Oasis, Cardiff, Wales

October 13, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Oasis Cardiff, 69b Splott Road
Cardiff, Wales CF24 2BW United Kingdom
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£11.37
Edgecomb with Shepherd Family

In Cardiff, Wales, Diane will give a benefit performance of A Thousand Doorways for Oasis, an organization that provides services for refugee families and asylum seekers. The event is part of the University of South Wales' Storytellers in Conversation Series. This performance and talk back were arranged by Dr. Joseph Sobol, professor of storytelling at the University of South Wales.

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A Thousand Doorways @ Bardon Mill & Henshaw Village Hall, Northumberland, UK

October 18, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Bardon Mill & Henshaw Village Hall Northumberland, United Kingdom + Google Map
Edgecomb with Shepherd Family

As part of her October tour of the United Kingdom, Diane will be performing at Bardon Mill & Henshaw Village Hall in the Lakes District of England, produced by Highlights Rural Touring Scheme.

Join Diane Edgecomb and embark on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers!

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A Thousand Doorways @ Appleby Hub, Cumbria, UK

October 19, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Appleby Hub Cumbria, United Kingdom + Google Map
Edgecomb with Shepherd Family

As part of her October tour of the United Kingdom, Diane will be performing at Appleby Hub in the Lakes District of England, produced by Highlights Rural Touring Scheme.

Join Diane Edgecomb and embark on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers!

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Transforming Voice Workshop @ Scottish International Storytelling Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland

October 24, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Scottish Storytelling Centre Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom + Google Map

Storyteller Diane Edgecomb’s unique vocal and physical training helps us to strengthen the connection between the imagination and the voice, increasing its flexibility, authenticity, expressiveness, range and resonance.

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A Thousand Doorways @ Scottish International Storytelling Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland

October 25, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Scottish Storytelling Centre Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom + Google Map

Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This true account takes us to those mountain villages, forbidden to outsiders, where the true stories of their lives and of their struggle mix with startling ancient legends.

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Ceilidh @ Scottish International Storytelling Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland

October 26, 2018 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Scottish Storytelling Centre Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom + Google Map

Diane tells stories in a "ceilidh style" exchange of story and song. Happy to be sharing the gathering stage with traditional tellers and musicians including George Macpherson (teller and host), Ruairidh Maclean and Michael Kerins.

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November 2018

Workshops @ Newton After School Conference, Newton MA

November 3, 2018 @ 9:05 am - 2:35 pm
Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Road
Newton Centre, MA 02459 United States
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Diane presents two interactive workshops for after school staff at this popular conference. Topics include: Tell Me a Story- on the art of telling a story and Storytelling and the Art of Play - motivating children to tell their own tales.

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December 2018

Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH

December 20, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
New Hampshire Theater Project, 959 Islington St. #3
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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Celebrate the longest nights with Solstice stories and songs evoking the warmth of the season. Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb weaves together a tapestry of ancient tales: evergreen myths, legends of light and entertaining stories that reveal the deep meaning behind our winter holiday traditions. This theatrical storytelling, accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan, features the Scandinavian “Legend of the Mistletoe,” seasonal music, song and humorous Wassail traditions.

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The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ the historic Loring-Greenough House, Jamaica Plain, MA

December 21, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Loring-Greenough House, 12 South Street
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130
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$20 – $25

Celebrate the longest nights with Solstice stories and songs evoking the warmth of the season. Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb weaves together a tapestry of ancient tales: evergreen myths, legends of light and entertaining stories that reveal the deep meaning behind our winter holiday traditions. This theatrical storytelling, accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan, features the Scandinavian “Legend of the Mistletoe,” seasonal music, song and humorous Wassail traditions.

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The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ the historic Loring-Greenough House, Jamaica Plain, MA

December 22, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Loring-Greenough House, 12 South Street
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130
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$20 – $25

Celebrate the longest nights with Solstice stories and songs evoking the warmth of the season. Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb weaves together a tapestry of ancient tales: evergreen myths, legends of light and entertaining stories that reveal the deep meaning behind our winter holiday traditions. This theatrical storytelling, accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan, features the Scandinavian “Legend of the Mistletoe,” seasonal music, song and humorous Wassail traditions.

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The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ the historic Loring-Greenough House, Jamaica Plain, MA

December 23, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Loring-Greenough House, 12 South Street
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130
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$20 – $25

Celebrate the longest nights with Solstice stories and songs evoking the warmth of the season. Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb weaves together a tapestry of ancient tales: evergreen myths, legends of light and entertaining stories that reveal the deep meaning behind our winter holiday traditions. This theatrical storytelling, accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan, features the Scandinavian “Legend of the Mistletoe,” seasonal music, song and humorous Wassail traditions.

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March 2019

“Art & Spirit” in Residency at First Church Boston, MA

March 16, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - March 24, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
First Church, Boston, 66 Marlborough Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Diane will be artist in residence for the week of March 16th-24th at First Church Boston as part of their acclaimed Art & Spirit series. At the Sunday service on March 17th she will be joined by Kurdish musician Andrew Mazlum Aytac on saz.

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Tell Me A Story Workshop @ First Church, 66 Marlborough Street, Boston

March 16, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
First Church, Boston, 66 Marlborough Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
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In this intergenerational storytelling workshop, we’ll play with the basics of storytelling: learning how to re-tell a classic folktale in our own words and exploring storytelling games that help us discover anecdotes from our own life to share.

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Fairy Legends of Ireland @ First Church, 66 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA

March 17, 2019 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Expect music, songs and merriment in this special program by Oracle Award winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Margot Chamberlain on Celtic harp. This animated retelling of Ireland’s best-loved gems includes Irish favorites like Gilly Blackfoot where a young lad’s aversion to washing his feet causes him to fall in with a fairy band. Cloaks of invisibility and magic spells abound as hapless Gilly sets out to help free the Princess of France. Known for her vivid comedic style, Diane brings out the best in these interpretations of classic Irish favorites.

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A Thousand Doorways @ First Church, Boston, MA

March 22, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
First Church, Boston, 66 Marlborough Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
$20 – $25
Edgecomb with Shepherd Family

Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, renowned American storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This is the deeply moving, richly humorous story of her travels through the remote mountains of Turkey and of the extraordinary people who shared their lives and their stories with her.

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A Thousand Doorways @ First Church, Boston, MA

March 23, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
First Church, Boston, 66 Marlborough Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
$20 – $25
Edgecomb with Shepherd Family

Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, renowned American storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This is the deeply moving, richly humorous story of her travels through the remote mountains of Turkey and of the extraordinary people who shared their lives and their stories with her.

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A Thousand Doorways @ First Church, Boston, MA

March 24, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
First Church, Boston, 66 Marlborough Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
$20 – $25
Edgecomb with Shepherd Family

Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, renowned American storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This is the deeply moving, richly humorous story of her travels through the remote mountains of Turkey and of the extraordinary people who shared their lives and their stories with her. This special matinee is followed by a reception hosted by First Church Boston and a talk-back with Diane Edgecomb and Kurdish artist Selahattin Sep whose evocative paintings are on exhibit at First Church throughout the month of March.

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April 2019

The Storyteller’s Paintbox Workshop @ Silk Road House, Berkeley, CA

April 13, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Silk Road House, 1944 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704 United States
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$40

Would you like more expressive tools in your paintbox? Come explore a whole range of new ways to enhance your storytelling and spoken word art in this interactive workshop that tunes up all of our expressive tools.

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A Thousand Doorways @ Ashkenaz Community Center, Berkeley, California

April 14, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ashkenaz Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA United States
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$15 – $20
Edgecomb with Shepherd Family

Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, renowned American storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This is the deeply moving, richly humorous story of her travels through the remote mountains of Turkey and of the extraordinary people who shared their lives and their stories with her.

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“We Stand for the ‘Stans!'” a House Concert with Diane Edgecomb and Cathryn Fairlee, Cotati, CA

April 17, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Flye for house Concert in CA April 17th 6-8 pm

Join us at this intimate house concert to hear traditional tales personally gathered in the "stans." Diane and Cathryn share the stories they gathered in remote regions - Diane's folkloric stories from Kurdistan and Cathryn's from Uzbekistan and other regions. Cathryn has been to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan and will tell Turkemenistan stories from their most famous bard, Dede Korkut. Diane will be sharing new Kurdish folk and fairy tales never before translated or told in English.

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Fairy Legends of Ireland @ Wood Memorial Library, South Windsor, CT

April 24, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wood Memorial Library, 783 Main Street
South Windsor, CT 06074 United States
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Diane entertains seniors at Wood Memorial Library in South Windsor, Connecticut with a delightful excursion into Irish fairy legends. Expect music, songs and merriment in this special program with harp accompaniment by Margot Chamberlain.

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May 2019

Flower Legends and Songs of the May @ York Public Library, York, ME

May 5, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road
York, ME 03909 United States

Celebrate flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages with this enchanting performance. Winner of the national oracle award for Storytelling Excellence in the Northeast, master storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings to life the legends that surround favorite garden flowers revealing the deep meaning cultures around the world have found there.

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The Language of Flowers ~ a Myth and Music Event @ AFTer Hours -Arts at the Armory Cafe in Somerville

May 12, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Arts at the Armory Cafe, 191 Highland Ave #1c
Somerville, MA 02143 United States
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Celebrate Mother's Day with this performance dedicated to Flowers and Mother Earth with Oracle Award-winning teller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain. Held at the delightful Arts at the Armory Cafe in Somerville, the AFTer Hours Adult Folktale series brings the best in traditional tale telling to adult audiences. Come to listen and share tales at the open mike!

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Troubadour Day to Celebrate the May! @ Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston, MA

May 18, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive
Boylston, MA 01505
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Enjoy each springtime path with this engaging performance created for Tower Hill's unique landscape by Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain.

This delightful event begins with a Maypole dance to wake up the earth and then takes the audience on a story and music journey through favorite gardens entertaining travelers with pieces from around the world that celebrate our love of flowers. Don’t expect Tower Hill’s signature Greek statuary to be silent!

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June 2019

In the Groves @ Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster, MA

June 18, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St.
Lancaster, MA 01523 United States
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Diane and Margot with story and harp by a stream

Master storyteller, Diane Edgecomb,along with Celtic harper, Margot Chamberlain, perform In the Groves: World Stories and Songs that Celebrate Trees at the Thayer Memorial Library as part of the Rosemary Davis Nature Series.

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July 2019

Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA

July 25, 2019
National Storytelling Summit, Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley
Fremont, CA 94538 United States
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Diane brings her innovative workshop on nature and environmental storytelling to the National Storytelling Network conference and summit this July. The 2019 Summit is a great chance to see some fabulous performances, award-winning keynote speakers and participate in a variety of workshops over a four day period, conducted by the “cream-of-the-crop” of storyteller presenters. The best storytelling conference around! Don't miss it!! Registration is now open! Take a quick look at the schedule of events HERE! https://storynet.org/nsnevents/conference/general-conference-schedule

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Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA

July 26, 2019
National Storytelling Summit, Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley
Fremont, CA 94538 United States
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Diane brings her innovative workshop on nature and environmental storytelling to the National Storytelling Network conference and summit this July. The 2019 Summit is a great chance to see some fabulous performances, award-winning keynote speakers and participate in a variety of workshops over a four day period, conducted by the “cream-of-the-crop” of storyteller presenters. The best storytelling conference around! Don't miss it!! Registration is now open!

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Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA

July 27, 2019
National Storytelling Summit, Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley
Fremont, CA 94538 United States
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Diane brings her innovative workshop on nature and environmental storytelling to the National Storytelling Network conference and summit this July. The 2019 Summit is a great chance to see some fabulous performances, award-winning keynote speakers and participate in a variety of workshops over a four day period, conducted by the “cream-of-the-crop” of storyteller presenters. The best storytelling conference around! Don't miss it!!

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Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA

July 28, 2019
National Storytelling Summit, Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley
Fremont, CA 94538 United States
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Diane brings her innovative workshop on nature and environmental storytelling to the National Storytelling Network conference and summit this July. The 2019 Summit is a great chance to see some fabulous performances, award-winning keynote speakers and participate in a variety of workshops over a four day period, conducted by the “cream-of-the-crop” of storyteller presenters. The best storytelling conference around! Don't miss it!!

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August 2019

Favorite Stories from the Wild @ Highland Center at Crawford Notch, NH

August 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Diane returns again to the AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. At this evening event, master storyteller Diane Edgecomb will share favorite nature myths and humorous stories of encounters with the wild.

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September 2019

“New-Age Gawain and the Green Knight” : Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN

September 3, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
International Storytelling Center, 100 West Main Street
Jonesborough, TN 37659 United States
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Teller in Residence Series Image

Diane is thrilled to return to the International Storytelling Center to represent the storytelling art as "Storyteller in Residence." Each day there will be a 2:00 matinee of storytelling and Celtic harp. Check out all of the performances running in repertory that week!

Tuesday, September 3rd will feature Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain for "New Age Gawain and the Bungee-Jumping Wildman Green Knight. Edgecomb’s comedic adaptation has Arthurian knights running for their therapists faster than you can say “Litigation!” Tom Megan’s score and Margot Chamberlain’s inspired harp accompaniment provide a lush atmosphere of sound as we take a fun-filled journey along the ‘road less traveled by.’ Accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain this tale is a wild, comedic ride along the "road less traveled by."

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“In the Groves” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN

September 4, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
International Storytelling Center, 100 West Main Street
Jonesborough, TN 37659 United States
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Teller in Residence Series Image

Diane is thrilled to return to the International Storytelling Center to represent the storytelling art as "Storyteller in Residence." Each day there will be a 2:00 matinee of storytelling and Celtic harp. Check out all of the performances running in repertory that week!

Wednesday, September 4th will feature Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain for "In the Groves" world stories, songs and music that celebrate trees.

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“Deirdre and other Irish tales and Songs” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN

September 5, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
International Storytelling Center, 100 West Main Street
Jonesborough, TN 37659 United States
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Teller in Residence Series Image

Diane is thrilled to return to the International Storytelling Center to represent the storytelling art as "Storyteller in Residence." Each day there will be a 2:00 matinee of storytelling and Celtic harp. Check out all of the performances running in repertory that week.

Thursday, September 4th will feature Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain for "Deirdre" Ireland's most beloved romance.

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“The Language of Flowers” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN

September 6, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
International Storytelling Center, 100 West Main Street
Jonesborough, TN 37659 United States
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Teller in Residence Series Image

Diane is thrilled to return to the International Storytelling Center to represent the storytelling art as "Storyteller in Residence." Each day there will be a 2:00 matinee of storytelling and Celtic harp. Check out all of the performances running in repertory that week!

Friday, September 5th will feature Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain for "The Language of Flowers." Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings to life the legends that surround favorite garden flowers revealing the deep meaning cultures around the world have found there.

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“New-Age Gawain and the Green Knight” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN

September 7, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
International Storytelling Center, 100 West Main Street
Jonesborough, TN 37659 United States
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Teller in Residence Series Image

Diane is thrilled to return to the International Storytelling Center to represent the storytelling art as "Storyteller in Residence." Each day there will be a 2:00 matinee of storytelling and Celtic harp. Check out all of the performances running in repertory that week!

Saturday, September 7th will feature Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain for "New Age Gawain and the Bungee-Jumping Wildman Green Knight. Edgecomb’s comedic adaptation has Arthurian knights running for their therapists faster than you can say “Litigation!” Tom Megan’s score and Margot Chamberlain’s inspired harp accompaniment provide a lush atmosphere of sound as we take a fun-filled journey along the ‘road less traveled by.’ Accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain this tale is a wild, comedic ride along the "road less traveled by."

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October 2019

In the Groves @ Newbury Town Library, Byfield, MA

October 10, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt Street
Byfield, MA 01922 United States
Diane and Margot with story and harp by a stream

Immerse yourself in nature with this story and music event celebrating the deep spirit of trees. This exquisitely crafted collection of myths, folktales and songs from around the world ranges from the humorous to the heartfelt. Don't miss this free event with storytelling accompanied by Celtic harp.

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The Language of Flowers @ Tolles Parson Center of Wellesley, Wellesley, MA

October 25, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Tolles Parson Center of Wellesley, 500 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482 United States
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Diane in flowing outfit with Margot Chamberlain by her Celtic harp

The Language of Flowers celebrates flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages. Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings to life the legends that surround favorite garden flowers revealing the deep meaning cultures around the world have found there. Harp accompaniment by Margot Chamberlain. This event is free and open to the public.

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Tales of the Supernatural at Erving Senior Community Center, Erving MA

October 30, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

A full Halloween event with lunch, costumes, prizes and a special treat as Diane opens up the doors to the supernatural with her riveting performance of true tales & folkloric stories including “Twilight of the Stones” a true ghost story about the eerie forces that emanate from the standing stones of Avebury, England and “Feline Terror” in which every Halloween superstition comes home to roost.

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November 2019

The Language of Flowers @ Bridgewater Garden Club, Bridgewater, MA

November 25, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bridgewater Garden Club, 10 Wally Krueger Way
Bridgewater, MA United States
Diane arms wide in a field of daffodils

The Language of Flowers celebrates flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages. Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings to life the legends that surround favorite garden flowers revealing the deep meaning cultures around the world have found there. Harp accompaniment by Margot Chamberlain. This event is free and open to the public.

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December 2019

The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ the historic Loring-Greenough House, Jamaica Plain, MA

December 20, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Loring-Greenough House, 12 South Street
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130
$25 – $30
Photo of the Performers

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with haunting legends of light and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. This event sells out every year, don't forget to make reservations in advance!

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The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ the historic Loring-Greenough House, Jamaica Plain, MA

December 21, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Loring-Greenough House, 12 South Street
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130
$25 – $30
Photo of the Performers

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with haunting legends of light and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. This event sells out every year, don't forget to make reservations in advance!

Find out more »

The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ the historic Loring-Greenough House, Jamaica Plain, MA

December 22, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Loring-Greenough House, 12 South Street
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130
$25 – $30
Photo of the Performers

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with haunting legends of light and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. This event sells out every year, don't forget to make reservations in advance!

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January 2020

A Thousand Doorways @ Stagebridge, Oakland, CA

January 25, 2020 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Stagebridge, 2501 Harrison St
Oakland, CA 94612, CA 94612 United States
$20
Edgecomb with Shepherd Family

Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, renowned American storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This is the deeply moving, richly humorous story of her journey through the remote mountains of Turkey and of the extraordinary people who shared their lives and their stories with her.

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Creating Characters: Workshop @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA

January 26, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ashkenaz Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA United States
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$40 – $60

A Master class in Dialogue and Characterization! Spend an afternoon delving into characterization and dialogue in the best way possible- through playful exercises that open up the imagination and activate expressive tools.

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Music and Tales of Kurdistan @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA

January 26, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Ashkenaz Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA United States
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$20 – $24

Come for an evening of Kurdish folktales and music in this one night only event. From Iraqi-Kurdistan’s mysterious story The Zay Tree and Tay Falcon and the hilarious teaching tale Ruvi u Gur! (Fox and Wolf!), to the poignant Kurdish Cinderella story (gathered in the mountains of Kurdistan) colorful characters and dramatic situations are enhanced by haunting Kurdish melodies and folk songs.

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February 2020

A Thousand Doorways @ Newton Nomadic Theater, Newton, MA

February 21, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sacco-Pettee Mill (Clarks), 156 Oak St
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464 United States
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$20

**SOLD OUT** Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, renowned American storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers.  This true account will take you to remote mountain villages where she opens doorways to this hidden world.

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A Thousand Doorways @ Newton Nomadic Theatre, Newton, MA

February 22, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Gregorian Oriental Rugs, 2284 Washington St
Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462 United States
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Edgecomb with Shepherd Family

**SOLD OUT** Newton Nomadic Theater brings Diane's A Thousand Doorways to a unique venue. Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, renowned American storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This true account will take you to remote mountain villages where she opens doorways to this hidden world.

Find out more »

March 2020

The Golden Thread: 3-Part Workshop @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH

March 6, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
New Hampshire Theater Project, 959 Islington St. #3
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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Diane Edgecomb in performance at the National Storytelling Festival

Discover the true power inherent in folktales, fairy tales and myths while learning how to creatively adapt them for contemporary audiences in this three-part workshop. Each session opens by tuning up our expressive tools with precise explorations in Voice, Characterization, Narration and Movement so that the instrument we use to tell will be as humming as our interpretations.

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In the Groves @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH

March 7, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
New Hampshire Theater Project, 959 Islington St. #3
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$25
Diane and Margot with story and harp by a stream

Immerse yourself in nature with this exquisitely crafted storytelling and music performance celebrating the deep spirit of the natural world. Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb, accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain, delves into the ancient wisdom found in myths, folktales and songs of nature in pieces that range from the humorous to the heartfelt. All part New Hampshire Theatre Project’s Fourth Annual Storytelling Festival in celebration of traditional tales.

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The Golden Thread: 3-Part Workshop @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH

March 13, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
New Hampshire Theater Project, 959 Islington St. #3
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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Diane Edgecomb in performance at the National Storytelling Festival

Discover the true power inherent in folktales, fairy tales and myths while learning how to creatively adapt them for contemporary audiences in this three-part workshop. Each session opens by tuning up our expressive tools with precise explorations in Voice, Characterization, Narration and Movement so that the instrument we use to tell will be as humming as our interpretations.

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An Irish Rhapsody @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH

March 14, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
New Hampshire Theater Project, 959 Islington St. #3
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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$25
Diane in flowing outfit with Margot Chamberlain by her Celtic harp

Accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain, Diane Edgecomb brings to life Ireland’s storytelling treasures from the humorous to the hauntingly beautiful. Enjoy an evening of humor, passion and wit with this inspiring weave of traditional storytelling, Celtic harp and song.

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The Golden Thread: 3-Part Workshop @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH

March 20, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
New Hampshire Theater Project, 959 Islington St. #3
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
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Diane Edgecomb in performance at the National Storytelling Festival

Discover the true power inherent in folktales, fairy tales and myths while learning how to creatively adapt them for contemporary audiences in this three-part workshop. Each session opens by tuning up our expressive tools with precise explorations in Voice, Characterization, Narration and Movement so that the instrument we use to tell will be as humming as our interpretations.

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April 2020

Reading with Expression- an Online Interactive Workshop @ Zoom website platform!

April 7, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Diane transforms storytime

Diane helps participants bring the power of the spoken word alive when reading favorite texts. Especially geared for teachers, librarians that lead story hour and parents who wish to establish a nighttime tradition of reading stories to their children, Diane helps everyone discover the flexibility and fun in their voice, in the process enlivening reading and learning for all who listen.

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Live Stream for Arbor Day—In the Groves: a Celebration of Trees through Myth and Music

April 24, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

In the Groves a Celebration of Trees through Myth and Music with storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Margot Chamberlain. Developed at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston and recorded live at the International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN September 2019  In the Groves: a Celebration of Trees through Myth and Music Immerse yourself in nature with this story and music event celebrating the deep spirit of trees. Award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Margot Chamberlain on Celtic harp presents an exquisitely crafted…

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May 2020

Via Zoom! “On the Threshold of Story” @ Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church

May 10, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church, 9 Ayer Road
Harvard, MA 01451 United States

Diane will give the Mothers' Day sermon via Zoom at Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church with reflections and anecdotes on her work gathering personal stories from Kurdish refugees we find the many ways personal story builds bridges to a deeper understanding.

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A Streaming Event! “Language of Flowers” for Howland Public Library, Beacon, NY

May 20, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Howland Public Library, 313 Main St
Beacon, NY 12508 United States
Diane arms wide in a field of daffodils

Diane will be live streaming The Language of Flowers exclusively for Howland Public Library patrons! This delightful weave of story, music and song brings alive the dramatic myths that surround our favorite garden flowers. A master storyteller, Diane entertains and enchants transforming into the characters in her tales bringing each story to vibrant life. The performance is completed by elegant harp accompaniment by Margot Chamberlain, songs, Celtic harp interludes and entertaining pieces. Celebrate flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages with this enchanting performance.

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June 2020

Streaming!!! A Thousand Doorways @ New Hampshire Theater Project, Portsmouth, NH

June 18, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
New Hampshire Theater Project, 959 Islington St. #3
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
$25
Edgecomb with Shepherd Family

Don't miss this Streaming Event for New Hampshire Theater Project's fourth annual Storytelling Festival. This three camera video captured at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival is a real treat. A Zoom talk back with the audience after the show! No matter where you live you have a chance to see Diane's profound show about her experiences in the Kurdish region of Turkey. About A Thousand Doorways: A chance meeting with a young Kurdish refugee sets an American storyteller on a quest of danger and discovery to record the last Kurdish storytellers.  This is the deeply moving story of her journey through the remote mountains of Turkey and of the extraordinary people who shared their lives and stories with her.

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October 2020

Halloween Fantasia- a Video Streaming event

October 31, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Favorite Halloween tales are a Fantasia of FUN in this playful video by award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Six traditional tales are taken to the limit as Diane goes all out with Green Screen Funny Business and Video Editing Hijinks.

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December 2020

From Darkness to Light a Virtual Winter Solstice Celebration for New England Herb Society

December 9, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Classic evergreen lore, haunting legends of light and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song bring the holidays to life. Award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb shares seasonal folktales and myths including the beautiful "Legend of the Mistletoe" from Scandinavia and humorous English Wassail traditions. Accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan this performance offers a fascinating look at the stories behind wintertime traditions. Songs evocative of the season and lovely instrumental melodies round out the event.

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Vimeo on Demand: From Darkness to Light- A Winter Solstice Celebration of Myth, Music and Song

December 18, 2020 - December 26, 2020
$15
Diane, Margot and Tom on a holiday decorated stairway

This beautifully edited video captures the essence of this story and music trio's annual Winter Solstice event. Filmed at New Hampshire Theater Project's intimate theater in 2016 and 2017 with two cameras and superior sound, "From Darkness to Light" will be available as a Vimeo on Demand to ticket buyers through the entire holiday season: December 18th - December 26th. 

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Fundraiser: From Darkness to Light: A Virtual Winter Solstice Celebration

December 20, 2020 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
$20
Diane, Margot and Tom on a holiday decorated stairway

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with haunting legends of light, evergreen traditions, and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. This fundraiser/matinee is followed by a live-Zoom talk back with the cast.

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April 2021

EARTH UP! National Storytelling Network Virtual Conference

April 9, 2021 - April 11, 2021

Join the National Storytelling Network for EARTH UP!, a storytelling conference exploring our planet’s climate, habitats, human behaviors, and actions to preserve our world. Featuring Diane's Story Groves, this weekend will be full of workshops, eco-tours, spotlight performances, story slams with something for all different age ranges.

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NHTP 5th annual Storytelling Festival at the Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH

April 10, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Music Hall, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 28 Chestnut St
Portsmouth, NH

Diane will be making a unique storytelling dive into her adventures as a singing wench at Boston's notorious Medieval Manor dinner theater. Available as a live or streaming event, be sure to not miss Diane's return to live performance after over a year!

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June 2021

“An Open Invitation to Play” a Zoom Story/Sermon for UU Church, Duxbury, MA

June 13, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Diane riffs on the importance of Play through the lens of a life lived in Storytelling. Her anecdotes and reflections are complemented by an old Czech legend of the Spirit of the Birch Grove who brings the gift of dance to a young girl burdened by work.

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In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey @ Arnold Arboretum- Sat Show SOLD OUT – Sunday tickets remain

June 19, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway
Boston, MA 02130 United States
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Diane Edgecomb with harper Margot Chamberlain tells stories among the birches at Arnold Arboretum

SOLD OUT! Immerse yourself in the deep beauty of trees in this story and music journey through the Arboretum. Led by Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain, this unfolding performance of ancient tales and songs from cultures around the world takes place in a variety of groves: birch, cherry and evergreen at some of the Arboretum’s loveliest spots.

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In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey @ Arnold Arboretum, Boston, MA

June 20, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway
Boston, MA 02130 United States
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$25 – $30
Diane Edgecomb with harper Margot Chamberlain tells stories among the birches at Arnold Arboretum

Immerse yourself in the deep beauty of trees in this story and music journey through the Arboretum. Led by Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain, this unfolding performance of ancient tales and songs from cultures around the world takes place in a variety of groves: birch, cherry and evergreen at some of the Arboretum’s loveliest spots.

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July 2021

“In the Groves” Storytelling and Harp outdoors at Lunenburg Library, Lunenburg, MA

July 29, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Diane and Margot with story and harp by a stream

Storytelling, music and song form an enchanting weave in this story and harp performance celebrating the deep spirit of trees. Join us at 6:00 pm for the outdoor performance, comfortably seated in the library garden for a relaxing evening of delightful folktales, music and songs from around the world that celebrate trees! Contact the library 978-582-4140 or go to their website for more information https://www.lunenburglibrary.org/. This outdoor performance is open to the general public though not geared for children.

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December 2021

The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ St John’s Episcopal Church, Jamaica Plain, MA

December 19, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church, Jamaica Plain, MA, 1 Roanoke Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 United States
$25
Diane Edgecomb dressed in a golden gown on the stairs with harper and guitarist

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with classic evergreen lore, haunting legends of light and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song.

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Balder and the Mistletoe via ZOOM sponsored by Story Space, Somerville, MA

December 21, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Diane, Margot and Tom on a holiday decorated stairway

This evening's ZOOM celebration of the Winter Solstice begins with a story-sharing led by Story Space veterans. Diane's 8:00 pm feature will follow and include a zoom-live telling of Balder and the Mistletoe from Scandinavia and humorous English Wassail traditions. Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan offers a fascinating look at the stories behind our holiday traditions.

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March 2022

“Wench Peach! A Medieval Manor Memoir” @ Sharing the Fire Virtual Storytelling Conference

March 26, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Diane takes a full-frontal dive into her real-life adventures as a singing wench at Boston's notorious Medieval Manor dinner theater in this unusual coming of age story. While waiting tables for her big break, Diane hustles swill-filled pitchers of beer and serves up a plethora of innuendos, plopping them right beside the French bread, while singing her heart out for bikers and bachelorette parties in the belly basement of this Boston landmark. Lots of communal fun as we join in the faux Medieval sing-a-longs and experience the great leveling power of “free alcohol on tap!”

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April 2022

Wench Peaches: A Medieval Manor Memoir @ Zoom-Live performance for Artists Standing Strong Together

April 9, 2022 @ 10:00 pm - 11:55 pm

Diane takes a full-frontal dive into her real-life adventures as a singing wench at Boston's notorious Medieval Manor dinner theater in this unusual coming of age story. While waiting tables for her big break, Diane hustles swill-filled pitchers of beer and serves up a plethora of innuendos, plopping them right beside the French bread, while singing her heart out for bikers and bachelorette parties in the belly basement of this Boston landmark. Lots of communal fun as we join in the faux Medieval sing-a-longs and experience the great leveling power of “free alcohol on tap!”

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Stories and Songs for a Blue Planet @ Musketaquid Earth Day 2022, Concord, MA

April 23, 2022

Diane will be part of- MUSKETAQUID EARTH DAY 2022
Saturday, April 23, 2022, 10:00am - 3:00pm
The Old North Bridge at Minute Man National Historical Park & The Old Manse
The theme for this year's celebration is Stories from the Earth. How does the Earth speak to you? What is the Earth telling you?
Festivities and activities will include:
River Ceremony at The Old North Bridge: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Help build Earth Floats onsite: 10:00am - 11:00am
Ceremony: 11:00am - 11:30am
Procession to The Old Manse: 11:30am - 11:45am
Festival in collaboration with The Old Manse: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

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200 Year Celebration of Frederick Law Olmstead @ Jamaica Pond Gazebo, Jamaica Plain, MA

April 26, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Diane arms wide in a field of daffodils

Diane will be joined by musical collaborators Margot Chamberlain to share stories and music in celebration of the 200 Year anniversary of Olmstead's birthday. Celebrate awardees for their stewardship, meet Olmstead as brought to life by "the Prophet" Gerry Wright. Don't forget to reserve YOUR piece of Birthday Cake!
https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/olmsted-bicentennial/

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Join Diane @ the Connecticut Storytelling Festival and Conference

April 29, 2022 - April 30, 2022

Join Diane at the Connecticut Storytelling Conference and Festival. The weekend of April 29th and 30th we'll be live in downtown New London with great shows, workshops and more! Diane will be performing A Thousand Doorways and "Demons that Never Sleep" a performance of folktales

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A Thousand Doorways @ Connecticut Storytelling Festival, New London, CT

April 30, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

I'm thrilled to be part of the Connecticut Storytelling Festival 2022 which will be held this year in downtown New London, CT. There will be a great line up of tellers including headliner Bill Harley, Laconia Therrio, Tom Lee, Jennifer Munro, Cynthia Rojas and ChaChanna Simpson among others. There will also be great storytelling workshops. REGISTER AND FIND OUT MORE HERE! https://www.connstorycenter.org/festivalregistration.htm Enjoy a Preview of A Thousand Doorways: The event will be LIVE with all protocols in place. The…

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September 2022

Family Storytelling, Activities and Music @ Jamaica Pond as part of Olmsted 2022

September 17, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Enjoy nature activities and Diane's wonderful interactive tales outdoors at the Boathouse at Jamaica Pond ( right across from Pond Street on the Jamaicaway in JP). This performance is part of the effort to save Jamaica Pond and its watershed forever. Diane and husband, Tom Megan on guitar will have the audience participating in stories and songs that celebrate Nature and the Seasons and the Beauty and health of our Water Systems.

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October 2022

Fantastical Folktales of Flowers @ Tyngsborough Library, Tyngsborough, MA

October 12, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Diane and Margot amidst summer blossoms

Free and Open to the Public: The Tyngsborough Garden Club in collaboration with the Tyngsborough Public Library presents: Fantastical Folktales of Flowers:  Storytelling with Celtic harp and Song. The dramatic myths that surround favorite garden flowers come alive in this delightful weave of story, music and song.

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November 2022

A Thousand Doorways @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH

November 18, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Edgecomb with Shepherd Family

2) A chance meeting with a young Kurdish refugee sets an American storyteller on a quest of danger and discovery to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This is the deeply moving story of her journey through the remote mountains of Turkey and of the extraordinary people who shared their lives and their stories with her.

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A Thousand Doorways @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH Saturday

November 19, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Edgecomb with Shepherd Family

Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, author and storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This is the deeply moving, richly humorous story of her travels through the remote mountains of Turkey and of the extraordinary people who shared their lives and their stories with her.

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A Thousand Doorways @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH Matinee

November 20, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Edgecomb with Shepherd Family

Moved by the silencing of the Kurdish language by Turkish laws, author and storyteller Diane Edgecomb embarks on a journey of intrigue and heart to record the last Kurdish storytellers. This is the deeply moving, richly humorous story of her travels through the remote mountains of Turkey and of the extraordinary people who shared their lives and their stories with her.

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January 2023

Book Manuscript Submission

January 2, 2023 - February 22, 2023
Book Cover: Insights from Grotowski's Laboratory Theatre

Completion of a new book on Zbigniew Cynkutis of Grotowski’s Laboratory Theatre: Process, Practice and a Gathering of Stories

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February 2023

Zoom Workshop in Memoir: People Place and Moment

February 15, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

This six-session workshop gives participants a chance to craft individual memories into personal stories to share. Whether it be a memory of an event, a place or a person in your life, these story-sharing and writing sessions will bring these recollections forward, revealing the greater narrative underneath along with new insights, engagement and meaning.

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April 2023

Fantastical Folktales of Flowers – Millville Senior Center, Millville, MA

April 10, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Diane and Margot amidst summer blossoms

Fantastical Folktales of Flowers - Free and Open to All
The dramatic myths that surround favorite garden flowers come alive in this delightful weave of story, music and song. The centerpiece of the performance is the Persian legend of The Nightingale and Rose. Diane’s original adaptation follows this exotic flower through the ages weaving together myths from many cultures that speak of the rose and its origins.

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Fantastical Folktales of Flowers @ Taft Memorial Library, Mendon, MA

April 25, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Diane and Margot amidst summer blossoms

Fantastical Folktales of Flowers - Free and Open to All
The dramatic myths that surround favorite garden flowers come alive in this delightful weave of story, music and song. The centerpiece of the performance is the Persian legend of The Nightingale and Rose. Diane’s original adaptation follows this exotic flower through the ages weaving together myths from many cultures that speak of the rose and its origins.

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Fantastical Folktales of Flowers @ Stoneham Senior Center, Stoneham, MA

April 26, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Diane in flowing outfit with Margot Chamberlain by her Celtic harp

Fantastical Folktales of Flowers - Free and Open to All
The dramatic myths that surround favorite garden flowers come alive in this delightful weave of story, music and song. The centerpiece of the performance is the Persian legend of The Nightingale and Rose. Diane’s original adaptation follows this exotic flower through the ages weaving together myths from many cultures that speak of the rose and its origins.

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June 2023

Fantastical Folktales of Flowers @ Haverstraw King’s Daughter Public Library, Garnerville, NY

June 3, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Haverstraw King’s Daughter Public Library, 10 West Ramapo Road
Garnerville, NY 10923 United States
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Diane and Margot amidst summer blossoms

Fantastical Folktales of Flowers - Free and Open to All
The dramatic myths that surround favorite garden flowers come alive in this delightful weave of story, music and song. A master storyteller, Diane entertains and enchants transforming into the characters in her tales bringing each story to vibrant life. The performance is accompanied by Celtic harp and song with Diane joined by long time collaborator harper/singer Margot Chamberlain. Celebrate flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages with this enchanting performance.

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Fantastical Folktales of Flowers @ Morse Institute Library, Natick, MA

June 6, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
MA United States
Diane and Margot amidst summer blossoms

Fantastical Folktales of Flowers - Free and Open to All- A truly magical evening event.
About Fantastical Folktales of Flowers: The dramatic myths that surround favorite garden flowers come alive in this delightful weave of story, music and song. A master storyteller, Diane entertains and enchants transforming into the characters in her tales bringing each story to vibrant life. The performance is accompanied by Celtic harp and song with Diane joined by long time collaborator harper/singer Margot Chamberlain. Celebrate flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages with this enchanting performance.

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Fantastical Folktales of Flowers @ Wolfeboro Garden Club, Wolfeboro, NH

June 16, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
MA United States
Diane and Margot amidst summer blossoms

Fantastical Folktales of Flowers -luncheon and performance- Open to garden club members only.
About Fantastical Folktales of Flowers: The dramatic myths that surround favorite garden flowers come alive in this delightful weave of story, music and song. A master storyteller, Diane entertains and enchants transforming into the characters in her tales bringing each story to vibrant life. The performance is accompanied by Celtic harp and song with Diane joined by long time collaborator harper/singer Margot Chamberlain. Celebrate flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages with this enchanting performance.

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In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey @ Arnold Arboretum, Boston, MA

June 24, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway
Boston, MA 02130 United States
$30
Diane Edgecomb with harper Margot Chamberlain tells stories among the birches at Arnold Arboretum

Immerse yourself in the deep beauty of trees in this story and music journey through the Arboretum. Led by Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain, this unfolding performance of ancient tales and songs from cultures around the world takes place in a variety of groves: birch, cherry and evergreen at some of the Arboretum’s loveliest spots.

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In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey @ Arnold Arboretum, Boston, MA

June 25, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway
Boston, MA 02130 United States
$30
Diane Edgecomb with harper Margot Chamberlain tells stories among the birches at Arnold Arboretum

Immerse yourself in the deep beauty of trees in this story and music journey through the Arboretum. Led by Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain, this unfolding performance of ancient tales and songs from cultures around the world takes place in a variety of groves: birch, cherry and evergreen at some of the Arboretum’s loveliest spots.

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September 2023

Fantastical Folktales of Flowers @ Lasdon Park & Arboretum, Somers, NY

September 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Diane in flowing outfit with Margot Chamberlain by her Celtic harp

From the dramatic to the sublime to the wildly humorous, world stories about flowers are deeply entertaining. Retold in a dramatic storytelling by award-winning storyteller and theatre artist, Diane Edgecomb, this evocative tapestry of story and song conjures a magical world bringing new meaning to favorite garden flowers. Accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain the one hour performance event is woven through with songs and music completing the storytelling magic.

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November 2023

Insights from Grotowski’s Laboratory Theatre: Diane’s newest book is almost complete

November 1, 2023
Book Cover: Insights from Grotowski's Laboratory Theatre

Read more about Diane's upcoming book on legendary theatre artist Zbigniew Cynkutis.

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A Thousand Doorways- Video on the Way!

November 6, 2023 - November 7, 2023

At last the three-camera recording from performances of A Thousand Doorways at New Hampshire Theatre Project last November will be edited for distribution! Stay tuned for a release of some excerpts and a new promo video for this award-winning performance.

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December 2023

The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ St John’s Church, Jamaica Plain, MA

December 16, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Diane, Margot and Tom on a holiday decorated stairway

Celebrate the longest nights with Solstice stories, music and song. Entertaining and evocative, this theatrical performance, with Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb, reveals the dramatic stories and deep meaning behind winter holiday traditions.

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The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ St John’s Church, Jamaica Plain, MA

December 17, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Diane, Margot and Tom on a holiday decorated stairway

Celebrate the longest nights with Solstice stories, music and song. Entertaining and evocative, this theatrical performance, with Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb, reveals the dramatic stories and deep meaning behind winter holiday traditions.

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Winter Solstice – Video on Demand

December 20, 2023 - December 28, 2023

No matter where you live you can celebrate the Solstice with Diane's beautifully rendered adaptations of ancient Solstice myths and traditional tales surrounded by music of the season. Available throughout the time of the Longest Nights and a bit beyond!

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January 2024

APAP Conference @ Hilton, NYC

January 11 - January 15
Diane performing in A Thousand Doorways

This weekend I take part in a "bookings conference" bringing information on my performance A Thousand Doorways to representatives from theatres and universities throughout the country and beyond.

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February 2024

Fantastical Folktales of Flowers @ Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT

February 16 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Storyteller Diane Edgecomb and harper Margot Chamberlain celebrate flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages with this enchanting performance. Free and open to the public.

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March 2024

“Insights from Grotowski’s Laboratory Theatre” goes to the publisher!

March 1 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Book Cover: Insights from Grotowski's Laboratory Theatre

Diane's new book "Insights from Grotowski's Laboratory Theatre" will be delivered to the publisher on March 1st 2024. Seagull Press is part of the prestigious University of Chicago Press and this book will be published as part of their ENACTMENT series. Follow the progress on the Facebook page and look for a spring 2025 release date!

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Fantastical Folktales of Flowers @ Chatham Center for Active Living, Chatham, MA

March 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Diane in flowing outfit with Margot Chamberlain by her Celtic harp

Storyteller Diane Edgecomb and harper Margot Chamberlain celebrate flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages with this enchanting performance. Free and open to the public.

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