The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ Becket Arts Center, Becket, MA

THE WINTER SOLSTICE IN STORY AND SONG

Award-winning storyteller
Diane Edgecomb
with multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan

Ancient myths and songs of the Winter Solstice come to life in this dramatic storytelling with award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by composer and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan.

The performance celebrates Old English Wassail Traditions with entertaining tales.

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with ancient tales of light, evergreen myths, and entertaining seasonal stories surrounded by traditional and original music and song. Award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings to life timeless tales of the longest nights: the hauntingly beautiful Baldur and the Mistletoe from Scandinavia, humorous English Wassail traditions and the Tanzanian folktale of how the animal kingdom brought light and life during the darkest times. Accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan whose original songs and compositions create the musical weave, Diane’s rich adaptations and fully embodied performance offers a fascinating look at the humorous and moving stories that accompany the time of the longest nights. Songs evocative of the season and lovely instrumental melodies round out the event. Sink into the enchanting stories behind our winter holiday traditions as brought to life by this masterful teller.

a Living Myth Event~Bringing the Power of Ancient Myths to Modern Audiences