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June 2019
Folktale Superheroes! @ Berlin Memorial School, Berlin, MA
What do cultures around the world have in common? Folktale superheroes! In this rich, exciting performance, Diane weaves together the past and the present with people from all walks of life through our shared love of imagining beings with extraordinary abilities.
Find out more »In the Groves @ Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster, MA
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.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ Berlin Public Library, Berlin, MA
Free and open to the public, Night Lights comes to Berlin Public Library! From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright. Lots more in this animated performance as enchanting tales take us on a multi-cultural voyage across the heavens. This event is funded in part by the Berlin Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »Insect Comedy @ Discovery Days, Wollaston Beach Playground, Quincy, MA
Take a closer look at our six-legged friends with storyteller Diane Edgecomb as part of Discovery Days in Quincy, MA. Due to the strong chance of rain, the performance will be held at Thomas Crane Library Main Branch-40 Washington Street, in Quincy.
Find out more »July 2019
Night Lights! @ Dartmouth Public Library, Dartmouth, MA
Free and open to the public, Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Night Lights to Dartmouth Public Library for their summer reading celebration. From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright. his event is funded in part by the Dartmouth Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ Nevins Library, Methuen, MA
Free and open to the public, Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Night Lights to Nevins Library for their summer reading celebration. From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright.
Find out more »Folktale Superheroes @ Sunrise Montessori School, Franklin, MA
Diane returns yet again to Sunrise Montessori School with Folktale Superheroes!!! Long before the Superheroes of today, people used their SUPER IMAGINATIONS to create folktales about beings with extraordinary powers. Folktale Superheroes celebrates our common love of story with exciting and engaging multi-cultural tales.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ Winthrop Public Library and Museum, Winthrop, MA
Diane kicks off Summer Reading with this free performance of Night Lights for Winthrop Public Library and Museum! From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright. Lots more in this animated performance as enchanting tales take us on a multi-cultural voyage across the heavens. This event is funded in part by the Winthrop Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ The Worthington Library, Worthington, MA
Free and open to the public, Night Lights comes to The Worthington Library! From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright. Lots more in this animated performance as enchanting tales take us on a multi-cultural voyage across the heavens. This event is funded in part by the Worthington Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »Favorite Nature Tales @ Abbott Learning Center, Wellesley, MA
Diane returns to Abbott Learning Center for the 12th time to entertain and enhance learning with nature stories. These stories entertain as they educate about the diversity and importance of the world of nature.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ New Bedford Public Library, New Bedford, MA
Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Night Lights to New Bedford Public Library for their summer reading celebration. From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright. This event is funded in part by the New Bedford Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »Night Lights @ Cortland Free Library, Cortland, NY
Diane brings her interactive performance "Night Lights" to families of Cortland, New York this July as part of their Summer reading celebration: A Universe of Stories. The event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »Night Lights @ Moore Memorial Library, Greene, NY
Diane brings "Night Lights" to families of Greene, New York for a Summer Reading Celebration of "A Universe of Stories." This enchanting performance takes us on a multi-cultural voyage across the heavens.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ Florida Public Library, Florida, NY
Free and open to the public, Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Night Lights to Florida Public Library for their summer reading celebration. From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright.
Find out more »Insect Comedy @ Summer Parks & Recreation, Florida, NY
Insect Comedy takes a delightful look at our Six-legged friends with tales of fireflies, gnats and beetles. Entertaining facts are served up along with plenty of silliness which keeps us laughing as we take a closer look at the world of insects.
Find out more »Night Lights! @ Cornwall Public Library, Cornwall, NY
Free and open to the public, Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Night Lights to Cornwall Public Library for their summer reading celebration. From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright.
Find out more »Night Lights @ Rosendale Library, Tillson, NY
Free and open to the public, Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Night Lights to Nevins Library for their summer reading celebration of "A Universe of Stories." From fireflies to favorite constellations Diane spins tales about the Night Lights that make our world bright.
Find out more »Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA
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
Find out more »Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA
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!
Find out more »Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA
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!!
Find out more »Crafting an Eco-Narrative – a Workshop Intensive @ the National Storytelling Summit, Fremont CA
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!!
Find out more »August 2019
Favorite Stories from the Wild @ Highland Center at Crawford Notch, NH
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.
Find out more »Summer Escapades @ Hyde Park Library, Hyde Park, MA
Celebrate the great outdoors with this fun-filled performance featuring some of Diane’s best-loved nature stories. Free and open to the public- Summer Escapades is the perfect family entertainment.
Find out more »September 2019
“New-Age Gawain and the Green Knight” : Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN
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."
Find out more »“In the Groves” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN
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.
Find out more »“Deirdre and other Irish tales and Songs” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN
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.
Find out more »“The Language of Flowers” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN
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.
Find out more »“New-Age Gawain and the Green Knight” Storytelling & Celtic harp @ The International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN
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."
Find out more »Tall Fall Tales! @ Gilbertville Public Library, Gilbertville, MA
Free and open to the public, Diane brings her fun-filled family performance Tall Fall Tales to Gilbertville Public Library for a special back to school celebration.
Tall Fall Tales brings alive the autumn world of nature with original stories and songs sure to delight both young and old. In the hilarious tale Plenty of Nuts, young Beatrice just cannot sit still in class. In the end, a lesson from a neighborhood squirrel helps her learn how to concentrate. Fall Fire, based on a Native American myth, tells how a friendly beaver painted the trees with autumn’s fiery colors. Celebrate fall and New England with this enchanting seasonal performance. This event is funded in part by the Hardwick-New Braintree Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Find out more »October 2019
In the Groves @ Newbury Town Library, Byfield, MA
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.
Find out more »The Language of Flowers @ Tolles Parson Center of Wellesley, Wellesley, MA
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.
Find out more »Once Upon A Halloween @ Westport Public Library, Westport, MA
What would Halloween be without some chillin’ tales for the spookiest time of the year? Once Upon A Halloween is a fun-filled, Halloween event – complete with a huge cauldron bubbling over with fog for the last dramatic story!
Find out more »Once Upon A Halloween @ Forbush Memorial Library, Westminster, MA
What would Halloween be without some chillin’ tales for the spookiest time of the year? Once Upon A Halloween is a fun-filled, Halloween event – complete with a huge cauldron bubbling over with fog for the last dramatic story!
Find out more »Tales of the Supernatural at Erving Senior Community Center, Erving MA
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.
Find out more »November 2019
The Language of Flowers @ Bridgewater Garden Club, Bridgewater, MA
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.
Find out more »December 2019
Legend of the Mistletoe and Other Yuletide Tales @ Danvers Garden Club, Davensport Yacht Club, Danvers, MA
Diane is accompanied by musicians Tom Megan and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain for this celebration of the greenery that makes the December holiday season so bright! This special performance is for garden club members only!
Find out more »The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ the historic Loring-Greenough House, Jamaica Plain, MA
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
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
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 »Folktale Superheroes @ First Night Needham, Needham, MA
Celebrate the New Year and our common love of story with multi-cultural tales and songs for families of all ages. From Anansi the African Spider God who has web-spinning adventures like Spiderman to the Lord of the Cranes from China who gives to the poor like Robin Hood, cultures around the world delight in stories about right triumphing over wrong. Open to the public with First Night buttons- Shows begin at 12:30 and 1:30 pm!
Find out more »Folktale Superheroes Around the World @ First Night Sandwich, Sandwich, MA
Celebrate the New Year and our common love of story with multi-cultural tales and songs for families of all ages. From Anansi the African Spider God who has web-spinning adventures like Spiderman to the Lord of the Cranes from China who gives to the poor like Robin Hood, cultures around the world delight in stories about right triumphing over wrong. Open to the public with a First Night Sandwich buttona- Show begins at 5:00 pm!
Find out more »January 2020
A Thousand Doorways @ Stagebridge, Oakland, CA
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.
Find out more »Creating Characters: Workshop @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
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.
Find out more »Music and Tales of Kurdistan @ Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
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.
Find out more »February 2020
Once Upon a Wintertime @ West Springfield’s Mayoral Winter Carnival
Warm up with Diane at the West Springfield Library and fill your hearts and your imaginations with dynamic tales of wintertime magic and fun!
Find out more »A Thousand Doorways @ Newton Nomadic Theater, Newton, MA
**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.
Find out more »A Thousand Doorways @ Newton Nomadic Theatre, Newton, MA
**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
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.
Find out more »In the Groves @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH
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.
Find out more »The Golden Thread: 3-Part Workshop @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH
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.
Find out more »An Irish Rhapsody @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH
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.
Find out more »The Golden Thread: 3-Part Workshop @ New Hampshire Theatre Project, Portsmouth, NH
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.
Find out more »April 2020
Join In! @ Jonathan Bourne Public Library, Bourne, MA
POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE DUE TO EVENT CLOSURES. Diane will be performing: "Join In: Musical Tales from around the World!" at Jonathan Bourne Public Library as part of a cultural night with multicultural stories and songs for family and community engagement. This family event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »Reading with Expression- an Online Interactive Workshop @ Zoom website platform!
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.
Find out more »Water Wizards @ Bethlehem Public Library, Bethlehem, NY
POSTPONED UNTIL END OF DECEMBER DUE TO EVENT CLOSURES. Looking for an April School Vacation event in New York State? Go where the wet things are in this entertaining look at the special qualities of water. Diane is offering two separate performances of Water Wizards at Bethlehem Public Library, one is at 10:30 AM and the other is at 1PM. These high-energy interactive performances are free and open to the public!
Find out more »Live Streaming of “Tales for the Earth” sponsored by Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Celebrate Earth Day with this interactive live stream event! "Tales for the Earth" is a celebration of Nature and all the simple things we can do to help. This beloved performance is both educational and entertaining, exploring topics such as water conservation, recycling and the wonder of the creatures all around us through involving and participatory narratives. Use this link to view the event on the Thomas Memorial Library website http://www.thomasmemoriallibrary.org/tales-for-the-earth
Find out more »Live Streaming of “Tales for the Earth” for 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
Join Diane for a live streamed performance of "Tales for the Earth." “Tales for the Earth” is a celebration of Nature and all the simple things we can do to help. This beloved performance is both educational and entertaining, exploring topics such as water conservation, recycling and the wonder of the creatures all around us through involving and participatory narratives. For a Family audience especially ages four and up!
Find out more »Live Stream for Arbor Day—In the Groves: a Celebration of Trees through Myth and Music
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…
Find out more »May 2020
Postponed till Next Year! Pond Life Explorations @ Scarboro Pond, Franklin Park, Roxbury, MA
Postponed until Next Year! Stay Tuned! Join Diane for storytelling and hands on pond life exploration. This special event is sponsored by the Mass Audubon of Boston and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. There will be stories and songs about nature and water conservation throughout the event. Look forward to some activities to learn more about our local aquatic environment!
Find out more »Via Zoom! “On the Threshold of Story” @ Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church
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.
Find out more »A Streaming Event! “Language of Flowers” for Howland Public Library, Beacon, NY
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.
Find out more »Google Meet Classroom Shows @ Community School, Cumberland, RI
Diane brings her delightful Nature Tales to Community School 2nd grade classrooms via Google Meet/ Google Classroom to brighten the day for students and teachers alike. Her performance will enhance curriculum studies in Recycling and Planting.
Find out more »June 2020
Streaming!!! A Thousand Doorways @ New Hampshire Theater Project, Portsmouth, NH
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.
Find out more »Imagine Your Story Summer Reading performances @ Libraries from MA to NY to RI!
Diane's interactive performances to celebrate Summer Reading and the power of the imagination will be Streamed- Zoomed- Linked and Embedded at libraries throughout the Northeast!!
For a full schedule of libraries that will be hosting Diane's top quality video content join her email list (see sidebar) Stay tuned on this and other great opportuniti
Find out more »October 2020
Countdown to Halloween!
Safely celebrate Halloween with Traditional and Spooky tales from master Storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Visit this page for a new story every day from now (October 26th) till Halloween plus enjoy recipes, crafts and yes- everything you need to know to carve a pumpkin the old fashioned way AND roast some delicious pumpkin seeds. Look for the Spice-o-meter that tells us which stories are mild (Goose Eggs) all the way to Red Hot Chile Peppers scary… well sort of scary! https://livingmyth.com/halloween-countdown/
Find out more »Halloween Fantasia- a Video Streaming event
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.
Find out more »November 2020
Storytelling Residency Via Zoom!
This four week school residency is all Virtual and 100% fun! Diane visits Kindergarten and First grade classrooms at Edgewood School in Bristol, Connecticut during the months of November and December to bring Language arts ALIVE with interactive storytelling and story-making ideas.
Find out more »December 2020
Storytelling Residency via Zoom
This four week school residency is all Virtual and 100% fun! Diane visits Kindergarten and First grade classrooms at Edgewood School in Bristol, Connecticut during the months of November and December to bring Language arts ALIVE with interactive storytelling and story-making ideas.
Find out more »Digging Dinosaurs Zoom-Live Show @ Tower School, Marblehead, MA
Diane's original performance of Dinosaur stories is a favorite with the younger set! As Diane is all set to bring her annual storytelling to Tower Hill School of Marblehead yet again - this time for a Zoom-Live Storytelling! Digging Dinosaurs engages students with descriptive dinosaur information, colorful posters, sign language, and lively interactive stories. Stories include "Pattysaurus," Diane’s original tale about a young girl so obsessed with her dinosaur collection that she turns into a gigantic sauropod herself.
Find out more »From Darkness to Light a Virtual Winter Solstice Celebration for New England Herb Society
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.
Find out more »Vimeo on Demand: From Darkness to Light- A Winter Solstice Celebration of Myth, Music and Song
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.
Find out more »Fundraiser: From Darkness to Light: A Virtual Winter Solstice Celebration
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.
Find out more »Once Upon a Fairytale a Zoom-live telling for Bacon Free Library, Natick, MA
Don't miss this great Zoom-live event featuring favorite fairy tales! This free event is sponsored by the Bacon Free Library of Natick, MA and is open to the general public as well. If you miss the Zoom event, go to their website which will be hosting a fun-video version of Diane's telling of these classic fairy tales for a whole week!
Find out more »February 2021
Celebrate Groundhog’s Day! Bourne for Children, Bourne MA
Celebrate Groundhog’s Day with Storyteller Diane’s “Nature Tales and Eco-Fun!!” These interactive stories and songs are fun for the whole family and nature too, so bring out your favorite stuffed animals and invite all the Groundhogs in the hood to come as we cozy up for stories about all the simple things we can do to help the planet.
Find out more »April 2021
EARTH UP! National Storytelling Network Virtual Conference
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.
Find out more »NHTP 5th annual Storytelling Festival at the Music Hall, 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!
Find out more »A Virtual Zoom Performance for Earth Day @ Crawford Memorial Library, Dudley MA
Diane brings her entertaining tales and songs to Crawford Library Zoom to Celebrate Earth day 2021. Get ready to sing, clap and join in the fun. It's a virtual event and everyone is invited to take part!
Find out more »May 2021
Digging Dinosaurs – Zoom Show sponsored by Lynnfield Public Library
Diane's popular dinosaur adventures complement their scientific facts with a happy dose of humor. Dinosaur lovers of all ages will enjoy the colorful pictures, Dinosaur Sign-Language and participation that keeps audiences engaged and asking for MOOORE! Open to children of all ages and their families. Registration required to receive the Zoom link. If registering more than one child who will be sharing a screen, please fill out one registration form and note the total number of children. You will receive the Zoom link the afternoon of the event.
To receive the link - email Lauren Fox at lfox@noblenet.org
June 2021
“An Open Invitation to Play” a Zoom Story/Sermon for UU Church, Duxbury, MA
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.
Find out more »Storytelling Workshop for Boston Health Commission for staff of Child, Adolescent and Family Health services @ City of Boston
This one hour workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals
of storytelling. Using anecdotes, theory and participatory
exercises, Diane gives the group tools that will help them utilize the power of story in their lives and practices.
In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey @ Arnold Arboretum- Sat Show SOLD OUT – Sunday tickets remain
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.
Find out more »In the Groves: A Summer Solstice Journey @ Arnold Arboretum, Boston, MA
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.
Find out more »Animal Tales – an outdoor performance @ Rockland Public Library, Rockland MA
Diane Kicks off Rockland Public Library's Summer Reading program with Animal Tales! Contact the library about the outdoor location two blocks from the library.
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a true tale of a neighborhood squirrel that drives everyone NUTS we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers.
July 2021
Animal Tales- a Video Performance @Worthington Public Library, Worthington, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a true tale of a neighborhood squirrel that drives everyone NUTS we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers.
Find out more »Animal Tales! an outdoor performance at Bacon Library, Natick, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This outdoor performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Bring a blanket and come on down!
Find out more »Animal Tales a Zoom-live to Facebook event for Everett Public Library, Everett MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This Zoom-live to Facebook performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Look for a professional video of the tales on the Library facebook page just in case you miss the Zoom-live event!
Find out more »Animal Tales! an outdoor event at Nevins Memorial Library, Methuen, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This outdoor performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Bring a blanket and come on down!
Find out more »Zoom-Live telling of Animal Tales for Sidney Library, Sidney, NY
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This Zoom-live performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Look for a professional video of the tales to be emailed to all those who signed up just in case you missed it OR want to hear a favorite story again!
Find out more »Animal Tales an outdoor event at Dover Library, Dover, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This outdoor performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Bring a blanket and come on down!
Find out more »“In the Groves” Storytelling and Harp outdoors at Lunenburg Library, Lunenburg, MA
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.
Find out more »August 2021
Animal Tales outdoors @ Winthrop Public Library, Winthrop, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This outdoor performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Bring a blanket and come on down! In case of rain, the library will be supplied with a wonderful Video of the Animal Tales stories.
Find out more »Animal Tales outdoors at Southborough Library, Southborough, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This outdoor performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Bring a blanket and come on down! In case of rain, the library will be supplied with a wonderful Video of the Animal Tales stories.
Find out more »“Once Upon a Fairy Tale” outdoors @ Hartsuff Park sponsored by Rockland Memorial Library, Rockland, MA
Once Upon a Fairy Tale: Come join us with Master Storyteller, Diane Edgecomb as she tells tales from enchanted bears, to determined princesses, to Jack’s hilarious adventure when he gets dancing bugs instead of beans - Once Upon a Time has never been this fun! All ages. This program will be at HARTSUFF PARK.
Find out more »Animal Tales outdoors at Snow Library, Orleans, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This outdoor performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Bring a blanket and come on down! In case of rain, the library will be supplied with a wonderful Video of the Animal Tales stories.
Find out more »Animal Tales outdoors at Bourne Library, Bourne, MA
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This outdoor performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome! Bring a blanket and come on down! In case of rain, the library will be supplied with a wonderful Video of the Animal Tales stories.
Find out more »“Animal Tales Video” to celebrate Guilderland Library Summer Reading, Guilderland, NY
Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do! From folktales about adventurous monkeys to a Summer Reading race between a Tortoise and a Hare we’ll have tons of participatory fun with Diane’s engaging stories about four-legged capers. This fully licensed video performance celebrates Summer Reading 2021 and its theme of Tales and Tails. All are welcome!
Find out more »October 2021
Once Upon a Halloween! a Video on Demand
Don't miss Once Upon a Halloween! a Video-Streaming Extravaganza to Celebrate Halloween 2020! Diane has pulled out all the Virtual stops and indulged in Green-screen Trickery and Fun-wig Witchery to create a fully participatory event for families sure to bring a smile and a Cackle!
Find out more »December 2021
The Winter Solstice in Story and Song @ St John’s Episcopal Church, Jamaica Plain, MA
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with classic evergreen lore, haunting legends of light and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song.
Find out more »Balder and the Mistletoe via ZOOM sponsored by Story Space, Somerville, MA
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.
Find out more »February 2022
Stories for International Week via Zoom for Odyssey Day School, Wakefield, MA
Diane will share stories for two groups via two different Zooms for Odyssey Day School to celebrate their International Week! Pre-K-3rd grade will hear the wintertime Grimm's fairy tale Snow White and Rose Red a classic story gathered in Germany at the start of Europe's renewed interest in folk literature. The older students will explore adaptations by hearing Diane's version of the Aesop's fable "Tortoise and the Hare" in which Tortoise loves to read (letters!) and the Hare is a speed reader who misses the most important part of the book he races through. The part about the Ice Cream Cone of course! An additional look at how different cultures tell the same story will focus on the Kurdish version of Cinderella. Gathered by Diane from Kurdish tellers on one of her story gathering journeys. This is Diane's fifth visit to Odyssey School.
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Diane’s storytelling has been featured several times on NPR’s “Living On Earth” Program!