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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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. The general public is welcome- please bring a $10 entrance fee. Entrance fee can be applied to Newburyport Garden Club membership.

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, registration is suggested.

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. Open to all. Begins with luncheon at noon.

We’re going on an adventure! Join us for “Tales,” a walking tour through Forest Hills Cemetery featuring music and stories inspired by its many remarkable environments. In collaboration with master story-teller Diane Edgecomb, Nightingale invites you to breathe the spring … Continue reading →

We’re going on an adventure! Join us for “Tales,” a walking tour through Forest Hills Cemetery featuring music and stories inspired by its many remarkable environments. In collaboration with master story-teller Diane Edgecomb, Nightingale invites you to breathe the spring … Continue reading →

Storytelling, Celtic harp and song accompany this Summer Solstice journey through the verdant groves of the Arnold Arboretum. This traveling performance celebrates the unique place that trees hold in our hearts and lives, drawing from the mythic perspective of cultures around the world.

Storytelling, Celtic harp and song accompany this Summer Solstice journey through the verdant groves of the Arnold Arboretum. This traveling performance celebrates the unique place that trees hold in our hearts and lives, drawing from the mythic perspective of cultures around the world.

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.

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.

"A Thousand Doorways" makes a rare Boston-area appearance as part of Worcester Public Library's Talking Book Series. Based entirely on true events, "A Thousand Doorways" follows author and storyteller Diane Edgecomb’s perilous quest to gather the folktales of the last Kurdish storytellers in Turkey. “An epic story told with consummate skill.” —The Stage, UK

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with haunting legends of light, evergreen traditions, and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. This is a private event held by the Chelmsford Garden Club for members only.

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with haunting legends of light, evergreen traditions, and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. The program is free and open to the public though registration is required.

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with haunting legends of light, evergreen traditions, and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. The program is free and open to the public.

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.

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.

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

SONGS ARE LIKE TATTOOS! Don't miss this special event! Musical theatre composer Tom Megan and Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb present a scintillating evening of original songs and bawdy tales to warm up a winter’s night. Included in the evening, … Continue reading →

Fairy stories and music from the Emerald Isle – accompanied by Diane’s long time collaborator Margot Chamberlain on Celtic harp. Free and open to the public.

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.