"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.
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.
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.
Diane shares tales of her time spent working with Zbigniew Cynkutis of Grotowski's Laboratory Theatre. The evening presentation will combine anecdotes from her time working with Cynkutis, never heard before audio of Cynkutis leading training sessions and excerpts from her … Continue reading
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.
Join the Celebration! I'm hosting a Zoom gathering to celebrate my new book and its open to all! There will be international guests, collaborators and friends of the project as well as many who've helped bring the book to fruition with their support. I'll read passages from my upcoming book Source Work for Actors and give insight into the journey from the seminal workshop that took place in 1984 to publication. Click on the image of the book to register for the Zoom event.
Join us for a magical event of story and harp music to celebrate the Summer Solstice as Diane tells stories of the power of Song, Fireflies and Honeybees along with the Lilt of Harp Music by Margot Chamberlain. Free and Open to the public.
A Thousand Doorways follows author and storyteller Diane Edgecomb’s perilous quest to gather the folktales of the last Kurdish storytellers in Turkey. Aided by her Kurdish allies who bring humor and heart to every danger, this moving story humanizes the … Continue reading
Don't miss this celebratory in-person book launch! My newest book will be strutting its stuff at this rare in-person event. I'll read excerpts from Source Work for Actors and share behind the scenes stories PLUS preview—for the first time— rare audio of Cynkutis leading training sessions. There'll be special guests and time for a lively Q and A at the end. Oh yes- Refreshments and Good Cheer to Celebrate the culmination of this amazing multi-year project.
Don't forget to bring a pre-ordered copy of the book or buy one at the event. Books will be for available for sale AND for signing!
To accompany the book release of Source Work for Actors- Diane's solo work RESTRAINTS will be released in Video format at Capitol Movie Theatre #6 204 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA. Filmed by Austin DeBeche- this one hour premiere vividly captures the drama of this unforgettable one-woman show.
After the Video showing, Diane will speak on creating a devised work utilizing tasks and processes inspired by Cynkutis a leading actor with Grotowski's Laboratory Theatre and documented in Source Work for Actors: In Workshop with Zbigniew Cynkutis of Grotowski's Laboratory Theatre. There will be time for Q and A.
