Digging Dinosaurs engages students with descriptive dinosaur information, colorful posters, sign language, and lively interactive stories. Called a “virtuoso of the spoken word” and an “entire cast rolled into one,” Diane has created popular dinosaur adventures that complement scientific facts with imagination, humor, and active student participation.
Diane returns to East Elementary School extended day to entertain third, fourth, and fifth graders with Rainforest Legends. More about the show: From the banks of the Amazon River to the heart of the West African jungle, Rainforest Legends brings … Continue reading
Diane will be accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain for a private performance of The Language of Flowers in Taunton, MA celebrating the 85 year anniversary of the Taunton Garden Club. 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.
After last year's successful Equinox event, Diane has been invited back to bring a variety of stories to celebrate and demonstrate the art of storytelling. This year, Native American Nature tales and Favorite Stories will entertain students from Kindergarten- 5th grade.
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.
Digging Dinosaurs engages students with descriptive dinosaur information, colorful posters, sign language, and lively interactive stories.
Diane returns to Cottage Street School to entertain third, fourth, and fifth graders with Rainforest Legends. More about the show: From the banks of the Amazon River to the heart of the West African jungle, Rainforest Legends brings to life … Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
Diane performs at Lexington's own Munroe Center for the Arts with Tales for the Earth, 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.
Diane returns to Southborough Library this April school vacation week to entertain families with Digging Dinosaurs. Digging Dinosaurs engages students with descriptive dinosaur information, colorful posters, sign language, and lively interactive stories.
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.
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.
This story and music celebration of this time of springtime flowers is drawn from cultures around the world bringing to life ancient legends of transformation, tree-spirits and fireflies.
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!
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!
Diane returns to the Community School with her entertaining performance Insect Comedy. By using their imaginations to visualize insects as characters, students learn to empathize and gain additional interest in our six-legged friends.
Diane brings two great performances, "Insect Comedy" (11:15 AM) and "Tales for the Earth" (1:30 PM), to the beautiful Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary as part of their free Family Fun Day, featuring learning and fun for the whole family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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!!
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!!
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Warm up with Diane at the West Springfield Library and fill your hearts and your imaginations with dynamic tales of wintertime magic and fun!
**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.
**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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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 … Continue reading
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 … Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
