Celebrate the season with favorite wintertime tales. Award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings alive fairy tales and Christmas tales sure to delight. Exact performance time TBD.
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with haunting legends of light, evergreen traditions, and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain brings to life ancient tales of the longest nights
Completion of a new book on Zbigniew Cynkutis of Grotowski’s Laboratory Theatre: Process, Practice and a Gathering of Stories
This six-session workshop gives participants a chance to craft individual memories into personal stories to share. Whether it be a memory of an event, a place or a person in your life, these story-sharing and writing sessions will bring these recollections forward, revealing the greater narrative underneath along with new insights, engagement and meaning.
Fantastical Folktales of Flowers - Free and Open to All
The dramatic myths that surround favorite garden flowers come alive in this delightful weave of story, music and song. The centerpiece of the performance is the Persian legend of The Nightingale and Rose. Diane’s original adaptation follows this exotic flower through the ages weaving together myths from many cultures that speak of the rose and its origins.
Celebrate Earth Day with “Tales for the Earth” Diane's interactive stories and songs that are fun for the whole family. Join us for a celebration of stories and songs about all the simple things we can do to help our beloved planet.
Celebrate Earth Day with “Tales for the Earth” Diane's interactive stories and songs that are fun for the whole family. Join us and Join IN with stories and songs about all the simple things we can do to help our beloved planet.
Fantastical Folktales of Flowers - Free and Open to All
The dramatic myths that surround favorite garden flowers come alive in this delightful weave of story, music and song. The centerpiece of the performance is the Persian legend of The Nightingale and Rose. Diane’s original adaptation follows this exotic flower through the ages weaving together myths from many cultures that speak of the rose and its origins.
Fantastical Folktales of Flowers - Free and Open to All
The dramatic myths that surround favorite garden flowers come alive in this delightful weave of story, music and song. The centerpiece of the performance is the Persian legend of The Nightingale and Rose. Diane’s original adaptation follows this exotic flower through the ages weaving together myths from many cultures that speak of the rose and its origins.
"Once Upon a Fairy Tale" entertains family audiences in this free public event. About the show: Enter the world of fairy tales where magic is only a moment away, and lessons about how to live are expressed through vivid symbols. In this engaging program, master storyteller Diane Edgecomb entertains young and old with a delightful re-telling of unusual fairy tales. From enchanted bears, to determined princesses, to a wild ride with a fairy-band, Once Upon a Time has never been this fun!
Fantastical Folktales of Flowers - Free and Open to All
The dramatic myths that surround favorite garden flowers come alive in this delightful weave of story, music and song. A master storyteller, Diane entertains and enchants transforming into the characters in her tales bringing each story to vibrant life. The performance is accompanied by Celtic harp and song with Diane joined by long time collaborator harper/singer Margot Chamberlain. Celebrate flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages with this enchanting performance.
Fantastical Folktales of Flowers - Free and Open to All- A truly magical evening event.
About Fantastical Folktales of Flowers: The dramatic myths that surround favorite garden flowers come alive in this delightful weave of story, music and song. A master storyteller, Diane entertains and enchants transforming into the characters in her tales bringing each story to vibrant life. The performance is accompanied by Celtic harp and song with Diane joined by long time collaborator harper/singer Margot Chamberlain. Celebrate flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages with this enchanting performance.
Fantastical Folktales of Flowers -luncheon and performance- Open to garden club members only.
About Fantastical Folktales of Flowers: The dramatic myths that surround favorite garden flowers come alive in this delightful weave of story, music and song. A master storyteller, Diane entertains and enchants transforming into the characters in her tales bringing each story to vibrant life. The performance is accompanied by Celtic harp and song with Diane joined by long time collaborator harper/singer Margot Chamberlain. Celebrate flowers and the stories that have been told about them through the ages with this enchanting performance.
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.
This summer I'm touring libraries and many other venues with my participatory programming for families. Look for me at an area venue OR ask them to bring my performances next year!
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.
Once Upon A Halloween is a fun-filled, Halloween event – complete with a huge cauldron bubbling over with fog for the last dramatic story! This family program contains some old chestnuts as well as great new Halloween stories full of surprises.
Once Upon A Halloween is a fun-filled, Halloween event – complete with a huge cauldron bubbling over with fog for the last dramatic story! This family program contains some old chestnuts as well as great new Halloween stories full of surprises.
Diane will be the featured storyteller. Telling ghost stories in front of the library's antique fireplace as part of Manchester by the Sea Library's annual "Haunted Library!" Part of a Town Wide Halloween celebration.
Once Upon A Halloween is a fun-filled, Halloween event – complete with a huge cauldron bubbling over with fog for the last dramatic story! This family program contains some old chestnuts as well as great new Halloween stories full of surprises.
Mattapoisett Land Trust's annual fall celebration, "Salty’s Soiree" will take place Saturday October 28th this year. From 5:30-7:30pm, join MLT for fall fun at Dunseith Gardens, located on the corner of Rt. 6 and North St. We will have a bonfire, s’mores making, and some awesome stories provided by storyteller, Diane Edgecomb! Bring the whole family down for an unforgettable evening under the full moon.
Diane is the featured performer at Beals Memorial Library's Spooktacular Halloween Party! Open to all families and children. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Bring your camera! A “photo booth” will be set up to take pictures of the little ones. Sponsored in part by the Winchendon Cultural Council and the Friends of the Beals Memorial Library.
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.
As part of Grafton's Town wide holiday celebration, Diane presents: Once Upon a Wintertime at 1:30 and 2:30 pm at Grafton Public Library. Come join this town wide celebration.
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.
Celebrate our common love of story with these exciting and engaging multi-cultural tales and songs. 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 have delighted in stories about right triumphing over wrong. This event is 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.
Open to everyone, this Celebration of Community entitled "Only one-and-all" shows how each of us can make a real difference in our world. Check out all the events! There will be crafts, music and more! This event is 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.
Diane shares some of her favorite stories at Washington School in Connecticut. Reaching students from 2nd all the way to 5th grade, Diane's performance includes two shows. This program is not open to the public.
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
This program weaves together the best of spring folklore, nature tales and contemporary stories to create the perfect accompaniment for this joyful season. Open to Sunrise Montessori School children.
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. Not open to the public.
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
A Private Event to celebrate the Summer Solstice on the DAY of the Solstice. This magical time is the meeting between worlds—visible and invisible. In addition to Diane and Margot's performance the event organizers have planned for their guests crafts, activities and more!
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.
Multi- Cultural Story/Songs from around the world encourage everyone to join-in!Open to Sunrise Montessori School children.
Step off the Beaten Path and into the Big Outdoors in this fun-loving Participatory Program with award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Free and Open to the public.
Don’t miss this special family entertainment packed with stories and songs of nature, fun-filled tales and songs that help US help the PLANET! Free and open to the public.
Let’s all go Buggy with Insect Comedy, a delightful look at the fabulous world of insects. Kate’s Acorn is about a girl who wants to save the world one acorn at a time. Fortunately she’s helped by some rollicking characters: Roly-Poly, Hangin’ out Grub and the Earthworm who teach us how soil creatures help grow good plants. Join us for this free program at Snow Library on the Cape.
Step off the Beaten Path and into the Big Outdoors in this fun-loving Participatory Program with award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Free and Open to the public.
Don’t miss this special family entertainment packed with stories and songs of nature, fun-filled tales and songs that help US help the PLANET! Free and open to the public.
From enchanted bears, to determined princesses, to a wild ride with a fairy-band, Once Upon a Time has never been this fun! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a magical show as twilight descends. This show is free and open to the public.
Don’t miss this special family entertainment packed with stories and songs of nature, fun-filled tales and songs that help US help the PLANET! Free and open to the public.
Don’t miss this special family entertainment packed with stories and songs of nature, fun-filled tales and songs that help US help the PLANET! Free and open to the public.
Don’t miss this special family entertainment packed with stories and songs of nature, fun-filled tales and songs that help US help the PLANET! Free and open to the public.
Don’t miss this special family entertainment packed with stories and songs of nature, fun-filled tales and songs that help US help the PLANET! Free and open to the public.
Don’t miss this special family entertainment packed with stories and songs of nature, fun-filled tales and songs that help US help the PLANET! Free and open to the public.
Step off the Beaten Path and into the Big Outdoors in this fun-loving Participatory Program with award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Free and Open to the public.
Step off the Beaten Path and into the Big Outdoors in this fun-loving Participatory Program with award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Free and Open to the public.
Celebrate the world’s most magical tales, the FAVORITES you always want to hear AGAIN and AGAIN! with these participatory stories exuberantly brought to life. Free and Open to the public.
Step off the Beaten Path and into the Big Outdoors in this fun-loving Participatory Program with award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Free and Open to the public.
Celebrate the world’s most magical tales, the FAVORITES you always want to hear AGAIN and AGAIN! with these participatory stories exuberantly brought to life. Free and Open to the public.
Rockland Library's end of summer reading gala is always so much fun! Expect an amazingly huge cake with Diane's fun loving performance to senf us out with the best celebration possible. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested.
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.
Once Upon A Halloween is a fun-filled, Halloween event – complete with a huge cauldron bubbling over with fog for the last dramatic story! This family program contains some old chestnuts as well as great new Halloween stories full of surprises. Free event!
"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.
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 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.
Whether you're East Coast, West Coast or International you're invited to join my pre-order and supporter party for "Source Work for Actors." I'll share anecdotes and stories from my upcoming book Source Work for Actors and give insight into the journey from the seminal workshop that took place in 1984 to the performance work RESTRAINTS which it generated. The Zoom gathering will include international guests, collaborators and friends of the project who've helped bring the book to fruition with their support. All are invited to attend! Free of charge though donations are accepted.
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.
Don't miss Diane's Family Friendly shows that tour every summer to Libraries throughout the Northeast. This summer Massachusetts and Connecticut Libraries host these celebratory shows for Summer Reading!
Fantastical Folktales of Flowers
From the dramatic to the sublime to the wildly humorous, world stories about flowers are deeply entertaining. Retold by award-winning storyteller and theatre artist Diane Edgecomb these stories conjure a magical world bringing new meaning to favorite garden flowers. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome!!
The performance is presented by the Laurelwood Garden Club of Fitchburg and generously funded in full by the Fitchburg Cultural Council a local agency that is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council a state agency.
Sun Day a Virtual Worldwide Storytelling Concert September 21. 2025 7:00pm-11:00pm Live on Zoom Free! (Donations Welcome) To Register: https://www.simpletix.com/e/sun-day-virtual-worldwide-storytelling-con-tickets-226248 The NSN Eco-Tellers and Healing Story Alliance will be joining Third Act (Thirdact.org) and affiliated climate groups from all over … Continue reading
Celebrate the World of Fairies and Fairy Tales as they've been pictured in Stamps through the many years of the Postal Service. Free, Fun and open to all. About ONCE UPON A FAIRY TALE: Enter the world of fairy tales where magic is only a moment away, and lessons about how to live are expressed through vivid symbols. In this engaging program, master storyteller Diane Edgecomb entertains young and old with a delightful re-telling of unusual fairy tales. From enchanted bears, to determined princesses, to a wild ride with a fairy-band, Once Upon a Time has never been this fun!
Diane once again joins Manchester-by-the-Sea's Haunted Library tours for their 5th year! Don’t miss the fun which takes place throughout the entire library. Come dressed as a ghoulish figure —in costume or not! Enjoy some treats and very few tricks and join Diane for a spooky tale by the fireside. This is a family event appropriate for ages 4 and above. There are 3 entry times: 5 PM, 5:30 PM and 6 PM. Free and open to the public but Registration is REQUIRED.
Once Upon A Halloween is a fun-filled, Halloween event – complete with a huge cauldron bubbling over with fog for the last dramatic story! This family program contains some old chestnuts as well as great new Halloween stories full of surprises. Free event!
Don't miss this special outdoor performance at Queset Garden, Queset House, 51 Main Street, Easton, MA right next to Ames Free Library. Once Upon A Halloween is a fun-filled, Halloween event – complete with a huge cauldron bubbling over with fog for the last dramatic story! This family program contains some old chestnuts as well as great new Halloween stories full of surprises. Free event!
Diane's empowering one-woman show shines light on the many ways we can find our way home to the wonder of the natural world. From the true North of Rachel Carson’s life work and the remote beauty of the Maine cottage where she wrote Silent Spring to channeling powerful memories of our own key nature experiences, this performance brings to life the Sense of Wonder Rachel wrote about so movingly at the end of her life. Free and Open to the Public!
As part of Grafton's town-wide holiday celebration, Diane presents: Once Upon a Wintertime at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm at Grafton Public Library. Come join this celebration.
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!
Don't miss this rare appearance of this beloved celebration of the Winter Solstice in Western MA this December. Ancient myths and songs of the Winter Solstice come to life in this dramatic storytelling with award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by composer and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan.
Celebrate the time of the longest nights with Solstice stories, music and song. Entertaining and evocative, this theatrical performance with Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and musicians Margot Chamberlain and Tom Megan reveals the dramatic stories and deep meaning behind winter holiday traditions. Click on the Image to read more about this beloved Boston-area event.
Celebrate the time of the longest nights with Solstice stories, music and song. Entertaining and evocative, this theatrical performance with Oracle award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and musicians Margot Chamberlain and Tom Megan reveals the dramatic stories and deep meaning behind winter holiday traditions. Click on the Event Title to read more about this beloved Boston-area event.
Join me at this family event to celebrate Wintertime FUN! Lots of audience participation in this free event.
Join me at this family event to celebrate Wintertime FUN! Lots of audience participation in this free event.
Don't miss this chance to warm up February vacation week with a whole performance filled with Dinosaur fun. Diane's Digging Dinosaurs show engages its young audiences with descriptive dinosaur information, colorful posters, sign language, and lively interactive stories. Free and open to all!
