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Award winning storyteller Simon Brooks has captivated people all over New England. He began telling stories at school (!?) and the stories got longer and deeper, until he met a professional storyteller and realized that this was the life for him! Simon began spinning yarns and telling tales for audiences in 1991 and in 2003 became a professional storyteller. He is a member of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling and the National Storytelling Network.

Combining his passion for children's literature and folklore, Simon has brought tales to many people performing using unique voices to animate his tales, bringing the stories to life. Simon’s often-funny storytelling delights children and adults alike.

Hear folk and faerie tales told by British storyteller, Simon Brooks. Audience members, when they've finished their imaginary voyage and have stopped shaking from laughter, or left deep in thought, will wonder how so many memorable characters and voices came out of one man. With his bodhran, Simon will carry you thousands of miles and across hundreds of years so you can walk across giants’ backs to see where the faeries lived and where genies and dragons fought. After you have finished your imaginary journey, been rejuvenated by laughter, or spent time in the reverie of deep thought, you will wonder how so many memorable characters and voices came out of one man.

Children, even the most jaded, leave Simon's presentations fully understanding the magic inherent in a story powerfully told.

Simon Brooks is available for festivals, private functions, libraries and schools. Stories for adults and children. Please see website http://www.diamondscree.com for programming and pricing.