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Storytelling is not just for children. These stories were (and are) a form of education, entertainment, and reach deep within us. Simon has seen how these ancient stories can help young people build a strong moral compass, and show everyone that there is always hope. Whether in front of 1,000 people or 5 because of its immediacy and ability to break through the fourth wall, Simon believes storytelling is the most direct and personal form of art, and is a lot of fun. His workshops educate through play, making skills easy to learn for your most disengaged student or team member.
Award-winning British storyteller, Simon Brooks is a much sought-after entertainer and educator. With his passion for folklore, myths and legends and his bodhran, and the use of vocal characterization he can bring magic and joy to your venue. Although he performs extensively across the North East, presenting workshops and performances for businesses as well as non-profit organizations, hospitals, schools, colleges, libraries and camps, he also performs outside of the North East.
Simon has traveled from New London, New Hampshire to Los Angeles, California, presenting at the prestigious National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN, gracing the storytelling stage at Timpanogos, Lehi, UT, as well as performing for businesses such as Timberland in New Hampshire; and for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in California. So don't worry where you are, Simon can be there for you. Also, reinventing himself in 2020 he now performs in-person, virtually via streaming, and can provide video recordings, although in-person is always best.
Simon's six folk and fairy tale albums have garnered awards from Storytelling World and Parents’ Choice. His written work has been published in literary magazines and the National Storytelling Network's Storytelling magazine, on his blog, and as a guest blogger. His award-winning Epic of Gilgamesh, a retelling has been picked up by Arizona State University, which has been released as both a PDF digital book and audio recording. His book Under the Oaken Bough, a collection of folk and fairy tales, was released in April, 2018. Simon has two podcasts: Conversations with Storytellers, and Lindyline, a collection of original stories, fairy stories and literary tales.
Invite Simon to your venue to perform, and/or work with your students, patrons, or organization. Make Simon Brooks YOUR storyteller?
Additional Content:
Scroll through the page for audio and video links
Here you will find a broad selection of my work, mainly audio files and a links to video files
Articles related to storytelling and books
A collection of full stories, some experimental, some rough, all fun!
A collection of folk and fairy tales, tips on telling and more on Amazon and at good book sellers
Where you can find single stories to listen and/or purchase
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
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2003
Institution/Business Type:
Artist / Creative (Individual)
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Year Founded:
2003
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Theater - StorytellingAdditional Disciplines:
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Fees depend on venues, needs, time spent at venue, travel and budget. Please call for rates. Around $475 - $5,000Teaching Settings:
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Fees depend on venues, needs, time spent at venue, travel and budget. Please call for rates. Around $475 - $5,000NEST Eligible Artist
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Fees depend on venues, needs, time spent at venue, travel and budget. Please call for rates. Around $475 - $5,000State of Residence:
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