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Updated 3/1/2024

Simon Brooks

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    NH

Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

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?

Find Me

Simon Brooks
Job Title: Storyteller, Educator and author
Phone: 603-359-3341
Address:
253 Barrett Road
New London, NH 03257

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2003

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2003

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Theater - Storytelling

Additional Disciplines:

  • Theater - Storytelling

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Professional Development / Training
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Residency - Community
  • Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 90

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Businesses
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Youth-At-Risk
  • Immigrant Populations
  • Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) individuals
  • Elders

Geographic Reach:

  • Multi-State Region
  • National
  • International
  • Town / City
  • County
  • Multi-County Region
  • State

Media Gallery

I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • National Storytelling Network
  • New England Story Telling

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • National Storytelling Network
  • New England Story Telling

Awards

Awards:

  • Gold Award from Parent's Choice for c.d. "A Tangle of Tales" (2011)Silver Honors from Parent's Choice for c.d. "More Second-hand Tales" (2008)
  • Silver Honors from Parent's Choice for c.d. "More Second-hand Tales."
  • Gold Award from Parent's Choice for c.d. "The Epic of Gilgamesh, a retelling."

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science
  • Literature
  • Theater

Fee range:

Fees depend on venues, needs, time spent at venue, travel and budget. Please call for rates. Around $475 - $5,000

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science
  • Literature
  • Theater

Fee range:

Fees depend on venues, needs, time spent at venue, travel and budget. Please call for rates. Around $475 - $5,000

State Arts Agency Roster Artist

  • New Hampshire Education Roster

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • Have all own equipment

Fee Range:

Fees depend on venues, needs, time spent at venue, travel and budget. Please call for rates. Around $475 - $5,000

State of Residence:

New Hampshire

Minimum Number of Performers:

1

Maximum Number of Performers:

1