Stop by the library on Sunday, December 2nd from 4 to 5 PM to hear award winning master storyteller, Simon Brooks shares his holiday yarns and tales. Folk and faerie tales speak to all ages, and allow us to put things beyond our comprehension, or experience, into context. In this program, Simon will be selecting tales to tell form a large number of world stories more suited to grown-ups. The story of the real Saint Wenceslas is one filled with murder and betrayal as well as wonder; the story of the Two Pickpockets of London is filled with ribald humor, and other stories Simon will tell will be brought to life by combining the intensity of a solo performance with the intimacy of a face-to-face conversation. Simon will also be accompanying some of his stories with a musical instrument. The performance is recommended for adults and teens only. Sign up today!
Born in Gloucestershire, England, Simon moved to the United States in 1994. He has been a professional storyteller since 2003. He has captivated people all over New England with his musical instruments, such as the bodhrán and very special drums, and his stories. He is known for extraordinary voices he uses which leave audience members wondering how so many memorable characters came out of one man.
