Conversations for Kate — a Listening Matters podcast: five honest questions, one guest at a time, for the woman who's lost herself inside her roles. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:44:54 -0400 https://listeningmatters.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 Conversations for Kate — a Listening Matters podcast: five honest questions, one guest at a time, for the woman who's lost herself inside her roles. yes 073f8710-7fc3-5df5-b7b1-2dc3437d3134 Stephen and Julia episodic false Every guest on Conversations for Kate — a Listening Matters podcast is introduced to Kate: exhausted, capable, caught in a loop of overload, reactivity and guilt. We ask them to answer five simple questions from their own life — what they love about themselves, what concerns them, their dream, what they really want, and how they'll do it — then reflect on what that might offer her. In the root cause lies the root solution.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Stephen and Julia https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jkovvfyv4p5w9ja05p3r651q9ozt?.jpg Conversations for Kate — a Listening Matters podcast: five honest questions, one guest at a time, for the woman who's lost herself inside her roles. https://listeningmatters.buzzsprout.com RADA. Then kids. Then nothing — for years. Then a feature film. Caroline Corrie answers five questions, no script. This week on Conversations for Kate. Just listen. RADA. Then kids. Then nothing — for years. Then a feature film. Caroline Corrie answers five questions, no script. This week on Conversations for Kate. Just listen.

I can only describe Caroline Corrie, the maker of the movie Shalborne, an absolute star. She is determidly taking on the closed door world of filmmaking  by creating incredible art. Shalborne is a must see and in the Actors Studio at the Flavel we were delighted to listen and learn. If you are interested in film and performance art this is a must. Recorded at the Flavel with Actor Studio Dartmouth members Noah Langley and Jude Marsh, Juila and I were honoured to host such a group of incredible people, determined to deliver art and determined to learn how to do it. I hope you enjoy this programme. "I miss who I used to be." If you've thought it — this one's for you. Caroline Corrie trained at RADA, stopped dead when her children came, and years later made a feature film. Not with more time. With five questions. Conversations for Kate — a Listening Matters podcast. This week on WaterWaves Radio, and wherever you get your podcasts. No notes needed. Just listen.

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT

I love a historical drama. And I am drawn to the early 20th century. My grandfather was born in 1901, my upbringing was founded on Victorian values, I love the art, literature and fashion of the time. I’m nostalgic for a life before machines and the world before the two world wars. I find this most recent history enables me to understand the origins of our exponential progress into post, post modern life.
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1905 and the Bloody Sunday Massacre in Saint Petersburg became the starting point for my story as a pivotal moment in the modernisation of Europe and the decline of traditional and patriarchal institutions. How might this period of revolution and social change impact an individual? Might it inspire an Edwardian woman, isolated by marriage and restricted by society to take action against her tyrannical husband and launch her own personal revolution against the conventions of her time?

In this retrospective look at the life of a woman fighting oppression I found universal relevance. The courage required to change a situation, however grave, is something everyone can relate to and at the time of writing, I was overwhelmed by stories of refugees fleeing warzones, travelling huge distances with their elderly relatives and children with nowhere to go and nothing but hope to push them forward. In spite of her class, my protagonist, Helen, is as powerless as a refugee, her sexuality her only weapon. By pushing against the injustice of established order she becomes disenfranchised, homeless and wholly dependent on the kindness of others. She moves from one vulnerable state to another.

I wanted to set Helen’s story in a beautiful but lonely world. I live in Devon, England, close to the moors and to the sea, where the natural beauty and wilderness is both liberating and constraining. There is dramatic tension here. Endless sky, water and moorland feel empowering but then the wind, the rain and the cold, barren expanses of space with no shelter are harsh. Helen’s connection to the natural world and her ability to survive its brutality give her strength and a sense of ultimate freedom, far from the confines of social order. The natural world and the seasons play an important role in the illustration of her emotional journey.

I used mostly natural light to enhance the raw, authentic textures in both the landscapes and the costumes to give a true illustration of the period. Impressionists such as Claude Monet, Albert Edelfelt, Vilhelm Hammershoi and William Merritt Chase inspired the imagery and the production design. This was a creative dream for me, to attempt to imitate the artists and writers I admire so much, to film in the landscapes I adore and create a story which I may well have lived through myself. All these components gave me a very personal connection to the creative process and became the perfect setting for my debut feature.

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I can only describe Caroline Corrie, the maker of the movie Shalborne, an absolute star. She is determidly taking on the closed door world of filmmaking  by creating incredible art. Shalborne is a must see and in the Actors Studio at the Flavel we were delighted to listen and learn. If you are interested in film and performance art this is a must. Recorded at the Flavel with Actor Studio Dartmouth members Noah Langley and Jude Marsh, Juila and I were honoured to host such a group of incredible people, determined to deliver art and determined to learn how to do it. I hope you enjoy this programme. "I miss who I used to be." If you've thought it — this one's for you. Caroline Corrie trained at RADA, stopped dead when her children came, and years later made a feature film. Not with more time. With five questions. Conversations for Kate — a Listening Matters podcast. This week on WaterWaves Radio, and wherever you get your podcasts. No notes needed. Just listen.

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT

I love a historical drama. And I am drawn to the early 20th century. My grandfather was born in 1901, my upbringing was founded on Victorian values, I love the art, literature and fashion of the time. I’m nostalgic for a life before machines and the world before the two world wars. I find this most recent history enables me to understand the origins of our exponential progress into post, post modern life.
‍
1905 and the Bloody Sunday Massacre in Saint Petersburg became the starting point for my story as a pivotal moment in the modernisation of Europe and the decline of traditional and patriarchal institutions. How might this period of revolution and social change impact an individual? Might it inspire an Edwardian woman, isolated by marriage and restricted by society to take action against her tyrannical husband and launch her own personal revolution against the conventions of her time?

In this retrospective look at the life of a woman fighting oppression I found universal relevance. The courage required to change a situation, however grave, is something everyone can relate to and at the time of writing, I was overwhelmed by stories of refugees fleeing warzones, travelling huge distances with their elderly relatives and children with nowhere to go and nothing but hope to push them forward. In spite of her class, my protagonist, Helen, is as powerless as a refugee, her sexuality her only weapon. By pushing against the injustice of established order she becomes disenfranchised, homeless and wholly dependent on the kindness of others. She moves from one vulnerable state to another.

I wanted to set Helen’s story in a beautiful but lonely world. I live in Devon, England, close to the moors and to the sea, where the natural beauty and wilderness is both liberating and constraining. There is dramatic tension here. Endless sky, water and moorland feel empowering but then the wind, the rain and the cold, barren expanses of space with no shelter are harsh. Helen’s connection to the natural world and her ability to survive its brutality give her strength and a sense of ultimate freedom, far from the confines of social order. The natural world and the seasons play an important role in the illustration of her emotional journey.

I used mostly natural light to enhance the raw, authentic textures in both the landscapes and the costumes to give a true illustration of the period. Impressionists such as Claude Monet, Albert Edelfelt, Vilhelm Hammershoi and William Merritt Chase inspired the imagery and the production design. This was a creative dream for me, to attempt to imitate the artists and writers I admire so much, to film in the landscapes I adore and create a story which I may well have lived through myself. All these components gave me a very personal connection to the creative process and became the perfect setting for my debut feature.

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]]> Stephen and Julia ask a guest 5 Questions Buzzsprout-19811765 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0100 3605 1 1 full false I want to feel hopeful again with Ian Downing, Chairman of The Flavel. I want to feel hopeful again with Ian Downing, Chairman of The Flavel. About This Episode - The Prologue :
In the Introduction to Conversations for Kate Listening Matters, we sit down with Ian Downing, Chair of The Flavel Arts Centre, to explore the power of listening in building a thriving, creative Dartmouth. From the big environmental and social questions of the day to the role of the arts in fostering connection, this conversation dives deep into what it means to truly hear a community and how our actions can encourage others.What You’ll Hear:
  • How The Flavel is becoming a hub for art, dialogue, and change.
  • The five questions that can transform any conversation.
  • Why listening is the first step toward solving our biggest challenges.


Join the Movement:
Tune in weekly on WaterWaves Radio or visit waterwavesmedia.org to learn more. Because in the root cause lies the root solution.Connect With Us:



]]> About This Episode - The Prologue :
In the Introduction to Conversations for Kate Listening Matters, we sit down with Ian Downing, Chair of The Flavel Arts Centre, to explore the power of listening in building a thriving, creative Dartmouth. From the big environmental and social questions of the day to the role of the arts in fostering connection, this conversation dives deep into what it means to truly hear a community and how our actions can encourage others.What You’ll Hear:
  • How The Flavel is becoming a hub for art, dialogue, and change.
  • The five questions that can transform any conversation.
  • Why listening is the first step toward solving our biggest challenges.


Join the Movement:
Tune in weekly on WaterWaves Radio or visit waterwavesmedia.org to learn more. Because in the root cause lies the root solution.Connect With Us:



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