The Fiddle & The Flame

In this episode, Kate and Shimna catch up on a whirlwind week of gigs, recording sessions, and literally building spaceships for an immersive art project. From the chaos of creative collaboration to the importance of connection, they unpack what makes a production truly work — communication, respect, and showing up for your team. They dive into the balance between creativity and burnout, the power...

This week Kate and Shimna swap stories of croissants in Manchester, festival energy in Belfast, and the wild world of immersive “spaceship” installs. From Anna Lapwood’s viral organ concert to circus-style shows that change every night, they explore how embracing chaos sparks creativity. They sketch the bones of a new project part soundtrack, part visuals, part movement about creation itself. Alon...

The Fiddle and the Flame Podcast brings you into the creative fire of live performance. Hosted by co producer Kate Taylor and co producer, fiddle player/storyteller Shimna Higgins, the show explores the craft of making circus, theatre, and music from the first spark of an idea to the blaze of a live audience. Through honest conversations and behind the scenes stories, Kate and Shimna uncover the m...