The Fiddle & The Flame

Shimna Higgins & Kate Taylor
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The Fiddle and the Flame Podcast Where music, storytelling, and spectacle meet. Hosted by Kate Taylor and Shimna Higgins, The Fiddle and the Flame sparks conversations from the heart of contemporary circus, theatre, and live performance. Each episode dives into the craft of making shows. From the flicker of an idea to the fire of a live audience, through candid chats, backstage stories, and the voices of artists who shape the stage. Whether you’re a maker, performer, or curious listener, this podcast invites you into the creative fire: the highs, the hurdles, and the magic of bringing bold work to life. www.thefiddleandtheflame.com

Episodes

  1. Building Spaceships & Better Teams: Behind the Scenes of Immersive Art

    11/06/2025

    Building Spaceships & Better Teams: Behind the Scenes of Immersive Art

    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 of positive leadership, and why good producers should always come to load-ins. Plus, they share stories from the trenches — building immersive worlds, managing crew morale, finding joy in downtime, and remembering why we all started in the arts in the first place.

    31 min
  2. Catch up & Cues: Building in the Chaos

    09/21/2025

    Catch up & Cues: Building in the Chaos

    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. Along the way, they reflect on freelancing freedom, finding the right environment, and the serendipity of global connections that keep popping up. Highlights: Croissants, puns, and Manchester catch-upsBelfast TradFest + surprise guest-list perksViral German organ concert inspirationInside the chaos of immersive art buildsCircus as a model for flexible storytellingThe call to build a community of collaborators💡 Want to collaborate? Send us a short video/voice note with who you are, what you do, and why you want to create.

    28 min
  3. Circus, Theatre & Chaos: Welcome to The Fiddle and the Flame

    08/16/2025

    Circus, Theatre & Chaos: Welcome to The Fiddle and the Flame

    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 magic, challenges, and triumphs of bringing bold work to life. Whether you’re a performer, producer, or curious listener, this podcast is your backstage pass to the world where music, storytelling, and spectacle collide. If you want be part of the project or sign up for exclusive content check out our website here; www.thefiddleandtheflame.com

    20 min
  • 3 Episodes

About

The Fiddle and the Flame Podcast Where music, storytelling, and spectacle meet. Hosted by Kate Taylor and Shimna Higgins, The Fiddle and the Flame sparks conversations from the heart of contemporary circus, theatre, and live performance. Each episode dives into the craft of making shows. From the flicker of an idea to the fire of a live audience, through candid chats, backstage stories, and the voices of artists who shape the stage. Whether you’re a maker, performer, or curious listener, this podcast invites you into the creative fire: the highs, the hurdles, and the magic of bringing bold work to life. www.thefiddleandtheflame.com

Information

  • Creator
    Shimna Higgins & Kate Taylor
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © KTaylor & SHiggins
  • Show Website
    The Fiddle & The Flame