Join hosts Nadia Ayliffe-Robinson and Laura Purcell in an inspiring episode of the Creative Rumble podcast as they dive into the creative journey of theatre maker, director, producer, and educator Julie Waddington. In this episode, Julie shares her work and career highlights empowering children, young people, women, and diverse communities through creative engagement and storytelling.

Julie offers insights into her creative process, emphasising the importance of playful experimentation and the slow burn approach in her projects including the creation of the highly successful multi-outcome arts project, ‘The Motherload.' She also offers profound advice on finding and nurturing one's creative spark and balancing artistic practice with life's responsibilities.

00:00 Welcome to the Creative Rumble Podcast

01:33 Introducing Julie Waddington

03:37 Julie's Creative Journey

05:34 Early Theatre Experiences

12:57 Mentorship and Training

16:21 Directing

19:14 Physical Theatre and Memorable Performances

19:52 Intense Training in Viewpoints and Physical Ensemble

21:11 Creating Presence Through Physicality

23:16 Exploring Emotional and Physical Safety in Acting

24:41 The Slow Burn of Creative Projects

26:29 The Journey of 'The Motherload'

31:48 Embracing Creative Experimentation

33:57 Sustaining Creativity in Everyday Life

36:58 Encouraging Personal Creative Practices

39:14 Continuum: Meditative and Grounding Classes

40:27 Conclusion and Farewell

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