Episodes

  • #12 25 June 2021
    Jul 11 2021
    It's been a little while but we are back and we get philosophical with an extended game of 'Would You Rather?'. Questions get asked and then we see where the conversation takes us. Unsurprising spolier... it gets wierd. If you are a young person and would like to speak to someone about your feelings you can get free counselling support at https://www.kooth.com/ (kooth.com). === 'The Realist’ is a project conceived to explore bridging the distance between us during lockdown through audio. Each week during our sessions (held via Zoom) we revisit work from previous projects and create new work exploring themes close to our hearts. You can listen live on the internet, weekly at 18:00 on Fridays at https://www.internet-radio.com/station/wctradio (www.internet-radio.com/station/wctradio) and join in the conversation using #therealistwct on Twitter and Insta. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wcomtheatre?lang=en (@WComTheatre) and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/waterloocommunitytheatre/ (@WaterlooCommunityTheatre). Find out more at https://www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk/ (www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk) and support us https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/theatre-making-in-the-new-and-unknown (here).
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    24 mins
  • #11 14 May 2021
    May 21 2021
    In this episode we skip the episode and go straight to the adverts. Need a new you? This is the episode with ads for life changing products that will blow you away! The Big Conversation is about Materialism. This week's The Realist was recorded IN PERSON again as our sessions have returned IRL and so is a little bit echoey. If you are a young person and would like to speak to someone about your feelings you can get free counselling support at https://www.kooth.com/ (kooth.com). === 'The Realist’ is a project conceived to explore bridging the distance between us during lockdown through audio. Each week during our sessions (held via Zoom) we revisit work from previous projects and create new work exploring themes close to our hearts. You can listen live on the internet, weekly at 18:00 on Fridays at https://www.internet-radio.com/station/wctradio (www.internet-radio.com/station/wctradio) and join in the conversation using #therealistwct on Twitter and Insta. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wcomtheatre?lang=en (@WComTheatre) and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/waterloocommunitytheatre/ (@WaterlooCommunityTheatre). Find out more at https://www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk/ (www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk) and support us https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/theatre-making-in-the-new-and-unknown (here).
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    16 mins
  • #10 7 May 2021
    May 10 2021
    In this episode we dig into popular culture and get into character with an episode of 'Antonia's Antics', an imagined interview with an anime hero, the perils of tiktok cancel culture and we thumb through the meme-tionary with Wendy Williams biggest fan. The Big Conversation is about what 'the kids' are into these days. This week's The Realist was recorded IN PERSON again as our sessions have returned IRL and so is a little bit echoey. If you are a young person and would like to speak to someone about your feelings you can get free counselling support at https://www.kooth.com/ (kooth.com). === 'The Realist’ is a project conceived to explore bridging the distance between us during lockdown through audio. Each week during our sessions (held via Zoom) we revisit work from previous projects and create new work exploring themes close to our hearts. You can listen live on the internet, weekly at 18:00 on Fridays at https://www.internet-radio.com/station/wctradio (www.internet-radio.com/station/wctradio) and join in the conversation using #therealistwct on Twitter and Insta. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wcomtheatre?lang=en (@WComTheatre) and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/waterloocommunitytheatre/ (@WaterlooCommunityTheatre). Find out more at https://www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk/ (www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk) and support us https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/theatre-making-in-the-new-and-unknown (here).
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    21 mins
  • #9 30 April 2021
    May 4 2021
    In this episode we spend the entire time in the Big (and we mean BIG) Conversation where the group discuss whether or not we have a moral obligation to help someone in distress, and if we should have a legal obligation. This week's conversation was inspired by https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-56864863 (this tragic story) that took place just down the road from us. We welcome Callie and Rahel on to the Realist, and close out with Rachel's reflections. This week's The Realist was recorded IN PERSON again as our sessions have returned IRL and so is a little bit echoey. If you are a young person and would like to speak to someone about your feelings you can get free counselling support at https://www.kooth.com/ (kooth.com). === 'The Realist’ is a project conceived to explore bridging the distance between us during lockdown through audio. Each week during our sessions (held via Zoom) we revisit work from previous projects and create new work exploring themes close to our hearts. You can listen live on the internet, weekly at 18:00 on Fridays at https://www.internet-radio.com/station/wctradio (www.internet-radio.com/station/wctradio) and join in the conversation using #therealistwct on Twitter and Insta. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wcomtheatre?lang=en (@WComTheatre) and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/waterloocommunitytheatre/ (@WaterlooCommunityTheatre). Find out more at https://www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk/ (www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk) and support us https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/theatre-making-in-the-new-and-unknown (here).
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    24 mins
  • #8 9th April 2021
    Apr 13 2021
    In this episode The Skinny Journal returns, Question Time sees Mark answer questions from former member Molly and the Realist visit the Tuesday group to offer their advice,  This week's big conversation is about Transitions.  We close out with Rachel's reflections. This week's The Realist was recorded IN PERSON!!! as our sessions have returned IRL. If you are a young person and would like to speak to someone about your feelings you can get free counselling support at https://www.kooth.com/ (kooth.com). === 'The Realist’ is a project conceived to explore bridging the distance between us during lockdown through audio. Each week during our sessions (held via Zoom) we revisit work from previous projects and create new work exploring themes close to our hearts. You can listen live on the internet, weekly at 18:00 on Fridays at https://www.internet-radio.com/station/wctradio (www.internet-radio.com/station/wctradio) and join in the conversation using #therealistwct on Twitter and Insta. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wcomtheatre?lang=en (@WComTheatre) and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/waterloocommunitytheatre/ (@WaterlooCommunityTheatre). Find out more at https://www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk/ (www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk) and support us https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/theatre-making-in-the-new-and-unknown (here).
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    37 mins
  • #7 26 March 2021
    Mar 27 2021
    In this episode Rachel and Mark face off once more in 'Question Time', Muhammad performs a 'moan-alogue', and we have a new dialogue from Thaisa and Selena.  This week's big conversation is about OUTRAGE!!! If you are a young person and would like to speak to someone about your feelings you can get free counselling support at https://www.kooth.com/ (kooth.com). === 'The Realist’ is a project conceived to explore bridging the distance between us during lockdown through audio. Each week during our sessions (held via Zoom) we revisit work from previous projects and create new work exploring themes close to our hearts. You can listen live on the internet, weekly at 18:00 on Fridays at https://www.internet-radio.com/station/wctradio (www.internet-radio.com/station/wctradio) and join in the conversation using #therealistwct on Twitter and Insta. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wcomtheatre?lang=en (@WComTheatre) and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/waterloocommunitytheatre/ (@WaterlooCommunityTheatre). Find out more at https://www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk/ (www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk) and support us https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/theatre-making-in-the-new-and-unknown (here).
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    24 mins
  • #6 19 March 2021
    Mar 20 2021
    In this episode Thaisa and Shay interrogate each other, Muhammad recaps the Grammys, we have a new dialogue from Thaisa and Selena, a new poem 'A Seat at The Table' from Hamidha and Rachel reflects on the episode.  This week's big conversation is about what it is like to be a woman today. Roddy also shares some resources if anyone would like support in respect to sexual harassment. No woman should ever be objectified, dehumanised or be made to feel they are worth less because of their gender.  Please know that if you have been subject to harassment or sexual assault you have done nothing wrong and it is not your fault. Try to speak to a trusted adult or get help from: childline.org.uk victimsupport.org.uk If you want to know more about consent visit brook.org.uk or watch 'the cup of tea' consent https://www.youtube.com/embed/pZwvrxVavnQ (video on YouTube).  There are lots of handy tips for anyone to stay safe when out an about from https://www.suzylamplugh.org/personal-safety-out-and-about (the Suzy Lamplugh Trust). If you are a young person and would like to speak to someone about your feelings you can get free counselling support at https://www.kooth.com/ (kooth.com). === 'The Realist’ is a project conceived to explore bridging the distance between us during lockdown through audio. Each week during our sessions (held via Zoom) we revisit work from previous projects and create new work exploring themes close to our hearts. You can listen live on the internet, weekly at 18:00 on Fridays at https://www.internet-radio.com/station/wctradio (www.internet-radio.com/station/wctradio) and join in the conversation using #therealistwct on Twitter and Insta. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wcomtheatre?lang=en (@WComTheatre) and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/waterloocommunitytheatre/ (@WaterlooCommunityTheatre). Find out more at https://www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk/ (www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk) and support us https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/theatre-making-in-the-new-and-unknown (here).
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    25 mins
  • #5 12 March 2021
    Mar 13 2021
    In this episode Selena grills Anna who keeps some secrets unspoken, Thaisa and Selena get more real, and we revisit The Skinny Journey, with a near-tragic outcome.  This week's big conversation is about that Meghan and Harry interview. === 'The Realist’ is a project conceived to explore bridging the distance between us during lockdown through audio. Each week during our sessions (held via Zoom) we revisit work from previous projects and create new work exploring themes close to our hearts. You can listen live on the internet, weekly at 18:00 on Fridays at www.internet-radio.com/station/wctradio and join in the conversation using #therealistwct on Twitter and Insta. [You can listen to more episodes of the 'Let's Be Real' https://open.spotify.com/show/4nhZh6va9UU2piZCoGcRGA?si=5AXbpd0SQ8KyuChc-s9hJw (here.)] If you are a young person and would like to speak to someone about your feelings you can get free counselling support at https://www.kooth.com/ (kooth.com). Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wcomtheatre?lang=en (@WComTheatre) and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/waterloocommunitytheatre/ (@WaterlooCommunityTheatre). Find out more at https://www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk/ (www.waterloocommunitytheatre.co.uk) and support us https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/theatre-making-in-the-new-and-unknown (here).
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    22 mins