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12months 12storiesThe Big HouseInspired by Victorian Christmas ghost stories, and A Christmas Carol, 12months 12stories is excited to bring you this holiday season, The Big House. Written by Rebecca Palmer, Performed and Sound Designed by Deborah Wastell. The Big House is a story about a particular journey home one Christmas eve, but also the journey they'll take in to the past, and the lives that came before them. Special thanks to, Jonathan Cobb, Charlotte Clark, Rosie James, Miriam Babooram, Andrew Hobday, and Patrick Lynch. Please note this story has themes of death, and death by burning. Rec...2023-12-2108 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 24thListen to Olivia Meikle's full length episode here 2022-12-2402 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 23rdListen to Vicki Pipe's Full Length Episode Here 2022-12-2300 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 22ndListen to Kenny Wastell's full length episode here.2022-12-2200 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 21stListen to Stephanie Shields' Full Length Episode Here 2022-12-2100 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 20thListen to Rosie James' full length episode here.2022-12-2000 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 19thListen to Rebecca Windsor's full length episode here. 2022-12-1901 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 18thListen to Heather Coombs' Full Length Episode Here 2022-12-1800 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 17th2022-12-1701 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 16thListen to Jennifer Evans' full length episode here.2022-12-1600 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 15thListen to Lynne Payne's full episode here. 2022-12-1500 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 14thListen to Aaron Paterson's full length episode here.2022-12-1400 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 13thListen to Claire Merrick's full length episode here.2022-12-1301 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 12thListen to Miriam Babooram's full length episode here! 2022-12-1200 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 11thListen to Kate Calder's full length episode here! 2022-12-1101 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 10thListen to Hannah Smith's full length episode here. 2022-12-1000 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 9thListen to Naomi Cooper-Davis' full length episode here. 2022-12-0900 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 8thListen to Annie Fox's full episode here. 2022-12-0800 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 7thListen to Nick Bailey's full length episode here! 2022-12-0700 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 6thListen to Sarah Wanendeya's full episode here.2022-12-0601 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 5thListen to Amanda Ross' full episode here!2022-12-0500 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 4thListen to Anola Chase's full length episode here!2022-12-0401 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 3rdListen to Avril Poole's full length episode here! 2022-12-0300 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 2ndListen to Colleen's full length episode here.2022-12-0200 min
Dinner Party DamesAdvent Calendar - December 1stHear Rebecca Windsor's full length episode here!2022-12-0100 min
Dinner Party DamesDinner with Olivia MeikleWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by academic, author, and podcaster, Olivia Meikle. Together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Olivia food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Olivia herself, of course - Olivia teaches Women's Studies and English at the University of Denver and Naropa University, she is co-author of The Book of Sisters, and co-host of the excellent “WhatsHerName" Podcast. Find Olivia and WhatsHerName on Twitter.Agatha ChristieFrances PerkinsParticular mention of "The Woman Behin...2022-11-2952 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Vicki PipeWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by author, improviser, and museum manager, Vicki Pipe. Together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Vicki food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Vicki herself, of course - Vicki is an author, improviser, and manager of the Bow St Police Museum.You can find details of Lady Prov's upcoming gigs at Hoopla, including the first one of 2023 on 12th January, from their Twitter and Instagram accounts.And all of Vicki's books about the Railways are av...2022-11-2244 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Kenny WastellWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by he brother; journalist and ex-musician, Kenny Wastell. Together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Kenny food for thought. Round the table, you will find, Kenny himself, of course;Monica SelesGwen StefaniParticular mention of "Just a Girl"Carole CadwalladrJacinda ArdernMrs BrookPussy RiotRoz DoyleAmy WinehouseKate Sheppard2022-11-1540 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Stephanie ShieldsWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by civil servant, author and poet Stephanie Shields. Together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Stephanie food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Stephanie herself, of course, You can find her on Twitter and Instagram, where there are links to her children's book, "The Star Princess and The Kitchen Witch" and her book of poetry, "One Hundred Breaths".Joan CollinsClaudia WinklemanJoanne HarrisCaroline HironsParticular mention of the Beauty Ba...2022-11-0843 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Rosie JamesWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by music plugger, radio DJ, and comedian Rosie James. Together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Rosie food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Rosie's herself, of course, have a listen to her radio show, "Rosie & John"or go along to one of the gigs she has coming up:Weds 2nd Nov - "Cool-Aid" @ Caroline Of Brunswick, BrightonThurs 3rd Nov - "The Branding Needs Work" @ The Caxton Arms, BrightonTue 15th Nov - "Ed...2022-11-0147 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Charlotte IveWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by Director and Writer, Charlotte Ive. Together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Charley food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Charlotte herself, of course - Charley is a Director, Writer, and all round creative powerhouse. You can find a couple of examples of her talents at 12Months 12Stories:Meanwhile The World Goes On, which she wrote, directed and did the sound design on, and Lineage, which she directed and did the sound design on. A...2022-10-2539 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Heather CoombsWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by actor, Heather Coombs. Together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Heather food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Heather herself, of course - Heather is an actor. She also produces, directs and writes. You will have seen her onscreen in a multitude of shows from James Graham’s Brexit An Uncivil War to Adam Kay’s This is Going to Hurt. You can find more of it listed on her IMDB Profile and her Spotlight Page.2022-10-1845 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Blair McAlpineWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by actor, director, and podcaster, Blair McAlpine. Together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Blair food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Blair herself, of course - Blair is an actor, director, and host of “The Blair Bitch Podcast”. Find Blair on Twitter and InstagramThe Spice Girls Particular mention of Victoria Beckham Edith May BallQueen Latifah Karen O Blair’s Godmother (no link - per...2022-10-1144 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Jennifer EvansWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by artist and interior designer, Jennifer Evans. Together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Jennifer food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Jennifer herself;Sally Gunnell;Christiane Amanpour;Miranda July;Gina Miller;Freya Gabie;Guerrilla Girls;Joan Harris;Barbara Demick;Mary Seacole.2022-06-1441 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Lynne PayneWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by Lynne Payne.Lynne is the Director of ROTTEN PARK ROAD PRODUCTIONS and ROTTEN PARK ROAD MANAGEMENT. She is a creative producer, actor and agent.She is the producer of HAPPY LITTLE BUNNIES and HOW NOT TO WORK AND CLAIM BENEFITS.Round the table today you will find:Lynne herself;Alanis Morissette;Thelma Schoonmaker;Alexa Canady;Dolly Parton;Patsy Stone;Denise RichardsWith a focus on Tammy and the T-Rex...2022-06-0743 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Aaron PatersonWelcome! This week Deborah is joined by Aaron Paterson.Having previously worked as a director, Aaron is as a supporter of art, culture and heritage for all. He is family and community programmer for Westminster Abbey, one half of acapmedia (film makers for cultural organisations), a trustee of SouthWestFest - a community arts & health festival, and an avid TV watcher.Round the table this week, you will find:Aaron, himself. CherSpecial mention of Cher's One Woman West Side Story...Aaron's lovely Mum (no link)...2022-05-3145 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Claire MerrickWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by actor, writer and producer, Claire Merrick. Together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Claire food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Claire herself, obviously - Claire is an actor, writer, producer and collaborator. She is co-founder of the Who We Are Collective, whose work spans across multiple art forms. They are currently in the R&D stage of two new pieces for theatre: "The Table" and "The Tower"Gloria GaynorSue Townsend2022-05-2444 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Miriam BabooramWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by Actor, Writer and Voice Over artist, Miriam Babooram. Together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Miriam food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Miriam herself, of course - you can find the various ways to connect with her through LinkTreeIn July she will be performing in Tick Box Other at Theatre 503 - I'll update the link when there is more info online.Dr. Miriam StoppardCorrie ten Boom2022-05-1738 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Kate CalderWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by Author and Food Writer, Kate Calder. Together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Kate food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Kate herself, of course - Kate is a Food Writer, Author, and Food Stylist and you can find her work in her fabulous book, Three Ingredient Cocktails.Cyndi LauperCourtney LoveRuby TandohMichelle WolfParticular Mention to the 2018 White House Correspondents' DinnerMary...2022-05-1042 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Hannah SmithWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by actor, director, and storyteller, Hannah Smith. Together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Hannah food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Hannah herself, of course - Hannah is an actor, director, and storyteller, and has previously been named World Book Day's Storytelling SuperstarIn the next few weeks you’ll be able to find her reading a sonnet for Sonnets V Dementia Laura Ingalls Wilder Particular focus on Little House in the...2022-05-0344 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Naomi Cooper-DavisWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by actor and community organiser, Naomi Cooper-Davis and together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Naomi food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Naomi herself, obviously, Naomi is an Actor and Community Organiser who works to support local community organisations in Margate.You can find her on Instagram People Dem Collective have a big gig coming up: “People Dem Collective presents De La Soul and Sugar Hill Gang” Maya Angelou Tina Tur...2022-04-2647 minDinner Party DamesBack Next Week!2022-04-1900 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Annie FoxWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by playwright Annie Fox, and together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Annie food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Annie herself.Annie is an American-born, London-based playwright, who previously worked as an actor and teacher. Annie Fox's debut play WOMAN CAUGHT UNAWARE, was a Heretic Voices winner. The Space in London has commissioned several plays from her, including PROGRESS, which was part of TwoFest. Her short and festival length plays have been produced widely, an...2022-03-0845 min
Dinner Party DamesCorrection to Episode 7Ooops!2022-03-0100 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Nick BaileyWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by Nick Bailey, and together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Nick food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Nick himselfLise MeitnerJudit PolgárAnn McBride (real life connection, so no link);Ruth DavidsonMaude, from Harold and MaudeElinor Ostrom(With a specific focus on Common Pool Resources)Amber Ruffin2022-03-0142 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Sarah WanendeyaWelcome! Today Deborah is joined by actor, theatre maker and independent celebrant Sarah Wanendeya, and together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Sarah food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Sarah herself.Sarah is an actor/theatre maker who has written and created her own work with a particular focus on the experiences and perception of mid-life women in society. She is also an Independent Celebrant, writing, creating and officiating ceremonies for weddings, funerals and any other event or rite of pas...2022-02-2143 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Amanda RossWelcome! Today Deborah Wastell is joined by Amanda Ross, and together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Amanda food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Amanda herself.Kylie Minogue Michaela Coel (With particular focus on “I May Destroy You”) Hannah Jane Parkinson (With particular focus on "The Joy of Small Things") Marina Hyde Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Olivia Clark (Real Life Connection, therefore no link)Priti Patel ...2022-02-1540 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Anola ChaseWelcome! Today Deborah Wastell is joined by actress, writer and podcaster Anola Chase, and together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Anola food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Anola herself.You can find 'Kiki in The Cronx' here. New podcast will be added when available. Madonna With particular focus on: “In Bed with Madonna” Issa Rae With particular focus on: “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” and "Insecure" Rihanna Mentions of...2022-02-0848 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Avril PooleWelcome! Today Deborah Wastell is joined by actor, improviser, writer and teacher Avril Poole, and together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Avril food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Avril Poole herself.As well as being with the long running group LadyProv, Avril created the improv groups, Moments In Time and Blend Off, which combines her passions for improv and whisky. She is also part of The Improvised Play, directed by Stephen Davidson, and runs improv workshops, both independently an...2022-02-0138 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Colleen PrendergastWelcome! Today Deborah Wastell is joined by actor, director, voice artist and writer Colleen Prendergast, and together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Colleen food for thought. Round the table, you will find:Colleen Prendergast herself. Just type her name into your audio book provider’s search engine, you will get hundreds of her brilliant narrated audiobooks. And her is a little snippet of her award winning Peter Rabbit. Sally Wainwright(Honourable mentions here: Kay Mellor, Charlotte Bronte, Emily Bronte, Anne B...2022-01-2542 minDinner Party DamesDinner with Rebecca WindsorWelcome! Today Deborah Wastell is joined by writer and photographer Rebecca Windsor, and together they host a sumptuous soirée where the guest list is packed with women who have given Rebecca food for thought.Round the table, you will find:Rebecca Windsor herself. You can discover her photography here. And 12months 12stories here.Joyce Grenfell(Honourable mentions in this section: Emma Chambers/Vicar of Dibley, Prunella Scales and Connie Booth/Fawlty Towers, Victoria Wood/Dinner Ladies, and Penelope Keith/The Good Life)Kathy Burke (Particular me...2022-01-1841 minDinner Party DamesTrailerThis is Dinner Party Dames, hosted by actor and writer Deborah Wastell. Every week Deborah is joined by an interesting guest, with whom she co-hosts an imaginary dinner party where the guest list is made up of women who have given them food for thought.2022-01-1101 min
12months 12storiesShadow be LightPerformed by Deborah Wastell and written by Rebecca Palmer, Shadow be Light is the story of a woman thrown into darkness by her community, and the consequences of those actions. A horror story of their own making. This Halloween join us for a dark and unthinkable tale! They called her a witch, she wasn't a witch, but what she became however... was much, much worse. Recommended 16+2021-10-2509 min