# 025: 'Kate Flatt OBE: Choreographing Stories from Les Mis to Opera, Theatre & Dance'

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Published: 2025-09-24T07:59:50+00:00
Episode link: https://www.shapesinmotion.com/episodes/025/kate-flatt-obe-choreographing-stories-from-les-mis-to-opera-theatre-dance
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Duration seconds: 2739

## Resource

In this episode of the Shapes in Motion Podcast, Stephen speaks with renowned choreographer and movement director Kate Flatt OBE. Kate reflects on her extraordinary career spanning opera, theatre, musicals, and dance, including her work on the original Les Misérables in the West End. She shares stories of her training, international experiences, and the teachers who shaped her. Kate also offers insights into working with actors and singers, the role of a movement director, and the importance of curiosity, collaboration, and community in creative practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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