Building on my earlier discussion of authenticity through The Princess and the Pea , I now turn to Aesop’s fable The Apes and the Travellers . This narrative, grounded in the enduring voice of nature, illustrates the fragility of appearances when tested by changing circumstances. Aesop’s ancient wisdom underscores the distinction between performance and essence, inviting us to question how authenticity emerges—or collapses—under scrutiny. meditation background music: cigaro30-meditationtrack-mor...
Aug 19, 2025•11 min
In this episode I narrate ‘The Princess and the Pea’ by Hans Christian Andersen. I reflect on what it means to be authentic and offer a meditation based on the fairy tale. (Music by Erokia Ambient-Wave-73) Follow me on instagram@robertagottiactress Website www.robertagotti.com Angel readings www.themodernpsychics.com
Apr 15, 2025•12 min
Halloween Special ‘Meditation with an owl’ watch my videos on tick tock@themodernpsychics7 Book a reading www.themodernpsychics.com Music: free sound/skynemeditationsound https://www.robertagotti.com https://www.instagram.com/robertagottiactress
Oct 31, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Hans Christian Andersen ‘The Ugly Duckling’ a fairy tale on self acceptance and embracing our unique beauty and gifts. Narrated by Roberta Gotti text Hans Christian Andersen Sound Owdeo-remix1b-icebox-black swan-freesound Timbre-Stargazer-freesound Check out my films Instagram @robertagottiactress links in bio Some research material from O. Tearle analysis on Andersen fairy tales https://www.instagram.com/robertagottiactress
Aug 02, 2024•27 min
The second and final part of ‘Thoughts on Macbeth’ tells the story of Macbeth by William Shakespeare with Actress notes, ideas and processes. Includes monologues from Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Hecate and Lady MacDuff. Monologues: ‘If it were done…’ Macbeth, Act 1 scene 7 ‘Partner of greatness…’ Lady Macbeth Act 1 scene 5 ‘Have given suck…’ Lady Macbeth, Act 1 scene 7 ‘Sleep no more…’ Macbeth, Act 2 scene 2 ‘To be thus is nothing…’ Macbeth, Act 3 scene 1 ‘Nought’s had…’ Lady Macbeth, Act 3 Scene 2 ‘...
Feb 18, 2024•20 min
Thoughts on Shakespeare Macbeth Part 1: Actress notes, ideas and thoughts sparked by working on the play. Music by Erokia Voices Witch 1 Natasha Anne Kelleher, Witch 2 Lily Rose, Witch 3, Lady Macbeth, Banquo Roberta Gotti. Watch the art film on Instagram@robertagottiactress
Oct 29, 2023•12 min•Ep. 1
A few notes on Ibsen Ghosts
Jul 25, 2023•3 min
The Snow Queen fairy tale by Christian Andersen is a tale in 7 stories. These can be viewed as 7 steps to find our capacity to love. The seven steps explained plus some personal thoughts.
May 04, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 8
The seventh story in the Snow Queen fairy tale. Gerda and Kai are reunited plus some thoughts.
Apr 10, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We are nearly at the end of Gerda’s journey to the Snow Queen’s Palace. She meets a Lapp woman and a Finn woman who give her words of advice and courage. Plus some notes on voice and my recent performance at the Cockpit Theatre in London
Feb 08, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This is the 5th story in Gerda’s journey to the Snow Queen’s palace. It tells of her encounter with a little robber girl who is full of surprises. I also talk about my new play (work in progress) ‘Salamander’.
Dec 16, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode I narrate the 4th story in the Snow Queen fairy tale about a prince, princess and two crows. I also talk about the crow and some of the meanings attributed to this totem animal.
Oct 26, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this Episode I talk about the myth of Arethusa, I also reflect on relationships and the fawning response plus I tell of a personal experience of everyday metamorphosis.
Sep 26, 2022•9 min•Season 6Ep. 5
In this episode I narrate the third story in the Snow Queen fairy tale journey plus my thoughts on the 1948 film ‘The red Shoes’, I read a poem by Daisaku Ikeda from flowers of hope and a channeled meditation : travelling with the presence.
Aug 10, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 3
The Snow Queen fairy tale is divided in 7 stories. This is the second story and is called ‘A little boy and a little girl’ in this podcast I talk about some of the images that stood out to me. I am an actress with a background in fine art find more samples of my work on www.robertagottiactress.com, you tube and Instagram @robertagottiactress links in bio
Jul 04, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The snow queen fairy tale by Christian Andersen can be viewed as a metaphor for a quest to find inner love. In this episode I narrate the first part of the tale which deals with a mirror and it’s fragments. www.Roberta Gotti.com Instagram robertagottiactress
Apr 26, 2022•3 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This is the final episode of this series. It includes a comedy/drama piece I’ve written called ‘Blue Eyes Blues and Lies’ and a fairy tale ‘The Three Lovers’ (New Mexico) included in the book of fairy tales by Angela Carter.
Jan 24, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode I narrate Russian tale Vasilisa the Beautiful and Thomas Malory’s The marriage of Sir Gawain and Lady Rangel. The first tale a metaphor for female liberation and the power of nature. The latter a tale of female sovereignty. Also I interview writer and film maker Tony Hickson I collaborated with Tony on many projects our website www.savage amusement.Wordpress.com The episode is dedicated on creating and embracing change Free music credits thanks to Davejf, Paul Sutyrin, Erokia
Jun 12, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In Episode 3 of my podcast I will be talking about the value of looking within, being curious about ourselves and getting in touch with our intuition. Exploring the work of artist Pamela Colman Smith who illustrated the Rider Waite Tarot deck and supported the Suffragettes. Two fairytales ‘Skeleton Woman’ and ‘Fitchers Bird’ a Bluebeard variation. Also my poem inspired by the Lovers tarot and my meditation journey written in response to the symbolism of the Star tarot card.
Dec 09, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode I will be introducing the character of Jane in my play Jane Sadeian and the orphan archetype according to Jung. A reading of the old folk tale the Maiden without hands by brothers Grimm as the heroine goes on a journey from disempowerment to empowerment. Plus a reading from Justine the misfortune of virtue: Octavie encounters four libertines.
Jun 28, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Introducing my play Jane Sadeian and my work, De Sade’ s world and Angela Carter. Episode 1 includes a reading from Justine the misfortunes of virtue by De Sade.
May 14, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Actress Tigger Blaize best and worst professional moments
Nov 06, 2019•3 min•Season 1Ep. 2
FEU hall of fame
Nov 06, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 1
