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Intruder - Theatre in the Making
In Intruder - Theatre in the Making, Remi Rachuba, actor and writer, talks about his epic 11-year old journey of putting on his bilingual (English-Polish) solo-play, 'Intruder/Intruz'. He is sharing his insight into the development process, artistic inspirations, selecting his collaborators, staying motivated, coping with feedback, playwriting competitions and four and a half rehearsed readings, becoming a producer of his work, securing Arts Council England and Creative Scotland funding, raising 8K from crowdfunding, approaching corporate clients, developing his bilingual audiences and harnessing social media. The podcast's objective is to inspire, motivate, and guide like-minded creatives to be able to follow their dreams, develop their work and make theatre. New episodes every other Thursday morning from 1 October. *BONUS episodes: 20. Filling in an Arts Council Funding Application (Part 1), 21. Filling in an Arts Council Funding Application (Part 2) available on subscription on Apple Podcasts.
Episodes
45 episodes
44. Scottish Tour 25
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about the Scottish Tour of the piece. He reflects on the whole experience, provides insight into performances and tells anecdotes. Facebook, Instagram, X : @intruderplay
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43. Producing a Tour
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:identifying venues for the toursending emails, tour packsdiscussing financial dealstimelinesfunding for the tour e.g. sponsorsSolo-Performance Fes...
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42. Screenplay in the Making - Part 3 - Sending it
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- call with Netflix- contacting Polish film production companies- meeting Richard Gadd- July 2025 update: contacting UK film production companiesFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: ...
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41. Screenplay in the Making - Part 2 - Writing it
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- starting to write the screenplay- screenwriting vs playwriting- screenwriting software- arranging a call with NetflixFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: ...
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40. Screenplay in the Making - Part 1 - Inspiration
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- being inspired by filmmakers- coming up with the idea- submission windows e.g. BBC Pilot, Channel 4 Screenwriting Course- researching screenplays- 'A Bear Named Wojtek'F...
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34:46
39. Onwards!
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- the end of 2023- organising the Scottish tour * contacting venues * tour packs * dates/theatres- 'A Bear Named Wojtek' helping out with the tour- pe...
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38. Questions and answers!
In this episode Remi Rachuba answers the following questions:- Will there be one language version of the play?- Will there be performances of INTRUDER in Kudowa Zdrój?- Are there any planned performances in Poland and Scotland?<...
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37. Pytania i odpowiedzi!
Ten odcinek podcastu jest w języku polskim .W tym odcinku Remi Rachuba odpowiada na pytania:- Czy będzie jednojęzyczna wersja monodramu?- Kiedy INTRUZ będzie pokazany w Kudowie Zdrój?- Czy zaplanowane są pokazy w Polsce i Sz...
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36. Upon Reflection
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- performing in Bedford at the Place Theatre, e.g. the community, that raucous audience- rescheduled performance at Camden People's Theatre., e.g. buddy show- journey of the play so far
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35. VAULT Festival 23
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- VAULT Festival 2023- VAULT Festival Pick of Summerhall Award- Programme/printing errors- Technical rehearsal/performances- Evening Standard recommendationFacebook, Twitt...
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34. Post-Fringe
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- Fringe 22 - reflections- contacting venues after the festival- performances at* POSK *Teatr Druga Strefa*Theatre503 - plans for 2023Facebook, Twitter, ...
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33. Fringe 22: tips, advice, the run ... the whole shebang (Part 2)
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- Fringe 22*approaching press & press releases*promoting your show on social media*doing an extended run*contacting the industryFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intrud...
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32. Fringe 22: tips, advice, the run ... the whole shebang (Part 1)
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- Fringe 22*accommodation*technical run/staff*flyers/leaflets/programmes*FOH/box-office staff- update on what's happening with INTRUDER/INTRUZFacebook, Twitter, Instag...
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31. The Rehearsal Process, The Creative Process
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- the rehearsals: week 1, 2, 3- some of Remi's favourite scenes- transferring a show to the Fringe- update on what's happening with INTRUDER/INTRUZFacebook, Twitter, Instagram...
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30. Preparing for Rehearsals
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- final preparations before rehearsals- rundown of the Fringe run/rehearsal period- hiring a BSL interpreter- memorising Polish and English versions of the play- venues for rehear...
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29. Intruder at Summerhall at Edinburgh Fringe 22
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- what's been happening with the play since October 2021- Edinburgh Festival Fringe- 2 venues: Traverse Theatre and Summerhall- Summerhall zoom- March-June 2022- creating subt...
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28. Covid Disruption
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- starting rehearsals - INTRUDER cancelled due to C-19- creative pandemic- life of INTRUDER during Covid- podcasting
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27. In conversation with Basia Bińkowska (set designer)
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks to Basia Bińkowska, set designer of INTRUDER, about:- Basia's early interests in designing - working in Poland and the United Kingdom- differences between working before/during the pandemic...
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26. Crowdfunding: Close Up (Part 2) [BONUS]
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about his crowdfunding campaign for INTRUDER and focuses on the preparation and the actual campaign.In the preparation part he discusses:- communicating with backers- preparing the website/vide...
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25. Crowdfunding: Close Up (Part 1) [BONUS]
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about his crowdfunding campaign for INTRUDER and shares some practical insights into the following:- Why a crowdfunder?- Which platform?- How much to ask for?- When to do it?- How long ...
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24. A Swift Resubmission
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- Arts Council England application coming back unsuccessful- useful tips while resubmitting- crowdfunding- Ed Littlewood joining the team as a co-producer- different ways of appro...
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23. In conversation with Charles Webber (sound designer)
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks to Charles Webber, sound designer of INTRUDER, about:- Charles's interest in the theatre and music- how Remi and Charles were introduced- Charles's creative process and influences behind his mu...
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22. Protecting your Work
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- episodes #20 & #21 available on subscription on Apple Podcasts - working on the funding application over the summer holidays- meeting with a relationship manager - meeting with ...
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29:47
21. Filling in an Arts Council England Funding Application (Part 2) [BONUS]
In this episode Remi Rachuba breaks down the rest of the Arts Council England funding application criteria:- Public engagement e.g. reaching audiences, marketing activities, collaborations, beneficiaries, - Finance e.g. income,...
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20. Filling in an Arts Council England Funding Application (Part 1) [BONUS]
In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- a helping hand aka a helpful email- making an appointment with a relationship manager- getting started on an ACE funding application:*strategy*guidelines*useful tips before ...
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