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Buddha of Suburbia at the RSC Stratford is now up and running and truly delighting audiences. We recorded this just before the first-ever dress rehearsal - so as Emma Rice talks to the creative team about the process you can hear hoovers, resets, and a fight call.  It's going on in this crazy half hour. 
You'll hear all about the process of bringing Hanif Kureishi's iconic novel to the stage from
Rachana Jadhav - Set Designer
Vicki Mortimer - Costume Designer
Helen Johnson - Associate Costume Designer
Jai Morjaria - Lighting Designer
Etta Murfit - Choreographer & Intimacy Co-ordinator
Surenne Somchit - Deputy Stage Manager
Simon Baker - Sound Designer
Steve Tanner - Production Photographer
We've also some music from Niraj Chag
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On the eve of the final rehearsal room for Buddha Of Suburbia Emma takes the company on a trip to see our other production - Blue Beard.  This one was recorded entirely on the coach journey from Stratford Upon Avon to Birmingham.  The ultimate school trip!  

We're back in rehearsals with Emma's new production - The Buddha of Suburbia - adapted from (and with) the book by Hanif Kureishi.  This time we're at the RSC in Stratford Upon Avon.   In this episode, Emma talks about the acting company and the process of cutting work early.  We've also got some sneak peeks at the music by Niraj Chag.  

We recorded this on Sunday afternoon after a week of final previews, a press night and a load out. The show is now in several trailers heading to Home Manchester. 
In today's episode, Emma reveals that she had a speech planned... and we get to hear it.
 
(This is the full edit. We managed to cut a whole section of material in the edit). 
 
 
 

It's the final week in the rehearsal room for Blue Beard!   Our own rehearsal space - TLC - is a little flooded at the moment, so we started the week by moving down the road to The Silk Mill. Despite the challenges, the show is on course for technical rehearsals at Bath Theatre Royal next week. This week, Emma (Rice) talks with the music team of Stu Barker, Ian Ross and Stephanie Hockley about making the show - with some exclusive audio clips from rehearsals and our new recording, Three Little Rings.   WARNING - Contains some explicit language

This week Emma (Rice) talks through the first few weeks of rehearsal for her new production - Blue Beard. 
She talks about the plot (it's not about Pirates!). She also talks about the rehearsal process and why making this show is so important to her. 
The countdown to preview one is on.
WARNING - Contains some explicit language