Intruder - Theatre in the Making

Send a textIn 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

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:identifying venues for the toursending emails, tour packsdiscussing financial dealstimelinesfunding for the tour e.g. sponsorsSolo-Performance Festival (Festiwal Monospektakli) in VilniusAdam Mickiewicz Institute fundingFacebook, Instagram, X : @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- starting to write the screenplay- screenwriting vs playwriting- screenwriting software- arranging a call with NetflixFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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'Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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- performing in Lithuania in NovemberFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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?- What's next with the play?+BONUSFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textTen 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 Szkocji?- Co dalej ze sztuką?+ BONUSFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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- 2 things he never saw coming- what's next for the playFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- VAULT Festival 2023- VAULT Festival Pick of Summerhall Award- Programme/printing errors- Technical rehearsal/performances- Evening Standard recommendationFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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 rehearsals- Intruder/Intruz in London & Warsaw in November 22Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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 subtitles for youtube/social media trailers- schedule of performances at Fringe 22Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- starting rehearsals - INTRUDER cancelled due to C-19- creative pandemic- life of INTRUDER during Covid- podcastingwww.patreon.com/remirachubaFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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- tips for aspiring set designerswwww.basiabinkowska.com - TW, IG @basiabinkowskaFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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/videos- selecting perks- the week before the campaign- going liveIn the actual campaign part he discusses:- Day 1- social media posts- behaviour of donors including bilingual speakers- lull periods- donation strategiesCrowdfunding website - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/intruder-intruz#/Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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 should it last?Crowdfunding website - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/intruder-intruz#/Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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 approaching businesses with sponsorship deals- GETTING THE FUNDING!!!!www.patreon.com/remirachubaFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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 music- tips for people who want to compose musicThe episode features 4 tracks from the soundtrack of INTRUDER.www.patreon.com/remirachubaFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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 a big producer- a big realisation- other creatives joining the team- an uncomfortable conversationwww.patreon.com/remirachubaFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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, ticket sales, contingency, fair pay- Management e.g. partners, location, project plan, evaluationFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn 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 starting- Quality criteria *confirmed vs expected*attachment vs website link*income and expenditure budgetFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks to the co-producer of INTRUDER, about:- working together- restorative justice system- Ed's background in theatre - producing theatre in Scotland and England- tips for aspiring producers- writer/performers writing funding applicationswww.patreon.com/remirachubaFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - asking for help- producing your own work- ACE (Arts Council England) funding application:* time periods* writing/redrafting/submitting/resubmitting the application* project start date* where to start with the application www.patreon.com/remirachubaFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- title change- potential producer leaving the project- audition at the Globe- hunting for a producer- producer's lingo- learning to accept the circumstances- being conflicted about funding- feeling helplesswww.patreon.com/remirachubaFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- definition of a rehearsed reading- 2 kinds of rehearsed readings- sharing at the Dragon Cafe- rehearsed readings at the King's Head Theatre,  Hope Theatre, North Edinburgh Arts: *importance of venue location*testing/contacting venues*inviting industry professionals*promoting readings on social media*finding funding for readings*feedback forms*photographers/videographers*enjoying yourself- becoming the patron of the podcast  - www.patreon.com/remirachubaFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:-  moving on & making up the time-  being at the right place at the right time-  The Dragon Cafe-  planning a 15-min sharing -  managing an online community-  creating content/posts-  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay-  insight into social mediawww.patreon.com/remirachubaFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks to Marcus Montgomery Roche, director of INTRUDER and assistant director at Cheek by Jowl about:- his childhood- training- Cheek by Jowl- tips for aspiring directors- rehearsing INTRUDERwww.patreon.com/remirachubaFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:-  podcast taking a different turn-  background on 2018-  HighTide -  interviewing & pitching for HighTide-  'what was I thinking?'-  always being prepared -  saying good-bye to Amanda Gaughan-  starting from scratch-  Marcus Montgomery Rochewww.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:-  'Intruder' getting to the shortlist of the BBC Writersroom Drama-  being done with writing the piece-  being grateful-  'Lucia di Lammermoor's revival-  working with artists you admire-  the Polish version-  Amanda Gaughan-  the podcast taking a new turn-  looking forward to 2018www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:-  PATREON     *https://www.patreon.com/remirachuba    *www.remirachuba.com    * www.intruderplay.com- feedback:   *confusing     *solicited     *unsolicited - Linda McLean's feedback- saying good-bye to Peter Arnott- BBC Writersroom DramaFacebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:-  overwriting the play-  being interested in other artists- Tom Ford's film- final structure of the solo-play - intuition- saying good-bye to George Aza-Selinger- Linda McLeanwww.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:-  2 deadlines-  the universe chipping in- restorative justice system & SACRO- being patient- working with a Polish director- a miracle- Katie Mitchell's 'Lucia di Lammermoor'- 'Is it really 2 monologues?' www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- replies from theatres- Oran Mor feedback- Lane's List  (www.johndavidlane.com)- break from writing- workshop with Sam Holcroft- redraftingwww.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- being shortlisted for the Adrian Pagan Playwrighting Award- preparing for the rehearsed reading- that poster by Cindy Derby ( www.cindyderby.com)- literary managers- feedback after the reading- being confused- sending the piece to other writing competitionswww.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- moving to London from Glasgow- 6-month break from writing- importance of deadlines- Adrian Pagan Playwriting Competition- 10-day meditation retreat- that email- looking forward to 2014www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- current update on INTRUDER + new project- meeting at the National Theatre of Scotland (back in 2012)- going back to square 1-  reflection time at the Holland Festival- Amanda Gaughan- fate or chance at the Edinburgh Fringe   - always helpful Peter Arnott-  getting THAT funding- 1st development of the piece-  symbolic Scottish farewellwww.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- Arts Trust Scotland - having a template letter- producing my own work- copy and paste?- approaching theatres and organizations- meeting the Creative Director of the Playwrights' Studio in Glasgow- surprise email from the Royal Court Theatre in London- Where there is a will, there is a way.- staying motivated despite rejectionwww.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- 1st title of the piece- other key collaborators- helping creatives at the Playwrights' Studio Scotland and the National Theatre of Scotland- info@, contact@- friendships made at Berlinale Talents at the Berlin International Film Festival- looking forward to busy timeswww.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- dream project by dreamthinkspeak- staying motivated- playwrighting course at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh- pre-R&D at the Arches in Glasgow- Paul Thomas Anderson and Christopher Nolan- 'The most personal is the most creative' by Martin Scorsesewww.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

Send a textIn this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:- THAT traumatic incident in Edinburgh- graduating from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland- helping friends- benefits of participating in the BBC Actors Centre Talent Boost scheme- joining Equity- 1st professional acting job with dreamthinkspeak- 1st person who saw potential in the storywww.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplayContact: [email protected]

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