Wise Children
Emma Rice Company is the touring theatre company conceived, created and led by Emma Rice...
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In this special episode, Emma (Rice) and Simon (Baker) talk about this year's Big Give Christmas Appeal.
This year, we are trying to raise funds to help us offer high-quality training and pathways into careers backstage for people from all backgrounds.
Simon takes us back to where it all started for him. In the late 1980s, Feltham Green (by the duck pond), The London Bubble Theatre came to town and ran a series of workshops...
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A whole new era! Join Emma Rice and long-time collaborator Simon Baker as they lift the curtain on the transformation from Wise Children to the Emma Rice Company.
In this special episode, Emma shares the purpose behind the rebrand and gives a first glimpse into the company’s next production, A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas at The Lucky Chance in Frome (Somerset).
It’s early August, and the Wise Children Training Programme team is wrapping up the final week of three week-long training residencies at The Lucky Chance in Frome.
Over the lunch break on the very last day, Emma grabs her fluffy mic and sits down with Ian Ross, John Leader, Helen Comerford, Katy (Mary) Owen, Riddell Elridge and Laura Keefe to reflect on what these vibrant weeks have meant — for the company, the trainees, and the f...
It's Monday evening and it's a rare day off at Wise Children.
Emma has been busy with her fluffy mic recording the company as they get ready for a preview of North by Northwest.
She also talks about getting notes in the street whilst she was out on a run...
You can find out more about North by Northwest and all of Emma's work by visiting www.wisechildren.co.uk.
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NXNW Episode 2
In this episode we dive into the magic, mayhem, and magnificent theatricality of North by Northwest—Emma’s latest production. How do you take a classic Hitchcock film, famous for its high-octane chases, iconic suspense, and cinematic flair, and transform it into a breathtaking piece of live theatre?
Joining Emma for this episode is the inimitable Katy Owen—a longtime Wise Children collaborator and a master of mischi...
We're back with a new season of podcasts all about Emma's new production - North By Northwest. We are mid-rehearsal with a room full of revolving doors, suitcases, and suits.
Join us as Emma talks about the show, the epic plot and how she might bring some of those iconic scenes to the stage.
It’s busy here at Wise HQ—so much is happening, as always. We managed to steal a surprise day off to catch our breath and bring you all up to speed.
In this episode, we’ll chat about the latest goings on, including news about Little Match Girl at The Lucky Chance. Plus, we’re gearing up for North by Northwest, coming your way this spring. Not to mention Wuthering Heights heading out on its international tour.
So, grab a coffee, se...
To celebrate our 2nd year of The Little Match Girl at our home, The Lucky Chance, we teamed up with our local community radio station Frome FM to create a special one-off programme.0.
This one's a little different to our regular podcasts as it assumes that you know nothing about Wise Children or even theatre! So it's a very good place to start.
Hosted by Emma Rice with Simon Baker and features music from Wuthering Heights, Blue B...
You'll hear all about the process of bringing Hanif Kureishi's iconic novel to the stage from
Rachana Jadhav - Set Designer
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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 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).
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
It's New Year's Eve and our first chance to sit down and record a new podcast! It's been quite the month and, to be honest, year.
Join Emma (Rice) on this extended podcast edition as she reviews (and reminds Simon) what happened this year.
This edition features all the highs and lows of Wise Children’s tour of Wuthering Heights, not to mention T...
Recorded late in the evening on Emma's sofa (much to Simons's surprise) they talk about the final week of rehearsal before Tech and Dress Rehearsals start.
There's an interview with Ian Ross and a sneak preview of a new Christmas song Ian and Emma have written - recorded mid-rehearsal at TLC.
It's Sunday at the end of week one of rehearsals for the Little Matchgirl at The Lucky Chance.
Emma (Rice) has taken her fluffy mic to catch up with actors and also talks to Simon Baker about the goings on at TLC.
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The Little Matchgirl: A Morning with Artistic Director Emma RiceIt's the morning before rehearsals kick-off for the enchanting production of 'The Little Matchgirl' at Wise Children's new home - The Lucky Chance. Artistic Director Emma Rice sits down on this cold Sunday morning with Technical Director Simon Baker to share her insights, inspirati...
🎙️ Welcome to The Wise Children Podcast.
We're back podcasting after a year-long hiatus - and what a year its been. We've a lot top catch you up on.
First up is The Lucky Chance - our new home in Frome, Somerset.
We're also talking about The Little Matchgirl will will play at The Lucky Chance over Christmas this year - if we can make the toilets/bar/box office work.
Then, Emma talks about her new production for next year - Blue Be...
We're back and with exciting news. After years of searching, we've finally found our own creative space - the old Portway Methodist Church in Frome, Somerset, renamed The Lucky Chance.
In this episode, Emma (Rice) talks to the team (Simon Baker, Poppy Keeling & Jay Jones) about the plans, hopes and dreams for this new adventure.
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