Wise Children

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).

We made it. Blue Beard opened on Friday night for its first preview. In this episode, Emma looks back on the craziness of the week and, armed with her fluffy mic, wanders around back stage as the house is about to open for Preview 2. There are also some sneaky clips from the show too.

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

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 The Little Matchgirl at The Lucky Chance. It includes many backstage interviews with the Little Match Girl company and some clips of the final show - rough and ready as always.

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.

🎭 The Wise Children Podcast 🎙️ Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes episode! The Little Matchgirl: A Morning with Artistic Director Emma Rice It'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, inspirations, and excitement about this magical project. 🌟 Get ready to immerse yourself in the creative world of Wise Children as Emma Rice discusses the unique energy surrounding this production and the significance of The Lucky Chance as their new theatrical haven. 🎧 Tune in to this special episode to hear firsthand about the anticipation, the creative process, and the magic that goes into bringing 'The Little Matchgirl' to life on stage. Grab your coffee, find a cosy spot, and join us for an insightful journey!

🎙️ 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 Beard. It's a lot to take in.

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.

In this extraordinary episode, our intrepid artistic director, Emma Rice heads north armed with her fluffy mic, notebook and jumper in order to find her Cathy, her Heathcliff and her Moors as she starts work on Wuthering Heights. Battling the wind and rain Emma gets to grips with the Brontë's, the brutality and the tragedy of this most epic tale. This is one of the most intimate and bravest podcasts we've ever released. A true insight into the writing process. Just Emma, alone on the Moors.

In this special one-off episode, Emma talks about the making of Bagdad Cafe at London's Old Vic.

As you may know, we were just about to head to the airport and fly to LA with our musical Romantics Anonymous just as Lockdown v1 was announced. A few months, lots of research and plenty of on-line shopping later, we launched Wise TV and broadcast Romantics Anonymous around the world from the Bristol Old Vic stage - where it had all started. In this special one-off episode, Emma Rice sits down with Exec Producer Poppy Keeling and Technical Director Simon Baker to explain how it was done. You can find out all about our adventure here (This podcast includes some exclusive clips from the show).

In this episode, a croaky voiced Emma arms herself with her fluffy mic and goes in search of answers about making a musical, Orchestrators and Sitzprobes. Featuring interviews with the Romantics writing team and exclusive clips straight from the sound desk on press night.

Join Emma Rice and her Wise Children team as they reflect on the year that's just gone and look ahead to 2020. With exclusive clips from Wise Children, Malory Towers, Romantics Anonymous and Emma's new show for the National Theatre - Wuthering Heights.

Malory Towers at the Passenger Shed is finally open! This week Emma sits down with Exec Producer Poppy Keeling to talk about the highs and lows of opening a new show and new venue in a heatwave. As this is the last in the series we've included an exclusive clip of the show. The Malory Girls attempt to calm down Sally Hope who has taken on the role of producer for the end of term play - A Midsummer Nights Dream. Recorded at ParkFarm/WiseChildren's Passenger Shed Hosted by Emma Rice and featuring Poppy Keeling and the cast of Malory Towers Produced and Mixed by Simon Baker for Wise Children Limited First released on Monday, 28th July 2019.

UPDATED - SBx Rehearsals are over and it's time to move to the theatre. This is usually stressful enough but you normally don't have to build the theatre first. Nothing is ever simple at Wise Children. Malory Towers is being performed at The Passenger Shed at Bristol Temple Meads station, a vast warehouse space normally used for exhibitions which we've decided to turn into a theatre this summer. Join Emma and her team of regulars as they explain what's going on. Recorded at ParkFarm/WiseChildren's Passenger Shed Hosted by Emma Rice and featuring the Wise Children Team Produced and Mixed by Simon Baker for Wise Children Limited First released on Monday, 21st July 2019.

It's been an eventful week in the world of Wise Children. This week Emma talks about the role movement plays in her work. She talks candidly about her early ballet lessons, school days and her training in Poland. She also talks to Alistair David, Malory Tower's Choreographer about creating this unique new show. The Wise Children podcast leaves no stone unturned as Emma also reveals why we couldn't actually finish this podcast fully... Recorded at ParkFarm/WiseChildren Rehearsals Hosted by Emma Rice and featuring Alistair David and Simon Baker Produced and Mixed by Simon Baker for Wise Children Limited First released on Monday, 15th July 2019.