Remi Rachuba

Intruder - Theatre in the Making

Arts EN ↓ 45 episodes

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 harness...

Author

Remi Rachuba

Category

Arts

Podcast website

www.intruderplay.com

Latest episode

Dec 12, 2025

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Episodes

44. Scottish Tour 25 12.12.2025

Send a text 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

43. Producing a Tour 19.10.2025

Send a text In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: identifying venues for the tour sending emails, tour packs discussing financial deals timelines funding for the tour e.g. sponsors Solo-Performance Festival (Festiwal Monospektakli) in Vilnius Adam Mickiewicz Institute funding Facebook, Instagram, X : @intruderplay Contact: rachuba.remi@gmail.com

42. Screenplay in the Making - Part 3 - Sending it 30.07.2025

Send a text 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 companies Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: rachuba.remi@gmail.com

41. Screenplay in the Making - Part 2 - Writing it 17.01.2025

Send a text In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - starting to write the screenplay - screenwriting vs playwriting - screenwriting software - arranging a call with Netflix Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: rachuba.remi@gmail.com

40. Screenplay in the Making - Part 1 - Inspiration 14.12.2024

Send a text 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' Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: rachuba.remi@gmail.com

39. Onwards! 24.10.2024

Send a text 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 - performing in Lithuania in November Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: rachuba.remi@gmail.com

38. Questions and answers! 10.12.2023

Send a text 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? - What's next with the play? + BONUS Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: rachuba.remi@gmail.com

37. Pytania i odpowiedzi! 05.12.2023

Send a text 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 Szkocji? - Co dalej ze sztuką? +  BONUS Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: rachuba.remi@gmail.com

36. Upon Reflection 08.05.2023

Send a text 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 - 2 things he never saw coming - what's next for the play Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: remi@remirachuba.com

35. VAULT Festival 23 22.03.2023

Send a text In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - VAULT Festival 2023 - VAULT Festival Pick of Summerhall Award - Programme/printing errors - Technical rehearsal/performances - Evening Standard recommendation Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: remi@remirachuba.com

34. Post-Fringe 15.12.2022

Send a text In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - Fringe 22 - reflections - contacting venues after the festival - performances at * POSK  *Teatr Druga Strefa *Theatre503  - plans for 2023 Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: remi@remirachuba.com

33. Fringe 22: tips, advice, the run ... the whole shebang (Part 2) 02.12.2022

Send a text 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 industry Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: remi@remirachuba.com

32. Fringe 22: tips, advice, the run ... the whole shebang (Part 1) 13.11.2022

Send a text 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/INTRUZ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: remi@remirachuba.com

31. The Rehearsal Process, The Creative Process 26.10.2022

Send a text 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/INTRUZ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: remi@remirachuba.com

30. Preparing for Rehearsals 08.10.2022

Send a text 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 rehearsals - Intruder/Intruz in London & Warsaw in November 22 Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: remi@remirachuba.com

29. Intruder at Summerhall at Edinburgh Fringe 22 14.06.2022

Send a text 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 subtitles for youtube/social media trailers - schedule of performances at Fringe 22 Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: remi@remirachuba.com

28. Covid Disruption 11.11.2021

Send a text In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about: - starting rehearsals - INTRUDER cancelled due to C-19 - creative pandemic - life of INTRUDER during Covid - podcasting www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: remi@remirachuba.com

27. In conversation with Basia Bińkowska (set designer) 25.10.2021

Send a text 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 - tips for aspiring set designers wwww.basiabinkowska.com - TW, IG @basiabinkowska Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: remi@remirachuba.com

26. Crowdfunding: Close Up (Part 2) [BONUS] 11.10.2021

Send a text 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/videos - selecting perks - the week before the campaign - going live In the actual campaign part he discusses: - Day 1 - social media posts - behaviour of donors...

25. Crowdfunding: Close Up (Part 1) [BONUS] 21.09.2021

Send a text 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 should it last? Crowdfunding website - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/intruder-intruz#/ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: remi@remirachuba.c...

24. A Swift Resubmission 16.09.2021

Send a text 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 approaching businesses with sponsorship deals - GETTING THE FUNDING!!!! www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: remi@remirachub...

23. In conversation with Charles Webber (sound designer) 12.08.2021

Send a text 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 music - tips for people who want to compose music The episode features 4 tracks from the soundtrack of INTRUDER. www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook...

22. Protecting your Work 29.07.2021

Send a text 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 a big producer - a big realisation - other creatives joining the team - an uncomfortable conversation www.patreon.com/remirachuba Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @i...

21. Filling in an Arts Council England Funding Application (Part 2) [BONUS] 09.07.2021

Send a text 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, ticket sales, contingency, fair pay - Management e.g. partners, location, project plan, evaluation Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: remi@r...

20. Filling in an Arts Council England Funding Application (Part 1) [BONUS] 08.07.2021

Send a text 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 starting - Quality criteria  *confirmed vs expected *attachment vs website link *income and expenditure budget Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @intruderplay Contact: re...

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