Intruder - Theatre in the Making: Recent Episodes
Remi Rachuba
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 harnessing social media. The podcast's objective is to inspire, motivate, and guide like-minded creatives to be able to follow their dreams, develop their work and make theatre. New episodes every other Thursday morning from 1 October. *BONUS episodes: 20. Filling in an Arts Council Funding Application (Part 1), 21. Filling in an Arts Council Funding Application (Part 2) available on subscription on Apple Podcasts.
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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
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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
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In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:
- starting to write the screenplay
- screenwriting vs playwriting
- screenwriting software
- arranging a call with Netflix
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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'
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Contact: remi@remirachuba.com
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
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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
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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
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In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:
- starting rehearsals
- INTRUDER cancelled due to C-19
- creative pandemic
- life of INTRUDER during Covid
- podcasting
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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
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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 including bilingual speakers
- lull periods
- donation strategies
Crowdfunding website - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/intruder-intruz#/
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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#/
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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!!!!
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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.
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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
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In this episode Remi Rachuba talks to Ed Littlewood, 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 applications
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In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:
- Ed Littlewood
- 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
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In 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 helpless
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In 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/remirachuba
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In 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 media
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In 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 INTRUDER
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In 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 Roche
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In 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 2018
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In this episode Remi Rachuba talks about:
- PATREON
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- feedback:
confusing
solicited
*unsolicited
- Linda McLean's feedback
- saying good-bye to Peter Arnott
- BBC Writersroom Drama
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In 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 McLean
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In 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?'
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In 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
- redrafting
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In 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 competitions
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In 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 2014
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In 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 farewell
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In 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 rejection
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In 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 times
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In 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 Scorsese
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In 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 story
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