http://www.wisechildren.co.ukenSociety & CultureCopyright Wise Childrenhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cec6b715162d0bafa12f83bc888b30c4.jpghttp://www.wisechildren.co.ukTue, 02 Dec 2025 10:24:05 +0000Wise ChildrenWise Childrensimon@wisechildren.co.ukThe new touring theatre company conceived, created and led by Emma Rice.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-give-christmas-appeal--68829963wisechild.podbean.com/b3dfd9ab-8086-3f09-84ae-71842037293eTue, 02 Dec 2025 09:20:00 +0000Wise ChildrenIn 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...1022clean59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emma-rice-company--68494611wisechild.podbean.com/af02cc7a-af2f-3633-adde-0dce109d19fbMon, 10 Nov 2025 10:16:51 +0000Wise ChildrenA 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...1727clean58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-training-programme--67341612wisechild.podbean.com/b654c6e1-e3f9-362f-be22-36eff8d73b15Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000Wise ChildrenIt’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...1650clean57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/north-by-northwest-previews--65129613www.wisechildren.co.uk. Remember to hit like and subscribe. Thanks all. x  ]]>wisechild.podbean.com/59cfe98b-378b-35cc-8814-40433c78b577Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:01:00 +0000Wise ChildrenIt'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...www.wisechildren.co.uk. Remember to hit like and subscribe. Thanks all. x  ]]>1715clean56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/north-by-northwest-with-katy-owen--64951145wisechild.podbean.com/ace83aa0-af40-3ca2-95ee-15301e4b256aTue, 18 Mar 2025 09:01:00 +0000Wise ChildrenNXNW 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...2001clean55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/north-by-northwest-it-s-started--64446569wisechild.podbean.com/02e2da87-eae5-342a-9164-736d92387fd0Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000Wise ChildrenWe'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...1309clean1154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-quick-catch-up--63010476wisechild.podbean.com/1a1c1b64-89ba-3d3f-9fbd-b9dbd8a44181Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000Wise ChildrenIt’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...1269clean1053fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-one-for-frome-fm--62329883wisechild.podbean.com/0eaabf91-6585-3966-b385-1dfda3bd5e4eFri, 11 Oct 2024 08:53:25 +0000Wise ChildrenTo 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...2887clean1052fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dress-rehearsals-buddha-of-suburbia--59990175wisechild.podbean.com/6c41bf0d-9599-33b8-a09e-bac933ae5571Sun, 12 May 2024 14:35:00 +0000Wise ChildrenBuddha of Suburbia at the RSC Stratford is now up and running and truly delighting audiences. We recorded this just before the first-ever dress rehearsal - so as Emma Rice talks to the creative team about the process you can hear hoovers, resets, and...1982clean951fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-buddha-of-suburbia-school-trip--59527184wisechild.podbean.com/4d198c19-aff4-3e4a-9b18-64ce0bf349dcThu, 18 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000Wise ChildrenOn 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...1129clean950fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-buddha-of-suburbia-rehearsals--59177812wisechild.podbean.com/0ac88ec1-830d-30e6-a1b2-f33aa2357335Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:01:00 +0000Wise ChildrenWe're back in rehearsals with Emma's new production - The Buddha of Suburbia - adapted from (and with) the book by Hanif Kureshi.  This time we're at the RSC in Stratford Upon Avon.   In this episode, Emma talks about the acting company and the...1846clean949fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-morning-after-press-night--58654781wisechild.podbean.com/2497b8b5-cefc-3ec6-96e3-c71c62aea966Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:30:00 +0000Wise ChildrenWe 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...983clean848fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blue-beard-previews--58572395wisechild.podbean.com/46b0aaf3-4d60-3a78-9bf1-d1e03afab92eMon, 05 Feb 2024 09:01:00 +0000Wise ChildrenWe 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...1799clean847fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-music-of-music-blue-beard--58486305wisechild.podbean.com/a38e2410-9abb-3085-aa6a-f2eb9f7588cbMon, 29 Jan 2024 09:01:00 +0000Wise ChildrenIt'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...1759clean845fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blue-beard-it-s-not-about-pirates--58303325wisechild.podbean.com/f71e2fc0-0d59-342e-a9bf-1e46c9a6d203Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:01:00 +0000Wise ChildrenThis 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. ...1476clean844fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-review--58161618wisechild.podbean.com/9e68cfdd-0432-32d4-8ca2-83d72e86003bSun, 31 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000Wise ChildrenIt'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...3202clean743fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tech-week-at-the-lucky-chance--57949924wisechild.podbean.com/da3e21b3-e663-38ac-91fe-9df87327ee47Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:46:32 +0000Wise ChildrenRecorded 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...1583clean742fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/end-of-week-one--57761524wisechild.podbean.com/beb26dfa-8d3f-3a74-b761-8eefe58787d4Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000Wise ChildrenIt'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.    1679clean741fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-day-before-rehearsals--57642302wisechild.podbean.com/697418b9-c5d8-3efd-82f8-15298921c29cWed, 15 Nov 2023 09:30:00 +0000Wise Children  🎭 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'...1583clean740fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-back--56751302wisechild.podbean.com/876f3307-b4a2-30ca-a80a-b535957a9ad2Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000Wise Children🎙️ 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...1367clean739fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lucky-chance--52912139wisechild.podbean.com/d24919be-a1f8-345b-828a-293c54cc2fd4Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000Wise ChildrenWe'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,...1943clean638fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wuthering-heights-the-trip-to-the-moors--52912107wisechild.podbean.com/7a7fe717-9a9d-3bc6-b0a1-7265f555e68dMon, 20 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000Wise ChildrenIn 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...1353clean537fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wise-children-s-detention-bagdad-cafe--46201615
 ]]>wisechild.podbean.com/42a3cb0b-f844-3786-8582-6b67c89829ebMon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000Wise ChildrenIn this special one-off episode, Emma talks about the making of Bagdad Cafe at London's Old Vic.   
 ]]>1841cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romantics-anonymous-the-live-broadcasts--41754828 
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). ]]>wisechild.podbean.com/be64b126-1789-3ea0-8433-fe36ee95bc8dMon, 02 Nov 2020 09:30:00 +0000Wise ChildrenAs 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... 
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). ]]>3914cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romantics-anonymous--22295398Featuring interviews with the Romantics writing team and exclusive clips straight from the sound desk on press night.  
 ]]>wisechild.podbean.com/2f821300-3276-5878-8877-98d0c57b02b7Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:47:50 +0000Wise ChildrenIn 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...Featuring interviews with the Romantics writing team and exclusive clips straight from the sound desk on press night.  
 ]]>1864cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/goodnight-and-thank-you-2019--21200161With exclusive clips from Wise Children, Malory Towers, Romantics Anonymous and Emma's new show for the National Theatre - Wuthering Heights.
 
 ]]>wisechild.podbean.com/6975c06e-df55-5de7-82f6-efe306f1242aMon, 30 Dec 2019 19:02:52 +0000Wise ChildrenJoin 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...With exclusive clips from Wise Children, Malory Towers, Romantics Anonymous and Emma's new show for the National Theatre - Wuthering Heights.
 
 ]]>1754cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wise-children-with-emma-rice-the-obstacles-of-malory-towers--18661478As 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.
 
 
 
 ]]>wisechild.podbean.com/wise-children-with-emma-rice-the-obstacles-of-malory-towers-aa3322aff9090fa30d0c37d11eb64daeSun, 28 Jul 2019 17:48:38 +0000Wise ChildrenMalory 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...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.
 
 
 
 ]]>1917cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wise-children-with-emma-rice-tech-week-at-malory-towers--18605583Malory 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.
 
 
 ]]>wisechild.podbean.com/wise-children-with-emma-rice-tech-week-at-malory-towers-451660670a83d1a90e2703ab0fb61055Sun, 21 Jul 2019 19:47:06 +0000Wise ChildrenRehearsals 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...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.
 
 
 ]]>1579cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wise-children-with-emma-rice-the-movement-of-malory-towers--18548099This 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.
 
 ]]>wisechild.podbean.com/wise-chilldren-s2-e4-a9374957da0ae314002f693d9004464dSun, 14 Jul 2019 17:28:28 +0000Wise ChildrenIt'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,...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.
 
 ]]>1144cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wise-children-with-emma-rice-the-music-of-malory-towers--18482954We join Emma back in the rehearsal room in East London as she talks to Ian Ross, the show's composer about the score for the show.  This is a real insight into how work actually gets made and also includes a sneak peek of one of the scenes in rehearsals 
Recorded at ParkFarm/WiseChildren Rehearsals
Hosted by Emma Rice and featuring Ian Ross and the original company of Malory Towers.
Produced and Mixed by Simon Baker for Wise Children Limited
First released on Monday, the July 2019.]]>wisechild.podbean.com/wise-children-with-emma-rice-the-music-of-malory-towers-c6a3b8dbe60d183b25ee44f3781b27f4Sat, 06 Jul 2019 19:30:00 +0000Wise ChildrenWe're deep into Malory Towers rehearsals now.  The show is up on its feet, choreography steps being learnt and harmonies being taught.   We join Emma back in the rehearsal room in East London as she talks to Ian Ross, the show's composer about the...We join Emma back in the rehearsal room in East London as she talks to Ian Ross, the show's composer about the score for the show.  This is a real insight into how work actually gets made and also includes a sneak peek of one of the scenes in rehearsals 
Recorded at ParkFarm/WiseChildren Rehearsals
Hosted by Emma Rice and featuring Ian Ross and the original company of Malory Towers.
Produced and Mixed by Simon Baker for Wise Children Limited
First released on Monday, the July 2019.]]>964cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wise-children-with-emma-rice-meet-the-cast--18423209The lift is out of order along with the air-con as we join Emma in a noisy rehearsal room in East London - an insight into the inner working of Wise Children against a backdrop of Harps, Piano Tuners and hand dryers as she introduces us to the cast.
 
Recorded at ParkFarm/WiseChildren Rehearsals
Hosted by Emma Rice and featuring the original company of Malory Towers.
Produced and Mixed by Simon Baker for Wise Children Limited
First released on Monday 1st July 2019.
 
 
 ]]>wisechild.podbean.com/wise-children-with-emma-rice-meet-the-cast-7f49d7e155df18017aefeecc2956bcd1Sun, 30 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000Wise ChildrenIt's the first week of Malory Towers rehearsals and just like the first day of school, everyone is feeling a bit anxious and worrying about where to get lunch. The lift is out of order along with the air-con as we join Emma in a noisy rehearsal room...The lift is out of order along with the air-con as we join Emma in a noisy rehearsal room in East London - an insight into the inner working of Wise Children against a backdrop of Harps, Piano Tuners and hand dryers as she introduces us to the cast.
 
Recorded at ParkFarm/WiseChildren Rehearsals
Hosted by Emma Rice and featuring the original company of Malory Towers.
Produced and Mixed by Simon Baker for Wise Children Limited
First released on Monday 1st July 2019.
 
 
 ]]>926cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wise-children-with-emma-rice-we-re-back--18340440In this episode join Emma as she explains why she chose Malory Towers as her second show for Wise Children.  She's joined by her Mum, Maureen Rice.
 
Recorded at ParkFarm
Produced and Mixed by Simon Baker for Wise Children Limited
First released on Friday 21st June 2019.
 
 ]]>wisechild.podbean.com/wise-children-with-emma-rice-were-back-6ae022290921fede63be4e7c8058d071Fri, 21 Jun 2019 19:10:50 +0000Wise ChildrenWe're back!  Finally!  Its been a few months.  Wise Children has been out tour, we even made a movie of it but right now Emma is back in rehearsal for her new show - Enid Blyton's Malory Towers.  Over the next few weeks catch up with all the usual...In this episode join Emma as she explains why she chose Malory Towers as her second show for Wise Children.  She's joined by her Mum, Maureen Rice.
 
Recorded at ParkFarm
Produced and Mixed by Simon Baker for Wise Children Limited
First released on Friday 21st June 2019.
 
 ]]>806cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wise-children-with-emma-rice-holiday-treats--16449826With previously unreleased material from the show, clips from the rehearsal room and a very special treat at the very end.  Emma talks candidly about leaving the Globe and her new adventure.  Wise Children.  
As Time Out wrote - "it's good to back on Planet Rice".
 
 
 ]]>wisechild.podbean.com/wise-children-with-emma-rice-episode-7-efa0d9ec43be9ba8697012e0dd10223eWed, 12 Dec 2018 07:00:00 +0000Wise ChildrenIn this speacial episode for the holiday season Emma Rice looks back on 2018 and the first year of Wise Children, both the show and the Company. With previously unreleased material from the show, clips from the rehearsal room and a very special treat...With previously unreleased material from the show, clips from the rehearsal room and a very special treat at the very end.  Emma talks candidly about leaving the Globe and her new adventure.  Wise Children.  
As Time Out wrote - "it's good to back on Planet Rice".
 
 
 ]]>960cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wise-children-with-emma-rice-previews--15962129wisechild.podbean.com/wise-children-with-emma-rice-previews-56c77315b6b43186093bf36da2f4d8c5Mon, 15 Oct 2018 02:00:00 +0000Wise ChildrenIt’s preview week for Wise Children at The Old Vic, and Emma talks to the company backstage as they get ready for a performance after a day of rehearsals. She finds out how they prepare for each show, how they keep going in this demanding period...1536cleanfull