rachael boulton's Groups
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TEAM Choir
56 members
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Lucid
54 members
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Dirty Protest
283 members
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Ponty YMCA stories
8 members
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Motherlode
66 members
Welcome, Rachael Boulton!
Profile Information
- What I do:
- Founder of Motherlode Theatre & Freelance Director / Writer
- A little more about me:
- I mainly direct, devise, write and produce new work.
My work is rooted in ensemble and collaboration, though I'm always open to new ways of working and fresh ideas.
In 2016 I created, produced and directed Motherlode's first show, The Good Earth, which was warmly received in Wales and the US.
"Melodic and mournful, comic and celebratory, it's an elegy for a place that's not dead yet!" - New York Times
" Resonates around the globe" Reviews Hub NYC
"Gives a voice to the voiceless" - The Stage
We were also lucky to be shortlisted for best director and best ensemble at Wales' theatre awards in 2016.
- Location:
- Cardiff
- Projects I’m working on:
- Exodus - 2018
I'm writing, producing and directing Motherlode's second flagship production. Exodus is currently touring Wales in October 2018 and London in November 2018. It is published with Oberon.
Theatr Clwyd
I'm creating and developing a new work in collaboration with Theatr Clwyd.
Having been resident director for RCT Theatres for two years, I'm now an associate director working on a new piece for 2020.
Previous Projects:
2017: Bristol Old Vic - Ferment
2017: Hard As Nails - Wales Millennium Centre
2016: The Good Earth - Wales and New York tours.
2016: Blackout - National Theatre UK, Dorfman Stage
2016: Team Director - National Theatre Wales
2015: Rhum - Riverfront Theatre
2015: Crouch,Touch,Pause,Engage - National Theatre Wales.
2014: Emerging Director - National Theatre Wales
- Personal Website/CV:
- http://www.motherlodetheatre.com
- Twitter @username:
- @raccibee @motherlodewales
Rachael boulton's Blog
MOTHERLODE CASTING MUSICIAN OR ACTOR MUSICIAN
Musician / Actor Musician Call Out - PAID
Motherlode is seeking a musician or actor musician to board it’s 2018 show Exodus.
Following the success of Motherlodes first production The Good Earth, Exodus is a new play created by Rachael Boulton, which…
ContinuePosted on April 3, 2018 at 20:22
The Ladies - Part Two - NTW TEAM
Last night I met with The Ladies of Mother Courage's community ensemble at the Guest Keen Club in Merthyr for our second session of R&D which explores the issue of Welsh women affected by domestic violence.
When I arrived the group were rampantly gassing (words chosen for you ladies) about Before I Leave, National Theatre Wales' current production that sees a group of people in Merthyr come together in a choir for individuals living with dementia and Alzheimer's. With the…
ContinuePosted on June 10, 2016 at 13:10
“Women - If you could only make one show” NTW TEAM
Meet Andrea, Rhiannon, Louise, Lynnett and Mandy.
After a year of support from NTW TEAM since being Mother Courage and Her Children’s community ensemble these five women will carry out their first stage of R&D…
ContinuePosted on May 24, 2016 at 13:11
The Ladies - Supported by NTW TEAM
Back last May John McGrath directed Mother Courage and Her Children - a gutsy, anarchic, defiantly twenty-first century version of what's been named by many the greatest play of the twentieth century.
Taking over the Merthyr Labour Club along with National Theatre Wales was a cast of nine vivacious actresses and a community ensemble of strong local women.
The community ensemble found and cast by Rhiannon…
ContinuePosted on January 27, 2016 at 14:30 — 1 Comment
Director looking to collaborate with emerging writer
Are you a writer working on a new idea and want to get it on it's feet?
I'm looking to collaborate with an emerging Welsh or Wales based writer who is working on their next piece.
The aim of this…
ContinuePosted on October 21, 2015 at 16:06 — 2 Comments
The Good Earth - Pulling Together
It's been a pleasure this past two weeks working with an incredible cast and company on The Good Earth, my first show as a director and from my new company Motherlode.
This week we had the very sad news of one of our actresses not being able to be a part of the show. With such little rehearsal time there wasn't much we could do apart from me stepping into the role. It's something I never anticipated, and is a tremendous challenge, wearing three hats at once and trying to fill the…
ContinuePosted on August 27, 2015 at 8:04
Crouch on The Road
It's been a few weeks now since NTW's co-production with Out of Joint, Sherman Cymru and the Arcola has left Wales and gone on the road "up England".
So far, it's reviews have been incredible
★★★★★
“Brilliant. It wrenches the gut and makes the soul sing… Staggeringly moving” - The Times
Assistant director on the show, the lessons learned from both…
ContinuePosted on April 27, 2015 at 21:12
International Women's Day Actor Workshops
Motherlode is leading a free two day professional workshop for actresses at the Riverfront Theatre for International Women's Day 2015.
We'll work intensively for two days exploring ensemble work, improvisation and song, finishing with a sharing of the work as part of Riverfront Theatre's…
ContinuePosted on March 1, 2015 at 16:00
CROUCH, TOUCH, PAUSE, ENGAGE Rehearsal Pics.
CROUCH, TOUCH, PAUSE, ENGAGE opened at Sherman Cymru last night after five weeks of rehearsals. Here are a few pics from rehearsals which took place at Out Of Joint's studio in London. More to come!…
Posted on February 20, 2015 at 12:15
Strong & Feisty Actors required for R&D - Paid Opportunity.
Some of you may have seen Sarah Jane Leigh's recent blog post inviting applications from actors to join the Motherlode Ensemble.
As Motherlode can now confirm we've been successful in our Arts Council of Wales Application for our new project RHUM, we'd like to meet actors for the projects first stage of development.
We're looking for strong,…
ContinuePosted on October 28, 2014 at 19:00 — 1 Comment
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Catch @seanjedwards this evening at 6.30pm on the @BBCRadioWales Arts Show talking about his new radio play , Refrain, which will be broadcast on @BBCRadio4 on 17 December at 4pm. https://buff.ly/2RVHbO9 pic.twitter.com/Goo0ymKSLp
Catch @seanjedwards this evening at 6.30pm on the @BBCRadioWales Arts Show talking about his new radio play , Refrain, which will be broadcast on @BBCRadio4 on 17 December at 4pm. https://buff.ly/2RVHbO9 pic.twitter.com/Goo0ymKSLp
Gwrandewch ar @seanjedwards heno am 6.30pm ar Sioe Gelf @BBCRadioWales yn siarad am ei ddrama radio, Refrain, a fydd yn cael ei darlledu ar BBC Radio 4 ar 17 Rhagfyr am 4pm. https://buff.ly/2XHcQWV pic.twitter.com/dS7hwIqHuF
Gwrandewch ar @seanjedwards heno am 6.30pm ar Sioe Gelf @BBCRadioWales yn siarad am ei ddrama radio, Refrain, a fydd yn cael ei darlledu ar BBC Radio 4 ar 17 Rhagfyr am 4pm. https://buff.ly/2XHcQWV pic.twitter.com/dS7hwIqHuF
I’ll be on @BBCRadioWales art show this evening talking about @WalesInVenice , Refrain and the Turner Prize https://twitter.com/walesinvenice/status/1202928190647406593 …
I’ll be on @BBCRadioWales art show this evening talking about @WalesInVenice , Refrain and the Turner Prize 
https://twitter.com/walesinvenice/status/1202928190647406593 …
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Hi Rachel, Whats the best address to email you on? Cheers Sarah Jones
hello rachel, I have the synopsis, the characters and the scenes of a play written. Not started on the script yet. Best wishes Bee Richards
Hi Rachel
Thanks for getting in touch I sent my c.v away to the address you listed.
Thanks,
Sion
Hi Rachel,
Hope all is well. I have tried sending an email with regards to auditioning for Rhum but the email you have listed doesn't work. Would it be possible to have a new email address to send my cv and headshot along to.
Thanks,
Sion