Chai with Rai

I know Season 6 has wrapped up but I had this episode sitting in the vaults so before we get into Season 7 (Next Year EEEK!) Enjoy this beautiful conversation with actor Faraz Ayub. p.s- I am very ill so enjoy my husky deep. voice in the begining and let me know what was the drink you sipped on or what was your favourite part of the episode. Topics Breakdown: Workshopping the

Welcome to Chai with Rai. The Podcast for the Creative in You!

If this isn’t the most Musical episode then I don’t know what is! I would like to set a challenge of counting how many impromptu singing moments there are in the episode and the correct answer gets a £10 Nando’s Gift Card ;). Such a joy discussing acting, music and entrepreneurship with Actor & Musician Kush Khanna. Topics Breakdown: Discussing Projects such as - Lime

I love a giddy chat and this was that! Firstly, this episode is also available as Video so check that out now on Spotify and Youtube. Secondly, this is going to be a 2-parted episode because we had too much to talk about. Soooooo- Enjoy part 1 with the beaut Actor and Musician Kush Khanna. Discussing all things music, family, friendships, spirituality and more. Topics Breakdo

Firstly, I am on a hunt for a new Chai recipe so erm please can you slide into the DM’s and let me know of any new recipe’s and flavours to try. Secondly! What a joy to get to talk with the cast & crew from the play ”Permission” at The Space in London. We discussed all things representation, ACE Funding, reflections on the play and its content but also the approach to wri

Such a bold and beautiful chat with Director, Producer and Artist Jordi. M Carter on how culture and the industry shapes us. How we are working to find our identity and placement, how we can be in service to art and the artists. Topics Breakdown: When was the most euphoric or happiest you were in your job? Walk away Lessons learnt from the following: Young Vic Associates , Thea

The Final part with Gurkiran Kaur as we discuss Kundalini Yoga, South Asian work in UK theatre, voice and dialect coaching andddd of course GAMES! Topics Breakdown: Approach and pathway into Gurkiran’s Voice/ Dialect Coaching. How does your practice challenge or Better you work as an actor? And do you feel like you have a balance of it sometimes? Even from a sustainable perspec

This is going to be a two-parted episode as we had so much to talk on from voice coaching to the culture of British South Asian Theatre and more! Such a joy to speak with actor and Voice/Dialect Coach Gurkiran Kaur . Topics Breakdown: Can you Improv though-Warm up games set to 4 timing settings. How did she get into acting and where did that passion stem from? Difference menta

It all went down in the underworld! From discussing spirituality, placement of your craft as an artist, career trajectory, mindset of being a creative. To the love for the exquisite premium vanilla that is Taylor Swift and everything in between. T’was a joy to share a cuppa with the exuberant soul that is Zachary James. Topics Breakdown: Can you Improv though-Warm up games s

We are back with delicious and juicy interviews and what a lineup I have coming for you babsies. Warm up your cuppa because actor and writer Zakiyyah Deen is in the building and we spill it all. From discussing Why a Black Woman will never be a Prime Minister of the UK to how to pitch your theatre projects and your boundaries as an artist. Topics breakdown: Can you Improv tho