Shine Radio’s Laura Sheppard catches up with director Em Sefton-Smith as rehearsals begin for Winton Players’ autumn production of Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett, adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs.

In this first instalment of a brand-new “rehearsal diary”, Em shares her love of Pratchett, introduces listeners to the world of Discworld, and gives us a flavour of what makes Monstrous Regiment such a funny, moving and surprising play.

Em will be joining Laura again as rehearsals progress, so stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes insights into this exciting production.

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