The behind-the-scene story from page to stage with exclusive video of rehearsal, performance and interviews with the cast, creative and technical teams.

What goes on in the rehearsal room, and how does a scene start to take shape?

Compare rehearsals and performance videos of the pivotal scene where Jean turns into a rhinoceros.

Movement work, discussion and a trip to the zoo are all part of the process

Look into two of the play's central characters and their peculiar friendship

Find out how the actors learn to move and react together

Find out more about French-Romanian playwright Eugene Ionesco

From apathy to Adolf; look at the varying political themes in the play

Come and see the play at the Royal Court in London, or take part in an education workshop