Lauren Samuels week in Romantics Anonymous

Lauren Samuels first appeared on BBC's Over the Rainbow in 2010, before going on to star as Sandy in Grease, Scaramouche in We Will Rock You, and Jules in Bend it Like Beckham.

She now appears in Emma Rice's new musical Romantics Anonymous, based on the 2010 French film Les Emotifs Anonymes. Set in a chocolate factory, the musical charts the lives of two lovers as their romance flourishes. The show is performed in the Globe's Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, with audiences being given chocolate upon entry.

Lauren gives us a taste of the rehearsal room as well as some of the backstage prep being done ahead of the show's opening night.

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Taking some 'Time Out' before rehearsals start

LS: "Our wonderful choreographer Etta warming us up with some gentle mat work #namaste."

A post-show 'Boost'

LS: 'What’s not to love about a post-rehearsal cast curry? Yum!'

Tools of the trade

LS: "All the equipment to make… you guessed it!CHOCOLATE!"

Two talented sweeties

LS: "The handsome devils behind the beautiful music – Christopher and Michael."

The guest of honour at rehearsals

LS: "Henry, our costume designer’s gorgeous dog, oversees rehearsals most days."

Bedtime stories with Joanna Riding

LS: "Sneaking a picture of Jo Riding and Carly Bawden during a quick note session. #cheeky"

'Snicker'-ing from the back of the room

LS: "View from the back of the rehearsal room, giggling along to the action."

A 'Bounty'-ful collection of instruments

LS: "Had the best day hearing the amazing musical arrangements for the first time."

Romantics Anonymous runs at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse until 4 January.