Nothing to Lose- a success at The Dog
Fifth Gear’s latest production Nothing to Lose by Adele Shelley premiered at The Dog Theatre, Footscray in November 2010 and was warmly received by critics and punters alike.
Emma Hayden and Philip Hayden were joined by Sarah Plummer onstage, following an intense and exciting rehearsal period where the script was workshopped extensively by actors and writer/director, Adele Shelley.
Here are just a few of the quotes we’ve managed to grab:
” . . . you find yourself being drawn further and further into the story, until you are at the edge of your seat, hanging on to every word.” – Emma Woodall, BEAT Magazine
“ brave and strong acting performances” – BEAT Magazine
”It’s powerful, emotive and engaging and well worth a look” – BEAT Magazine. Read full review
“All three leads give strong performances particularly Philip Hayden whose Jasper is suitably harried”. .– Nic Velissaris – Australian Stage Online
“The play is excellently directed by Adele Shelley and at a brief hour never outstays its welcome. The set by Chris Partington is excellent, clearly evoking the sense of a third world airport that only recently got indoor plumbing, and the lighting design by Emily Adinolfi is precisely effective, tightly mirroring what takes place on stage without overshadowing it. This is a tight and tense production that deserves to be seen by a wider audience.” – Nic Velissaris – Australian Stage Online. Read full review
“Emma Choy (aka Hayden) is a star. Her husband (aka Philip Hayden) & co-star no less so. A terrific play. We are so glad we went” - John, Magistrate
“I was totally absorbed by this play, and it left me reflecting on the travels (and travails) we all go through. A fabulous job by all involved. I thoroughly recommend it! “ Kirsty, Coding Manager
“We went along Saturday night, thought it was fantastic.” -Ruth, Health and Medical Investigations Team Leader
Short and Sweet Finalists – 2009
SHORT + SWEET FESTIVAL
Melbourne 2009
Fifth Gear Productions was selected from thousands of entries as a Finalist in the festival and performed ‘The Bee Charmer’ in the Gala Final on Sunday 6 December.
We were voted ‘The People’s Choice’ in our Wildcard performance on Saturday 28 November, and joined the winners of the Top 30 and other Wildcard performances throughout the 3 weeks of the festival in a highly entertaining and exciting final.
Once again Emma Choy and Philip Hayden took the stage to perform to a full and highly responsive audience in the two-hander written and directed by Adèle Shelley.
She’s My Baby – A HIT!!
She’s My Baby opened on Tuesday 6th October to a near full house and a fabulous reception! Fifth Gear Productions’ premiere season was a huge success . . .
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Beat Magazine said . . .
‘Poignant, tear jerking, funny and moving, She’s My Baby is a beautiful play that will tug at your heartstrings, tickle your feet, and grab you by the groin from the get go.’
Lin Tan
Melbourne’s Hot or Not said . . .
‘HOT . . . The writing was engaging, naturalistic and the script contained many true and often humourous observations about the loving and sometimes difficult relationship between parents and children.’
Joyce Kwok
With our first three shows a big hit, watch this space . . .
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