Audience Responses and Media Review/Quotes -

Marion Cox, The Dorset Echo: “There is laughter and tears in equal measure in the touching often moving patchwork of experiences….

Tori Birch, The Western Gazette: “The play was a melting pot of emotions, and the audience is taken on a roller coaster ride, not knowing what will come next. And all the time I was aware that these aren’t just stories; these are things which happened ….

F.C. Greenup, The Ilminster Times: “The crisp direction of Jamie Chapman, the sensitive piano accompaniment of Ken Allan, together with Kevin Butcher’s sound and projected images plus the hugely talented three woman cast produced an evening that created atmosphere with a capital A…”

Fanny Charles, The Blackmore Vale Magazine: “I expected to be impressed by the professionalism of this show and the versatility of the performers. I didn't expect to be particularly moved - but I was, to tears.”

Polly Greenstreet, The Dorset Echo: “All three actors have crafted physical command of their swift character changes; with an affecting connection with their audience.”

Jeremy O’Brien, The Stage: “The audience’s generosity reflected the warm glow left behind by the company.”

JN, BVM: “The stories certainly resonated with the audience, many of whom laughed along knowingly; these are not complex stories and ou do feel for each character, charismatically played by all three actors. Hey Baby is something different, and you don’t have to have had a baby to enjoy it…!”

Audience response:

Richard Mack of Business Exchange said: ‘I thought the play was BRILLIANT. We loved it. It was amazing to see the performances from the three of you..... all very powerful, and yet subtle. Some memorable moments that will stay with me..... we talked about it over a lovely meal. GREAT night out, may even try and make it to one more!!!!!’

Richard Lawson - Dorset Artsreach said: ‘Very engaging, even as a man I found it very engaging; I was able to identify with all the characters.’

Stephanie Murdock - Proprietor of The Burraton House, Conference Centre, Poundbury said commented: ‘Very innovative way of conveying women’s voices – wonderful, wonderful music.’

Christine Voce Head of Midwifery Dorset County Hospital said: ‘ Hey Baby has a truthful and totally engrossing arc of stories; it shows the real journey parents of all ages go through having a baby; the joy and the jip.’

Allison Courtney – New Reflections Hair Salon: ‘I loved the Hey Baby, better than the cinema; I came away sad I wouldn’t have any more babies!’

Alex Foote – 17 year old student Thomas Hardye School: ‘I really enjoyed the show last night, very moving and interesting, really liked the use of the projected image as well; well done to all of you!’

Julie Wilson – Best of Magazine: ‘A passionate moving play one minute and tears of laughter the next; very well written by a local writer, beautifully and marvellously acted with just three actors who played a number of roles each. There was lovely original music which added to the clever imagery that was used as well. I would highly recommend anyone to go and see this. I enjoyed every minute and got lost in the stories and lives of each of the characters.’

Rotary Club Presentations - AsOne Theatre Productions have been presented with two cheques of £750 each from the Weymouth Rotary Club and the Melcome Regis Rotary Club to support the Hey Baby Baby! teenage pregnancy project into South Dorset Schools. These donations will allow sustainment of the project and further performances at schools in Weymouth. The cheques were presented by the President of each club at the opening performance of the Hey Baby! play at the Royal Manaor Theatre on 19th March.

Hey Baby! Tour Opens - Hey Baby! Tour opens at the Royal Manor Theatre Portland on 19th March. For tour dates and pictures - see the Current Productions page - link below.

Hey Baby! Photographs please click link

Hey Baby! Rehearsed Play reading - A rehearsed reading of the first draft of Hey Baby! - AsOne's new commision by Dorset based playwright, Nell Denton took place at the Warehouse Studio on Thursday 15th January prior to the start of the company's spring tour. An invited audience were asked to provide feedback to assist in the development of the play. Stephanie Murdock commented : "Very innovative way of conveying womens voices - wonderful, wonderful music". Richard Lawson of Dorset Artsreach said; " Even as a man I found it very engaging; I was able to identify with all of the characters"