For a sneak preview on youtube, click on the following link:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3EPSc9zI3Q

THE SHARE is a poetically brutal exploration of masculinity, sexuality and power within male relationships.

Tex and Sugar are best mates. They have lived together on the streets since they were kids. They are unemployed, broke, bored and angry. They have a unique relationship  - a bond that transcends what many would class as an ordinary friendship.

Tex and Sugar exist outside mainstream society in a world where society's norms do not apply. Their world is one based on survival. But a tip off from a one-eyed kid sets  off a chain reaction of events that will change their lives forever...

Snippets from Reviews:-

"Assisted by Cassandra Backler's minimal design, director Corey McMahon places the action disconcertingly close to the audience, managing the violence and brutal language with a minimum of guignol and maximum emotional effect..This is difficult, bleak theatre, but as always with Keene (and five.point.one) there is a purpose to it." Murray Bramwell, The Australian

"..tightly and sensitively directed by Corey McMahon...Matthew Crook is a fearless but stupid Sugar, arguably his best role to date.....Scott Marcus is an outstanding Tex.........the catalyst of the change of direction and pace is The Kid, played by Cameron Pike, at first likeable and then, in his way, as repulsive as his new-found 'friends' Richard Flynn, Adelaide Theatre Guide

"Corey McMahon directs Keene's script with great balance; moments of tension and abuse are still supported by great moments of humour.....McMahon has understood the beauty of language, and above all else has made it the most important element, emphasized through the use of pausses, silence, and live music, performed and designed by Luke Ashby" Jane Howard, Australian Stage On-Line

"This is gritty theatre that kicks your conscience. It's compelling stuff... Corey McMahan gets the maximum out of his charges on a minimal set in the intimate Bakehouse..There's some real talent working this nihilistic mightmare for every devious angle..."Matt Byrne, The Sunday Mail

"Director Corey McMahon, has assembled a fine cast and crafted a strong piece of theatre that will not quickly be forgotten by those that see it...Scott Marcus is Tex, the more dominant of the pair, while Matthew Crook is Sugar...these two give powerful and convincing performances...Cameron Pike delivers another strong performance as The Kid.....Barry Lenny, GLAM Adelaide

"Cruel and violent with a black comic overlay, The Share by Melbourne playwright Daniel Keene is a riveting hour of theatre....Scott Marcus and Matthew Crook are superb as Tes and Sugar..Cameron Pike invests The Kid with a nerdy street-wisdom that doesn't, however, conceal eithe desperate loneliness, or more disturbingly,  a psychotic streak" Peter Burdon, The Advertiser

Audience warning: Not suitable for people under the age of 16. This production contains graphic violence, coarse language and refers to events which some people may find offensive. Audience discretion is advised.

"Daniel Keene is one of Australia's best playwrights....." The Australian

What critics have said about five.point.one:-

"a brave new theatre company....." The Australian

"groundbreaking, challenging theatre" ....The Advertiser

five.point.one is supported by the Government of South Australia through Arts SA and the Helpmann Academy.

Preview and Free Tix Night Thursday May 20th at 8pm ; Opening Night Friday May 21st at 8pm

"The Share" is brought to you by the same company who produced "Osama the Hero" and "The Under Room" in 2009. 

The Director Corey McMahon won the  "Best Emerging Director" Award from the Adelaide Critics Circle, and Ben Flett (lighting design) was nominated for "Best Technical" in the Adelaide Theatre Guide awards for his work on "Osama the Hero"

Bakehouse Theatre is proudly supported by  AALT (Australian Audio and Lighting Technology) 83734222 www.aalt.com.au