Jennifer Hansen being interviewed by Peter Mitchell on Melbourne Weekender (Channel 7) about her acting debut in Chasing Pegasus (a play in ten chords)

Press Coverage

We would like to thank the various newspapers, television programs, reviewers and radio stations for their support of Chasing Pegasus, and have included some of the press coverage below for your interest.


Chasing Pegasus
The Mornington Mail, The Arts with Andrea Ford
19 October, 2006
Short article written by Arts Reviewer, Andrea Ford about the Mt Martha season of Chasing Pegasus

Chasing Pegasus (a play in ten chords)
3RPP FM – The Arts Show

18 October, 2006
The wonderful team of Tina Sist and Bill McLorninan did a half hour interview with writer/director, Sally McLean about the upcoming season of Chasing Pegasus and it’s opening tonight, including a discussion of the highs and lows of staging independent theatre.

Experienced cast strikes a chord
The Mornington Peninsula Leader
17 October, 2006
Article on the upcoming Mt Martha season of Chasing Pegasus, highlighting Ross Ryan’s participation.

Star cast in fringe hit
The Frankston Standard
16 October, 2006
Article on the upcoming season of Chasing Pegasus, highlighting the Frankston/Seaford members of the cast

Chasing Pegasus (a play in ten chords)
3RPP FM – What’s On

13 October, 2006
The very supportive Diana Whaley featured Chasing Pegasus on her afternoon show on 3RPP, giving all the details for the Mt Martha season, information on the cast and ticket booking details. We thank her for her wonderful support of the play!

Pegasus wings into Mt Martha
The Mornington Mail
October 12, 2006
Article on the upcoming Mt Martha season of Chasing Pegasus

Breaking Showbiz News: ‘Chasing Pegasus’ at Mt Martha
Melbourne Observer
October 11, 2006
Article on the upcoming season of Chasing Pegasus at Mt Martha House, Mt Martha written by the wonderful Cheryl Threadgold

Neighbours Stars Take to the Stage
Neighbours.com
October 5, 2006
Article on the official Neighbours site about Bridget Neval’s role in Chasing Pegasus

Chasing Pegasus (a play in ten chords)
ABC 774 – Richard Stubbs

October 4, 2006
Jennifer Hansen had a chat with Richard Stubbs on the Afternoon show (ABC 774) about Chasing Pegasus and her transition to acting from newsreading.

Chasing Pegasus (a play in ten chords)
Vega FM – Breakfast

October 3, 2006
Shaun Micallef, Denise Scott and Dave O’Neill grilled Jennifer Hansen about her theatrical debut in Chasing Pegasus and discussed the show generally.

Chasing Pegasus (a play in ten chords)
by Sally McLean
Arts Hub Australia
Monday, October 02, 2006
“We’re joined by multi-talented playwright, producer, performer Sally McLean, here to tell Arts Hub readers about the trials and triumph of putting on work in a Fringe festival. Sally’s latest work ‘Chasing Pegasus’ is about to hit the stage. But how will she handle an 11th hour sound emergency? Stay tuned for this glimpse into the oft-crazy world of independent production.” – Editor, Vanessa Paech, ArtsHub News

Black Book
“M” Magazine, The Sunday Age

October 1, 2006
Interview with Jennifer Hansen about her favourite aspects of Melbourne. Mention of Chasing Pegasus

Theatre & Shows
“M” Magazine, The Sunday Age
October 1, 2006
Listing with booking details for Chasing Pegasus

Chasing Pegasus (a play in ten chords)
3AW – The Overnighters

September 27, 2006
The lovely Cheryl Threadgold talked about Chasing Pegasus during her regular segment on Keith McGowan’s The Overnighters on 3AW this morning. We would like to thank Cheryl very much for her generous support of the play.

My Family Album
The Sunday Herald Sun
September 24, 2006
Short feature on Jennifer Hansen which looks back on her life so far through pictures from her family album, as well as what she’s up to at the present – including performing in Chasing Pegasus

Melbourne Weekender
Channel Seven
Mitch’s Melb : Fringe Festival
Saturday, September 23, 2006
TV Interview with Jennifer Hansen about making her theatre debut as part of the cast of Chasing Pegasus at the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Cheeky actor gets scream role
Free Press Leader
September 20, 2006
Article on actress Bridget Neval (playing “Amelia”), talking about her new film role and Chasing Pegasus

From a different script
The Age Green Guide
September 7, 2006
A short article on Jennifer Hansen playing the role of “Franklin” in Chasing Pegasus and Ross Ryan performing on stage.

Chasing Pegasus (a play in ten chords)
Metro News
September 1, 2006
A promotional article on Chasing Pegasus, offering free tickets to the preview show on Tuesday, October 3

Jen Hansen’s Chasing Pegasus
Ros Reine’s Gossip
August 26th, 2006
Article about Jennifer Hansen, Bridget Neval and Ross Ryan performing in Chasing Pegasus

Fiona Byrne – “Whispers” Column
The Sunday Herald Sun
July 30, 2006
Short piece on Jennifer Hansen being cast in Chasing Pegasus