Byrone H. Ellis is a politician to match the rottenness of the times. A junior minister in the Free Futures government, he is a self-proclaimed future world dominator who finds himself in a perpetual state of chaos. Amid scandals of elder abuse, a sleepless Byrone juggles media duties and a fresh assignment from his boss Amanda, handling a nuclear waste cover-up and a mass tranquilization program. Past embarrassments, like his infamous brothel scandal, could be offset if only he can keep his shirt on during hologram calls. The day’s going well until a call from the US reveals Rufas has taken his family hostage, demanding all his assets in return for their safety. With his world spinning, Byrone collapses during a swanky soiree attended by political and industry insiders. What does this mean for his future and the lives of his family?
CREDITS
THE NEXT 5 MINUTES was written and directed by Ian Walker, based on the 1990s unpublished novella - Australia Who by Joanne Burns.
Starring Nic Starte as Byrone Ellis. Lauren Hamilton-Neil as Amanda Kildare and Watchphone Siri. Tommy Steele as Fraser The Kiwi Waiter. Tom Wright as Everest Ginsberg. Paul Barry as Doug The TV News Anchor. Elizabeth Kulas as Reporter Judith Dengate. Eliane Davis Morel as Nancy Marcos. Helen O’Connor as Real Estate Ad Voice Over and Spaceport Hologram Voiceover. Ian Walker as Helicopter Pilot.
You also heard Cameron St Clair, Sue Daniel, James Fitzgerald, Jordan Olivier and Rob Kaldor.
Our sound designer is Martin Gallagher. Music written and performed by Elina Godwin. Podcast art by Lauryn Evans. Executive Producers are Bronwyn Mehan and Pariya Taherzadeh.
The show is a co-production between SPINELESS WONDERS, ECHIDNA AUDIO and EAR CANDY MEDIA.
Big thanks to Create NSW, Petria Wallace, Elizabeth Kulas and Fyona Smith.
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