Melbourne Theatre Co's WHAT RHYMES WITH CARS AND GIRLS Comes to Riverside Theatre

In a Sydney-exclusive, Melbourne Theatre Company's (MTC) critically acclaimed musical What Rhymes with Cars and Girls will be presented by Riverside Theatres from 11th to 14th October as part of its national tour.

An intimate musical gem, What Rhymes with Cars and Girls weaves together the poetic songs from the ARIA award-winning debut solo album by Tim Rogers - the album which cemented the You Am I frontman's formidable reputation as one of Australia's premier songwriters - with words by award-winning playwright Aidan Fennessy.

Under the direction of Clare Watson, the original cast and creative team will return to the stage to bring this contemporary Australian tale of love back to life including the acting and singing talents of Johnny Carr and Sophie Ross, completed with a three-piece band led by musical director Tim Rogers.

What Rhymes with Cars and Girls sees two lovers brought together by a conjunction of the stars and a pizza delivery gone awry. Tash is a smart-mouthed singer in a band and Johnno is a three-time loser from the wrong side of the tracks. But, what do you know? It's love. This urban romance knows that it's never the coming together, it's the holding on.

MTC Artistic Director Brett Sheehy said, "What Rhymes with Cars and Girls going on tour is a testament to Australia's desire for contemporary, home-grown works. When you combine a feel-good love story inspired by an iconic Australian album with some of the country's most charming creative talents, you're bound to create a type of magic that captures the hearts of its audiences, as it did when it premiered in 2015. I have no doubt that it will delight audiences right around the country."

Cast: Johnny Carr and Sophie Ross Musicians: Ben Franz, Xani Kolac Director: Clare Watson Musical Director: Tim Rogers Set Designer: Andrew Bailey Costume Designer: Kate Davis Lighting Designer: Richard Vabre Sound Designer: Russell Goldsmith

What: What Rhymes with Cars and Girls

When: 8pm from 11th to 14th October; and 2pm on 14th October

Location: Riverside Theatres - Corner Church and Market Streets, Parramatta

Tickets: Adult $62, Concession $57, 30 & Under $48. Discounts available for Riverside Theatres' Members. Transaction fees: phone $4.60, web $3.60 and counter $2.60.

Bookings: riversideparramatta.com.au or (02) 8839 3399