Ten Tonne Sparrow Search For The Perfect Love Song In A Post-Truth World

From 18th-29th July at PACT theatre in Erskineville, Ten Tonne Sparrow will present the world-premiere production of the charmingly sincere and touchingly funny Love Song Dedications (without Richard Mercer).

Created by, and starring, multi-disciplinary artists Tom Hogan and Bonnie Leigh-Dodds, the production was inspired by their lament for the long-lost radio show, Love Song Dedications, and its elusive former host.

Richard Mercer's radio show ran nightly across Australia's East Coast between 1997 and 2013. Over 17 years, Mercer's trademark baritone voice welcomed the lovelorn and lovestruck as they called in to dedicate a song and speak to the man who was at once counsellor and cupid.

After listening to thousands of these personal dedications, and hundreds of heartfelt songs about unrequited love and the greatest love all, Tom and Bonnie are on a quest to find the perfect love song... objectively. Love Song Dedications (without Richard Mercer) offers the ultimate therapeutic playlist.

Tom Hogan said, "We really want you to feel like you're hanging out with friends, diving deep into these weird and bombastic songs, what they mean, and how we all feel we have ownership over them. Even amongst the muck of social media and contemporary life, music is so present in our lives that this show feels like a joyous celebration of friendship, love and sincerity."

Love Song Dedications (without Richard Mercer) is made in conjunction with the podcast mini-series Missing Richard Mercer.

What: Love Song Dedications (without Richard Mercer)
When: 7pm from Wednesday 18th to Sunday 29th July
Venue: PACT Centre for Emerging Artists - 107 Railway Parade, Erskineville
Tickets: $30 for standard and $20 for concession, via MissingRichardMercer.com