Karen and I attended the Brisbane Powerhouse last night to watch the musical What Rhymes With Cars And Girls? When people think musicals they might imagine scores of extra and massive production values. This musical had two performers on stage backed up by a band of three musicians telling a love story in an intimately sized theatre. Based on the album of the same name by Tim Rodgers (You Am I), playwright Aidan Fennessy has written a story that sparkles with witty wordplay and telling insight. Never more powerful though than when it echoes the struggles and dreams only too familiar to audiences. I loved it, and the two performers Johhny Carr and Sophie Rose at the centre of telling it.
You can read more of my thoughts here http://scenestr.com.au/arts/what-rhymes-with-cars-and-girls-review-brisbane-powerhouse-20171026 and I was lucky enough to interview Aidan Fennessy earlier which you can read here http://scenestr.com.au/arts/what-rhymes-with-cars-and-girls-from-an-album-to-a-stage-show
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They do well to get such a story across with a small cast, and few musicians. Glad to hear you enjoyed the performance, and it was a very good review.
Best wishes, Pete.
That is very kind Pete, paring it down feels right for the story and is very effective. But when you got that few on stage, they have got to bring it and they did.
I haven’t seen this film, but I enjoy reading about new things to look out for. I’m glad you are a returning contributor for Scenestr. I liked your review.
Me too Cindy, 🙂 quite pleased with number of opportunities I have been afforded. The stage musical is a production of Melbourne Theatre Company and this tour is the first time they’re taking it to other cities. I doubt it will reach your shores but who knows? It’s really good. Would be interesting to do a similar thing with an American indie musician’s cult album. I’m glad you liked the review.