(Dave Starke)
Presented by Rhumbelow Theatre, Umbilo, this
coming weekend (November 9 to 11), Leonard
Cohen – A Tribute is written by Perran Hahndiek and performed by Dave
Starke.
Leonard Cohen – A Tribute is an exploration
of the life and works of the late Leonard Cohen who died on November
7, 2016. It features his music and poetry interspersed with anecdotes from his
life and other literary writings. You can expect early hits such as Suzanne and So long Maryanne, the haunting Famous
Blue Raincoat and Who By Fire?,
lighter works such as Tower of Song
as well as pieces from his final album You
Want It Darker? which was released just before his death.
The show, which ran at Rhumbelow Theatre last
weekend, had its debut at The Rosebank Theatre in Cape Town where it was sold
out for the duration of its run.
Perran Hahndiek is a writer and poet based in
Cape Town. He studied political science at UCT and is a procedural advisor to
the National Assembly in the South African Parliament.
Dave Starke is a singer and guitarist based in KZN.
He has performed in a number of festivals and shows throughout South Africa and
abroad over the last 20 years. In 2016, he appeared on the first season of The Voice – South Africa. In addition to
performing, Starke also composes music for film and television as well as
running a non-profit performing arts school for underprivileged youth in
southern Zululand.
Performances take place on November 9 and 10 at
20h00 and on November 11 at 14h00. The venue opens 90 minutes before show for
picnic dinner.
Tickets R150. Take along food picnic baskets.
Braais will be available. There is limited secure parking and booking is
essential. A cash bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to the
premises). Rhumbelow Durban is situated at 42 Cunningham Road off Bartle Road
in Umbilo.
Booking is through Computicket or contact Roland
on 082 499 8636, email roland@stansell.za.net (also for group booking discounts
of 20 or more) or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com
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