(Dave
Starke)
Northlands Bowling Club in Durban North in association
with The Rhumbelow Theatre will present Leonard
Cohen - A Tribute on December 7, 2019.
Leonard
Cohen – A Tribute is an exploration of the life and
works of the late Leonard Cohen. It features his music and poetry interspersed
with anecdotes from his life and other literary writings.
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? That was released just before his death. The text for the
show was researched and written by Perran Hahndiek and is performed by Dave
Starke.
The show 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.
The show takes place at 20h00 on December
7, 2019. at the Northlands Bowling Club, 50 Margaret Maytom Avenue, Durban
North. (Venue opens 90 minutes before show for drinks)
Tickets R150 (R130 pensioners and students
with a valid student card). Contact Roland for large group booking discounts –
20 or more. Bring food picnic baskets. Bar available (no alcohol may be brought
on to the premises). There is limited secure parking available with car guards
on duty. Booking is essential through Computicket or e-mail Roland on 082 499
8636, e-mail: roland@stansell.co.za or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com