If It Be Your Will: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen
A poet, a musician, a genius. Leonard Cohen has undoubtedly inspired generations of writers and musicians across the world. For Fringe 2023, local performer Sylvia Cornes (We Belonged Together, Françoise and Friends) brings you 'If It Be Your Will' - a tribute to Leonard Cohen told through poetry and song.
Inspired by Swedish Duo First Aide Kit's live tribute show to Cohen in 2018, Cornes' rendition will include moving interpretations of Cohen's well-known songs accompanied by poems and stories from his colourful life. Featuring an all-star line-up of local musicians, audiences are invited to sit back, relax and enjoy a night of hauntingly beautiful music and poetry.
"Sylvia Cornes could well be crowned Perth's Queen of Bio-Cabaret."
- Stage Whispers, 2021
"A charming stage presence."
- Fringe Feed, 2020
Presented by: Sylvia Cornes
Sylvia Cornes is a local performer and writer whose work aims to promote the contributions of unique and influential artists like Cohen. Cornes' previous Fringe creations - Françoise and Friends (2020,2021) and We Belong(ed) Together (2021) were both sell-out sensations that both delighted and captivated audiences. Cornes' looks forward to delving into a brand new subject for this years Fringe that will undoubtedly draw in music lovers near and far.