A black and white head shot of Stewart D'Arrietta, looking downwards towards the right, with his hat tipped well down over his face, resembles the great, late Leonard Cohen. Yellow writing which says 'My Leonard Cohen' informs us that this is not an impersonation of Leonard Cohen but rather a show about him and how he has influenced Stewart. Therefore the 'My' in 'My Leonard Cohen'.
Stewart D'Arrietta on piano roars out a Leonard Cohen song whilst backing singer Emily Kelly accompanies him during a live performance. They are both facing left, and Stewart has both hands on the keyboard, whilst singing into the mic and giving the song his all. He's wearing a burgundy Paul Smith suit, crisp white shirt and his signature hat. Emily is standing behind him, also singing full pelt into a standing mic, whilst clapping her hands enthusiastically at the same time. She has long blonde hair, sparkly earrings, and is wearing a low cut little black dress.
A close up of Michael Kluger on piano accordion, engrossed in his playing as he looks to the right towards the lead performer, Stewart D'Arrietta. Piano accordion is a vital element of the show and we have the maestro, in full flight.

My Leonard Cohen

Cabaret • Music
Australia

Stewart D’Arrietta’s My Leonard Cohen shares the poetry, stories, and insights of the great Leonard Cohen with songs such as Tower of Song, Dance Me to The End of Love, First We Take Manhattan and Bird on a Wire. D’Arrietta’s stirring interpretations delight seasoned fans and expose Cohen’s music to new generations. Beneath the roaring bluster and cyclonic musicality, the sinewy strands of romance weave poignant and compelling stories of life, love, lust and loss – this performer’s favourite themes. 

★★★★ ‘Above all, very, very fun’ Broadway Baby

‘Paced-up songs, tango and Texas, hard rock… a style to surprise, satisfy and delight’ Fringe Review

‘Loved songs with a gutsy, gritty blues twang … absolutely fantastic' Edinburgh SG Fringe

Presented by: Stewart D'Arrietta and The Garage International

Stewart D’Arrietta is most recognised for the iconic Lennon Through a Glass Onion, the homage he co-created with John Waters and has consistently performed internationally in various versions since 1992. With Waters he also co-created Reunion and Café Brel. A frequent festival favourite, his larger-than-life presence, irreverent humour and distinctive growl, bring a unique passion and texture to some of the greatest songs and stories ever told.

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