Life Mooches On

Life mooches on...

Fun under the stars with CJ Dennis
Written by CJ Dennis
Scripted and Directed by Hellie Turner

 

Beneath the splendid twinkle of the Milky Way, kompany M proudly performs for your amusement and delight, a charming selection of CJ Dennis’ humorous poetry.

For the first time at Taylor’s Art and Coffee House, kompany M ventures out of the shed for a night of family fun and frivolity, presenting a dinner show on an outside stage against a moonlit sky.  With a delectable gourmet barbecue, patrons are invited to bring along a bottle of wine, and savour the culinary delights and the light-hearted yarns of an Australian favourite.

The prolific ‘Den’ first dipped his lid to Australia in the shadow of WW1.  As a dexterous rhymster and begetter of quaint ideas he remains highly esteemed, along with Banjo Patterson and Henry Lawson.  Dennis was a lover of human nature, utilising his rich humour to demonstrate a fine feeling for his fellow man.  Once heralded as an Australian Robert Burns … or the everyman’s poet … CJ Dennis very aptly portrayed the emotional truth, spirit and sentiment of the difficult times in which he wrote … infusing his work with a sweet sentimentality that captured the hearts of many … child and adult alike. His unique brand of colloquial humour and clever satire attracted deep and universal affection from the Aussie public, an affection that still abounds today.

And so … do yourself a favour and let the mega-talented Luke Hewitt, Peter Holland and Leanne Page bring colour and life to the enduring words of this ‘national treasure’, in a joyful evening of great food and lively entertainment under the stars. 

A splendidly amusing summer night for the whole family!

Script/ Director:      Hellie Turner
Featuring:               Luke Hewitt, Peter Holland and Leanne Page
Technical Director:   Chris Heald
Performances:        Gates open 6:30pm
                             February 2009:  Thur 12, Fri 13, Sat 14, Fri 20, Sat 21, Fri 27, Sat 28
Venue:                  Taylor’s Art and Coffee House
                            510 Great Northern Highway, Middle Swan (next door to Waldecks)
Tickets:                 $50 all tickets – Includes show and gourmet barbecue, salad +bread
                            BYO Alcohol/Drinks – Dessert and coffee extra
Bookings:              9274 0384 for all bookings
                            Bookings are essential