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Streisand serenades local audience

SAXONWOLD – Thanks to the Historic Documentary Film Society, the community enjoyed the sweet melodies of Barbra Streisand through a special screening of one of her concerts.

The much-anticipated screening of Barbra Streisand’s concert at Arrowhead Park, Anaheim was every bit of joy it promised.

Melody Bracey wit Rosalie Lotis. Photo: Neo Phashe

Hosted by the Historic Documentary Film Society, who have hosted many other screenings such as a documentary of Audrey Hepburn and, quite memorably, one of The Queen that showed rare at-home films taken on her cine camera.

Twin sisters, Peggy Chapman and Pat Mark. Photo: Neo Phashe

As with the many screenings, this Streisand one was also held at the Ditsong Museum of Military History to an audience that absolutely enjoyed the legendary performer’s music.

Marilyx Stafford-Mayer with Cheryl Phillips. Photo: Neo Phashe

This screening was quite important to the organisers as it was to honour Streisand’s 80th birthday. The multi-talented entertainer is said to have established a legendary breakthrough when she, for the first time in history, after having starred in her first film, tied with Katharine Hepburn for Best Actress award at the 1969 Oscars for her role in Funny Girl.

Co-founders of the Historic Documentary Film Society, Selwyn Klass and Henni Erasmus with Second Innings co-ordinator, Grecia Gabriel. Photo: Neo Phashe

Now, close to 60 years later, Funny Girl is going back to Broadway and opening night will fall on the star’s 80th birthday.

Daisy Morris with Carol van Schalkwyk and Denise Oshea. Photo: Neo Phashe

The audience was excited to share in the celebration of this artist’s life’s work so far. After the screening, they all enjoyed a lavish tea supplied by The Perfect Cup.

Jewel Gold wears her favourite Barbra Streisand T-shirt. Photo: Neo Phashe

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