(Left: Tonya Koenderman)
Hot off two sold-out performances at the 2024 Hilton Arts Festival, Tonya Koenderman, celebrated as "one of the hottest properties on the cabaret circuit," is set to captivate the KZN Midlands once again this October.
With five performances scheduled in Pietermaritzburg, Howick, and Hilton, Koenderman’s shows promise to be an unmissable blend of glamour, humour, and world-class entertainment.
Tonya Koenderman has been a leading figure in South African entertainment for years.
She had the great honour of being the only local artist to star in the Sun City sensation, Beyond Belief, which ran for 16 months at the Sun City Extravaganza - in which again she impersonated the legendary Liza Minnelli, her favourite artist.
She also impersonated Liza in the look-alike, sound-alike show, Stars in your Eyes, which ran for two seasons at the Carousel. Tonya has worked extensively for Sun International in numerous extravaganzas throughout South Africa and has performed across the globe, from Australia to Morocco. Her extensive career includes a variety of solo cabarets, such as A Night In Paris, Liza with a T, and When Jazz Was King. She is also a sought-after performer in the corporate scene, captivating audiences from Investec to Virgin Active.
(Right: Tonya Koenderman in “Growing Old”)
Show Dates:
October 19 - The Old Mushroom Farm, Howick: Public
performance of Born To Diva
October 20 - Amberglen: Private performance of Songbirds of the Golden Era
October 26 - Epworth, Pietermaritzburg: Private performance
of Born to Diva
For tickets to the Mushroom Farm and The Knoll: WhatsApp 082 379 8070 or email toat@mweb.co.za
About the Shows...
A musical extravaganza featuring dazzling costumes and
thrilling performances, Born To Diva
showcases Koenderman's interpretations of iconic divas such as Tina Turner,
Shirley Bassey, Bette Midler, Celine Dion, Edith Piaf and Liza Minnelli. The
show includes timeless hits like Diamonds
are Forever, Simply The Best, No Regrets and New York, New York, alongside Koenderman’s cheeky twists on songs
like A Few of My Favourite Things.
Critics have raved about the show, calling it “Sizzling!”, “Captivating,” and
“Top-class cabaret. Born To Diva has
enchanted audiences across South Africa and beyond, receiving standing ovations
and rave reviews. (Songbirds of the
Golden Era is an adaptation of Born
to Diva for a private audience)
Growing Old
Disgracefully
Having sold out twice at the Hilton Arts Festival this year,
Growing Old Disgracefully is a
hilarious-yet-poignant exploration of ageing. Do you put your car keys in the
fridge? Do you walk into a room and forget why you went there in the first
place? Are your arms starting to resemble bat wings? You are not alone! Come
enjoy a glass of wine or six with this pint-sized dynamo and enjoy a show
filled with laughter and just a few tears. This performance is sure to leave
you with a smile on your face and a few new laugh lines (apologies in
advance!).
For more information, contact Charles Webster on 082 331 7271.