Growing Old Disgracefully

In Growing Old Disgracefully, celebrated international cabaret artist Tonya Koenderman takes to the stage with a frank, funny, and delightfully irreverent look at the trials and triumphs of ageing. Following sell-out performances across Cape Town, the Midlands, Gauteng, and the Hilton Festival, this hit show now comes to RedFest2025.

With sharp wit and charm, Koenderman tackles everything from misplaced car keys to forgotten reasons for walking into a room - all set to a soundtrack of reimagined classics. From a tongue-in-cheek reboot of These Are a Few of My Favourite Things to a hilariously updated All About That Bass, and a memory-challenged twist on Memory from Cats, every number is packed with laughs and unexpected heart.

Growing Old Disgracefully is a joyous, wine-worthy celebration of laughter, honesty, and the art of ageing boldly. Come for the music, stay for the mayhem - and don’t blame us for the new laugh lines.