Call Me A Diva is a sparkling celebration of the women who shaped music history.
Think glittering gowns, satin gloves, big hair, and powerhouse vocals. Three exceptional performers – Emma Amber, Taylyn Miller, and Anja Taljaard and one charming emcee - Ethan Saunders bring their extensive experience in both musical theatre and solo performance to the stage in a thrilling cabaret-style journey through the divas of the last century.
From the soul-stirring power of Aretha Franklin to the country charm of Dolly Parton, the timeless ballads of Celine Dion, the pop brilliance of Shania Twain, the unmatched voice of Whitney Houston, and more – this show pays tribute to the icons we know and love.
Audiences can expect exquisite three-part harmonies, dazzling solo numbers, heartfelt moments that move you to tears, and bold, high-energy performances enhanced with choreography. Along the way, the divas share stories, history, and humour, making for an experience that is as informative as it is entertaining.
Call Me A Diva is more than just a concert – it’s a glittering, emotional, and joyful journey through the legacy of music’s most unforgettable women.
Production Credits
Written by Emma Amber
Musical Direction by Jo-Mari Malan
Directed by Emma Amber
Performed by Anja Taljaard, Emma Amber, Taylyn Miller and Ethan Saunders
About the Artists
Emma Amber - Writer, Director and Performer
Emma Amber is the founder of Origen Productions and a Fleur du Cap-nominated director for The Marvelous Wonderettes, in which she also performed the role of Cindy Lou, touring across South Africa. She is our Golden Age Diva in Call me a Diva.
Her play Love Me, Feed Me, Never Leave Me, which she wrote and directed, received an Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival 2025.
She is also the writer and director of Trial and Error, performed at the Baxter Masambe Theatre. Recent performance credits include ‘Fiona’ in Byron Bure’s ‘Shrek the Musical’ and ‘Cindy Lou’ in ‘The Jingle Belles’ at Daphne Kuhn’s Theatre on the Square.
Her play Love Me, Feed Me, Never Leave Me, which she wrote and directed, received an Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival 2025.
She is also the writer and director of Trial and Error, performed at the Baxter Masambe Theatre. Recent performance credits include ‘Fiona’ in Byron Bure’s ‘Shrek the Musical’ and ‘Cindy Lou’ in ‘The Jingle Belles’ at Daphne Kuhn’s Theatre on the Square.
Anja Taljaard - Performer
Award-winning Cape Town actress, voice-over artist, and vocalist Anja Taljaard is our Rebel Rocker in Call me a Diva.
She has achieved significant success in South African film, earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actress for ‘Juffrou X’ at the Silwerskerm Festival and winning Best Actress at the South African Independent Film Festival for her performance in ‘Hier’.
Her additional film credits include ‘Nicola’ in ‘Khaki Fever’, ‘Evie’ in ‘Glasshouse’, ‘Henda’ in ‘Niggies’, and more.
Anja was also part of the Ovation Award-winning run of Love Me, Feed Me, Never Leave Me at the National Arts Festival, as well as its Cape Town and Johannesburg runs.
Taylyn Miller - Performer
Taylyn Miller, a Waterfront Theatre College-trained actress, singer, and improvisation performer is our Pop Princess in Call me a Diva.
Her theatre credits include ‘Suzy’ in ‘The Jingle Belles’ at Daphne Kuhn’s Theatre on the Square, the Drama Factory run of The Marvelous Wonderettes as ‘Suzy’, and ‘Kitty Devlin’ in Michaela Richards’ ‘Who Done Did It’ at Die Koelkamers Theatre, Drama Factory, and Theatre Arts.
Ethan Saunders - Emcee and Performer
Ethan is a versatile actor trained at The Byron Bure Academy of Arts. He has has a strong background as a film actor, having worked on international franchises such as 'How to make a killing' with Glen Powell, Tubi's 'Killer body count' and Malcolm Venvill's 'Churchhill at war'.
His recent theatre credits include 'Lord Farquaad' in Byron Bure's 'Shrek the musical' (2025) 'Detective Oppenheimer' in Michaela Richards' 'Who done did it' (2025) and 'Simon' in 'Trial and Error' by Emma Amber. (2024)
Trailer
- Venue: Beethoven Room
- Location: Rhodes Music Department
- Ticket price: ZAR 120.00
- Programme type: The Fringe
- Genre: Cabaret & Musical Theatre
- Duration: 60 minutes
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Ages:
ALL AGES
