Deborah was born and raised in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. After her first leading role as “Fairy Magic Moment” in a school production at the age of seven,
Deborah was destined to continue exploring the wonders and excitement of the entertainment world. After many years of dance classes, piano lessons, participation in competitions, eisteddfords and recitals, Deborah packed up and left home to embark on the adventure of gaining the experience and knowledge which would mould her into the passionate performer she is today.
1993 |
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GRAHAMSTOWN FESTIVAL |
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THE COMMITMENTS |
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Director - Barry Drenin |
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Role - Immelda - Lead Female Vocalist |
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1993/4 |
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CAPE TOWN – BAXTER THEATRE |
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GREASE |
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Director - Fred Abramse |
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Choreographer - Christopher Kindo |
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Musical Director - Stephan Lombard |
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Role: Patty Simcox |
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1995 |
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CAPE TOWN – BERTIES BIG EASY |
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ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW |
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Musical Director : Calli Housden |
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Role – Columbia |
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And lead vocalist for six piece "Bertie's Big Easy Band" |
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which performed nightly after the show |
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1995 |
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CAPE TOWN – BERTIE’S BIG EASY |
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GREASE |
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Role : Rizzo |
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And lead vocalist for six piece "Bertie's Big Easy Band" |
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which performed nightly after the show |
1995 |
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CAPE TOWN – BERTIE’S BIG EASY |
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ROCK CIRCUS |
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Director : Clive Allardyce |
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Musical Director - Calli Housden |
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Role : Vocalist |
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Based on the origional Rock Circus of London. The show boasted |
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talents such as, Duncan Faure, Wendy Oldfied, Vicky Sampson, |
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Irit Noble, Duck Chowles and Andy Innes ( Lead guitarist for Savuka) |
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1995 |
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CAPE TOWN |
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FRANCOIS & DEBORAH ( duo cover band ) |
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Performing at venues such as Berties Big Easy ( During World Cup Rugby ) |
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Quay4, Cantina Tequila, Mynard Festival ( annual event ) and numerous |
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corporate functions, birthdays and weddings. |
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1995/6 |
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TAUNG SUN & CASINO RESORT |
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DEBORAH & DOUGI ( Duo Cover Band ) |
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3 month contract, performing in the casino. During this period also |
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travelled to the Marula Sun to perform for special events. Also mc'd |
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various game show evenings and events for both Casinos |
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1996/7 |
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SUN CITY CABANAS HOTEL – SUN CITY RESORT |
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DEBORAH & DOUGI ( Duo Cover Band ) |
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12 month contract, performing at the Palm Terrace, Cabanas Hotel. |
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Also performed on various occasions in the "Valley of Waves" |
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1997 |
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SUN CITY - VALLEY OF WAVES - SUN CITY RESORT - KAMP KWENA |
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Children's activities co-ordinator for Kamp Kwena's Children's Programme. |
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1997/8 |
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Returned to Johannesburg and persued a new career opportunity |
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1999/2000 |
JOHANNESBURG |
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FULL CIRCLE ( Duo Cover band with Glen Coker ) |
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Performing at popular venues in and around Johannesburg. |
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Included, Foxy's, Cantinas, Tempos, Senior Frog, Smugglers Rest, Kegs |
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Firkin ( Centurian ) amongst others including corporate functions and private |
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parties and events |
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2000 |
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Millenium gig : PEACANWOOD GOLF ESTATE – NEW YEARS EVE |
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2000 |
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JOHANNESBURG |
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AXIS ( Duo Cover band with Adrien Beecham ) |
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This duo also performed at various popular venues in and around Johannesburg |
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2000 |
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DUBAI – UAE |
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3 Month Contract – Hotel nightclub |
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5 piece South African Band - Joined up once again with Francois Du Plessis |
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And other artists. Returned to South Africa in July and decided to rest for a period
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2000/1 |
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MAGALIESBURG – VALLEY LODGE COUNTRY ESTATE |
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NEW YEAR'S EVE |
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First time solo act. |
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2001 |
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JOHANNESBURG |
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DEON & DEBORAH ( Duo Cover Band with Deon Nel ) |
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Performed in and around Johannesburg area, including venues such as |
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"Die Stoep" in Bronkhorstspruit. |
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2002 |
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JOHANNESBURG |
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FAIRGROUND ( Four piece band; Heath Fouche, Connie Rautenbauch, |
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Brendan White and Deborah Dyer ) |
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Performed at various venues in and around Johannesburg before travelling |
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to Oman for a 3 month contract |
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2002 |
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MUSCAT – OMAN – RADDISON SAS HOTEL & CONFERENCE VENUE |
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FAIRGROUND |
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Performed six nights a week in the hotel's night club/sports bar |
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2002 |
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Returned in August and teamed up the various performers such as Tyronne |
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Clarke, Crystal December and Meyer Geldenhys, Cold Coffee. |
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2002 |
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JOHANNESBURG |
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DEBORAH DYER ( Solo Artiste ) |
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Decided to embark on a solo career. |
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2002/3 |
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MAGALIESBURG – VALLEY LODGE COUNTRY ESTATE |
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NEW YEARS EVE |
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Once again performed as a solo artist |
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2003 |
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Johannesburg/Pretoria/Sun City |
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Performed at various venues in and around this region |
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Johannesburg - Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre |
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Pretoria – Atterbury Action Cricket Arena |
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Sun City - News Café and Fish Monger |
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2003 |
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SUN CITY CASINO – SUN CITY RESORT |
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Began six month contract performing in Harlequins bar. |
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Included dates over the Nedbank golf challenge and New Years Eve |
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2004 |
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Johannesburg/Pretoria/Swaziland |
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Returned to work venues in and around these regions |
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Johannesburg - Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre |
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Pretoria - Atterbury Action Cricket Arena |
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Swaziland - Royal Swazi Sun - various corporate and casino functions |
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Ceasars & Graceland - Global Resorts –various casino and resident gigs |
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Sun City – SPAR GROUP FUNCTION 2004 |
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94.7 JOBURG DAY CONCERT – backing vocals for Heinz Winkler
Silverlakes Country Club – Private functions |
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THEBA BANK – voice of Theba Bank Theme with Legoa – White Kweito |
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Seychelles – Private function – Spirit Of Woodstock – Rock Theatre Productions |
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House of Coffees – Olivedale, Jhb & Brooklyn, Pretoria |
2005 |
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Johannesburg - Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre ( Piano ) |
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Pretoria - Atterbury Action Cricket Arena - Regular Wednesday Slot ( Vocals and
Keyboards ) |
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Swaziland - Royal Swazi Sun – Gigi’s Dinner Club; Casino Lounge;
various corporate and casino functions |
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Emporers Palace - Marc Antony's Cigar Lounge - Regular Thursday slot ( vocals
Piano and keyboard) |
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Emporers Palace - Aurilias Resturaunt – Hotel ( Piano ) |
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Monti Casino - Regular Saturday & Sunday Slots and additional Functions ( Vocals
Piano and keyboards ) |
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Silverlakes Country Estate - Awards Ceremony Department of Education |
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Morula Sun - Sun International – Razzaz Cocktail lounge/Night Club |
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Swaziland - Royal Swazi Sun - Casino & Gigis functions |
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Emporors Palace – Voice overs for Theatres, Casino, Promotions and Competitions |
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Emerald Casino – 6 Shooters - Regular Sunday afternoon slot |
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Emerald Casino – High Stakes Bistro – Various functions |
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Hartebeespoort Dam – Le Terazza Bistro – Regular weekend slot |
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Teaching – Fame Academy, music school, Johannesburg – vocal trainer |
2006 |
January |
Took a months break |
2006 |
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Johannesburg - Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre ( Piano ) |
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Pretoria - Atterbury Action Cricket Arena - Regular Wednesday Slot |
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Emerald Casino – 6 Shooters - Regular Sunday afternoon slot |
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Emerald Casino – High Stakes Bistro – Various functions |
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Emporors Palace – Voice overs for Theatres, Casino, Promotions and Competitions |
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Hartebeespoort Dam – Le Terazza Bistro – Regular weekend slot |
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Monti Casino – Regular Friday and Saturday gigs
Carnival City – Regular Saturday afternoon gigs
Teaching – Fame Academy, music school, Johannesburg – vocal trainer |
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Various corporate functions in and around Johannesburg |
SUMMARY 2007 |
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2007 February Muscat Oman, Hotel residency 3 MONTHS, Radisson SAS, Coral Bar |
2007 June - Johannesburg, Monte Casino – Street Musicians, Carnival City – Carnival
Dec Bar and Supersport Bar, Emerald Casino – Six Shooters, Emperors – Marc |
Anthony’s, Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre
Stand in at Barnyard Theatre – Menlyn “Those Were The Days”
Various Corporate Clients include :
SASOL - performed with Leon Shaw Sindikaat |
PEUGEOT – solo gig |
