Make a date with Barbie Meyer under the stars

There is a theatrical treat in store for all South Coasters this March.

The Ivungu River Conservancy is delighted to present an evening of stories told by actress Barbie Meyer (AKA Oom Schalk) whose passion has been, for most of her life, the hilarious stories written by Herman Charles Bosman.

Be sure to make a date with Barbie (Bosman) under the stars at the reserve, next to the Uvongo tennis courts on Saturday, March 2 at 18:00. Entrance is free, donations are welcome.

Herman Charles Bosman (1905-1951) was a South African writer and journalist who became famous for capturing the rhythms of backveld Afrikaans speech even though he wrote in English. He is widely regarded as the greatest short story writer to come out of this country. His books are some of the finest in the field of South African literature.

These stories are brought to life by the comical, sassy and often khaki-clad actress Barbie.
Barbie has an uncanny knack for putting these stories across, with an intoxicating blend of humour, irony and wit. Her passion for the author’s short stories is both effervescent and infectious.

“Everyone loves a good story and no one wrote them quite as beautifully, insightfully and downright hilariously as Bosman”, says blonde Barbie Meyer with a twinkle in her eye.

For Bosman fans and the uninitiated alike, this storytelling comes highly recommended having played successfully at the Grahamstown Festival and many other venues and festivals across the country.

Barbie has teamed up with the Ivungu River Conservancy to present a couple of these stories and some good food in an outdoor, around-the-fire, supper theatre format.

“Bosman would have liked that.” Barbie chuckles.
When the conservancy asked Barbie what they should charge and how to cover her expenses, her response was priceless.

“Let’s not charge for a change. Let everyone come for an evening under the stars and those who can will be welcome to donate an amount to the conservancy which they can afford. And if you’re very nice, I’ll share a little of my peach brandy with you!”

Any donations from the evening will go directly to the conservancy to enable the volunteer-run group to continue with the essential work they do in keeping the green areas in and around Uvongo, alien-free, snare-free, litter-free and the Ivungu River Reserve maintained.

Bring your own picnic supper, drinks and a chair or blanket to sit on.
Or, you can opt for a hearty meal, with both meat and veggie options available, which will be available to purchase. To book a bowl, call Sarah on 083 3313866.

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