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Wild & Fragrant15 July, 2008 Slipping in and out of clothes and characters, Barbie Meyer gives a delicious taste of Herman Charles Bosman’s hilarious stories and life. Capturing everything from Bosman’s hard bull-denim pants of solitary confinement and the raw nakedness of Africa, to his sensual women of the veld, this piece is as fresh as the colours on the washing line - don’t miss it. Wild & Fragrant is Meyer’s eagerly awaited third show on one of S.A.’s finest literary masters: Herman Charles Bosman. Meyer has always been a fan of Bosman. "His work gets under your skin - I’ve been hooked since I was a little girl. After every show I’m always left wanting to explore just a little more, wanting to re-read a story or another poem.” She attributes this to her constant portrayal of his work. “I work on other pieces but always seem to come back to Bosman’s stories - it’s like coming home,” says Meyer. 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 by some 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. Whether you have read Bosman’s works or not, Wild & Fragrant will no doubt delight and surprise you. It is challenging, brilliantly written and eminently entertaining. The formidable and talented Bets Basson directs the show. Basson is a former speech and drama critic. She was also the Head of the Drama department at the Johannesburg College of Education’s Center for Gifted Children. She is an honoury member of the Board of Adjudicators at the Speech & Drama College of S.A. and has published three books on drama. She has directed both of Meyer’s previous Bosman successes, which were performed countrywide. Audiences can expect comical and witty storytelling through the mouth of a rather attractive blonde khaki boer as well as through the eyes of a veld maiden. A little romantic, very sensual but of course touched with Bosman’s unmistakable irony, humour and wit. "It does strange things to your mind, the Marico moon, and in your heart are wild and fragrant fancies..." Herman Charles Bosman Venue: Rhumbelow Theatre Date: Friday 25 July 2008 Picnic & Braai 7.00 pm Show starts 8.00 pm Bookings: R70.00 each For bookings email Roland for bookings at roland@stansell.za.net or contact him on 082 499 8636. Visit http://www.rhumbelow.za.net for information on upcoming shows.
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