Barbie Meyer at the Rhumbelow Theatre

Leopards & Liars: Brace yourselves for hilarious storytelling at the hands of two sassy and veld-skoen clad gals, Barbie Meyer and Lorna Burd. They will delight and surprise you with the extraordinary life and works of one of South Africa’s literary masters: Herman Charles Bosman.

You will be taken on a comic journey through Bosman’s short stories as well as gain insight into his cowboyish, controversial & colourful life.

Written & compiled by Barbie Meyer. Directed by Bets Basson.

Running Time: 58 min

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Wild & Fragrant: “It does strange things to your mind, the Marico moon, and in your heart are wild and fragrant fancies…” Herman Charles Bosman.

Expect comical and witty storytelling through the mouth of a rather attractive, veldskoen-clad blonde ‘Oom Schalk’ as well as through the eyes of a whimsical (and often wicked!) veld maiden. A little romantic, a little wistful but of course touched with Bosman’s unmistakable irony, humour and wit.
Written, compiled and performed by Barbie Meyer. Directed by Bets Basson.

Running Time: 56 min

HEALTH WARNING: The quality of video recordings and the age and size of performers may vary depending on when the video was recorded.

Bosman’s Veld Maiden: An intoxicating blend of humour, irony & wit. Alluring Marico ghosts, countless bottles of mampoer and elusive romances – both funny and enthralling - this is undoubtedly South African storytelling at its best!

Herman Charles Bosman’s hilarious stories are brought to life by the comical veld maiden herself – Barbie Meyer.

Written, compiled & performed by Barbie Meyer. Directed by Bets Basson.
Running Time: 60 min

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Bosman in the Gallows: Powerful, witty, courageous and in places, just darn funny! This is Barbie Meyer at her best – performing the works of legendary SA writer Herman Charles Bosman.

Starting with a hilarious ‘lesson’ on prison slang - Barbie then begins the ‘real show’ as she calls it – an incredible journey based on the Bosman’s semi-autographical book ‘Cold Stone Jug’. This iconic book was written after HC Bosman spent time in prison for murdering his step-brother.

Written, performed and compiled by Barbie Meyer. Narrated by Jonathan Brauteseth. Directed by Bets Basson.

Running Time: 65 min

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Barbie is often asked which of Herman Charles Bosman’s short stories are her favourite. Well here it is! Set in the Groot Marico region of South Africa and spoken through the mouth of Oom Schalk Lourens. A love story of sorts where Schalk is bewitched by a pretty girl. Barbie’s timing is impeccable and her love for the words shines through every pause and snort! Directed by Marke Meyer.

Please note the running time is 28 min

HEALTH WARNING: The quality of video recordings and the age and size of performers may vary depending on when the video was recorded.

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Bosman’s Women: Three wives and a bohemian lifestyle – Herman Charles Bosman’s private life was decidedly thorny. Some called him a genius other called him a criminal but one certainty was that it was intoxicating being a Bosman woman – in or out of his stories!

Featuring Barbie Meyer & Lorna Burd. Written & compiled by Barbie Meyer. Directed by Bets Basson.

Running Time: 70 min

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