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Schreiner was a fierce believer in equality. Not only did she fight for women to gain equality with men, she actively campaigned for racial equality as well. Her free-spirited thoughts on sex, gender and marriage continue to surprise her readers.
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Olive Schreiner, a former resident of Cradock, continues to amaze researchers.
On 16 June Jade Munslow Ong (University of Salford, UK), Sanja Nivesjo (University of Salford, UK) and Andrew van der Vlies (University of Adelaide, Australia) will be joined by local scholars Paul Walters, Jeremy Fogg, Dan Wylie and Bev Thomas who will share their latest insights into a thinker who was a century ahead of her time.
Schreiner was a fierce believer in equality. Not only did she fight for women to gain equality with men, she actively campaigned for racial equality as well. Her free-spirited thoughts on sex, gender and marriage continue to surprise her readers.
The annual Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival has become a firm favourite for literati and for families who need a break from the city. When better to experience the art of stoepsitting and storytelling, as well as warm friendships, than during a knypkoue Karoo winter in Cradock?
From 15 to 18 June story lovers and love stories will mingle with academics, movie makers and robot coders to make the 2023 edition of the Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival unforgettable.
The event opens with visits to the Schreiner House Museum, a Cradock Writers’ Exhibition at the Fish River Museum and a Karoo Artwork Exhibition at the Victoria Manor.
On the evening of 15 June the beautiful Victoria Manor presents a dinner-theatre production with stoepstories on the main menu.
On 16 June the movie All that is buried, partly shot in Cradock, will be screened. Directors Simon Stanton-Sharma and Maire Tracey will be on hand to discuss their film, and then they will run a workshop for young filmmakers. The workshop is sponsored by AVBOB. Every year, through the generous support of The AVBOB Poetry Project, immersive training sessions are presented to groups of Creative Arts and Languages educators – in three language groups (English, Afrikaans and Xhosa).
AVBOB also sponsors a workshop on how to embark on a journey creating a children’s book, while Lize-Marie Lombard, in conjunction with CCET, will introduce attendees to the language of coding and robotics.
The day will end with a ménage à trois. Devon Florence, Garreth Robinson and Bridget Harrison will explain the everlasting love story of Clara Schuman, Robert Schuman and Johannes Brahms. This will happen while the audience enjoys a decadent meal befitting a classic tale of passion.
On 17 June the AVBOB writers’ workshops will continue.
Tony Jackman will interview Ari Seirlis, Crystal Warren and Ian Sutherland, while Izak de Vries will interview Dean Allen and Briony Chisholm. Expect valuable tips on writing and publishing during these sessions! De Vries will also chat to local authors Rory Riordan, Jimmy Saaimans, Clarisse Benjamin.
Janet Kingwell and Zongile Matshoba will host the Karoo Artwork Exhibition and an isiXhosa digital exhibition.
Then the irrepressible Chris and Julie du Toit will take attendees on a virtual Karoo travel show with their photographs and stories.
Love will return to the stage when Des Lindberg joins Tony Jackman and Melina Smith for songs and stories on that warm, fuzzy thing called … love! This will, once again, be accompanied by a delicious dinner.
On Sunday morning breakfast will be offered. Attendees will then be free to explore the town and the nearby National Mountain Zebra Park before heading home.
Perhaps it is time to book that long weekend away in the Karoo?
For more information and bookings, contact reservations@tuishuise.co.za.
* The programmme
Thursday 15 June | Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival
Main programme: Visits to:
- The Schreiner House Museum
- The Cradock writers’ exhibition at the Fish River Museum
Main programme: Stoepstories & small plates – dinner theatre (R150)
- 19:00 The Vic main stage
- A smorgasbord of stories paired with a delicious bite to eat.
Friday 16 June| Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival
Main programme & the AVBOB Poetry project @SKWF: All that is buried
- 09:00 The Vic main stage
- Screening of the film All that is buried with the directors and the researchers present.
The AVBOB Poetry project @SKWF: Young filmmakers’ workshop
- 10:00 The Vic main stage
- Presented by the crew of All that is buried.
Main programme: Olive Schreiner – delving deeper (morning session)
- 10:30 – 13:00 Schreiner House
- Various papers read by experts.
- Welcome: Bev Thomas, Director AMAZWI
- AMAZWI Poets
- Olive Schreiner: Writing Networks & Global Contexts by Jade Munslow Ong
- Papers are all based on work in a collection yet to be published.
- Presented by Sanja Nivesjo (University of Salford, Manchester/ Uppsala University)
- Paul Walters & Jeremy Fogg and Andrew van der Vlies (University of Adelaide, Australia)
The AVBOB Poetry project @SKWF: The language of coding & robotics
- 11:00 – 13:00 The Vic boardroom
- Lize-Mari Lombard in conjunction with CCET.
The AVBOB Poetry project @SKWF: Creating a children’s book
- 11:00 – 13:00 The Vic breakfast room (Session 1)
Lunch @ Victoria Manor (R100)
The AVBOB Poetry project @SKWF: Creating a children’s book
- 14:00 – 17:00 The Vic breakfast room (Session 2)
Main programme: Olive Schreiner – delving deeper (afternoon session)
- 14:00 – 17:00 Schreiner House
- Ask the experts all the Schreiner questions you have ever wanted to!
Main programme: Ménage à trois – dinner theatre (R150 including dinner)
- Devon Florence, Garreth Robinson and Bridget Harrison about the love story of Clara Schuman, Robert Schuman and Johannes Brahms.
Saturday 17 June | Schreiner Karoo Writers Festival
The AVBOB Poetry project @SKWF: Young writer’s workshop (Free)
- 09:00 The breakfast room
- Presented by the crew of All that is buried.
Main Programme: Couch conversations (R50)
- 10:30 The Vic main stage
- Izak de Vries will interview Dean Allen and Briony Chisholm.
- And local authors Rory Riordan, Jimmy Saaimans, Clarisse Benjamin.
The AVBOB Poetry project @SKWF: Creating a children’s book
- 11:00 – 12:30 The Vic breakfast room (Session 3)
Main Programme: Couch conversations (R150, including a light lunch)
- 12:30 The Vic main stage
- Tony Jackman will interview Ari Seirlis, Crystal Warren and Ian Sutherland over lunch.
The AVBOB Poetry project @SKWF: Creating a children’s book
- 14:00 – 16:00 The Vic breakfast room (Session 4)
Main Programme: Karoo artwork exhibition and isiXhosa digital exhibition
- 14:30 Victoria Manor
- Hosted by Janet Kingwell and Zonglie Matshoba
- Includes Book Launches & meet the authors Rory Riordan, Jimmy Saaimans, Clarisse Benjamin, Elona Rasmeni and more
Main Programme: Karoo travel show
- 17:30 The Vic main stage
- With Chris Marais and Julienne du Toit
Main Programme: What’s love got to do with it? (R150 including dinner)
- 19:00 The Vic main stage
- Des Lindberg, Tony Jackman and Melina Smith for songs and stories on love
For more information and bookings, contact reservations@tuishuise.co.za.
