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Come join me and @bianca.flanders for our writing workshop! New dates - 6 June: Cape Town. 13 June: Johannesburg #writing #workshop #scripts

We've changed our dates to accommodate more Writers! There are still a few spots left, so pop us a mail.❤️

Meet one of our featured authors at the Constantia Literary Festival! We’re delighted to welcome Bianca Flanders, beloved for her heartwarming Pumpkin Series 🎃, a collection of four beautifully crafted books that inspire young readers through themes of kindness, courage, and self-discovery. Her storytelling has captured the imagination of children and families alike, making her a standout voice in South African children’s literature. Join us on 23 May at the Constantia Literary Festival to experience one of her stories brought to life. This is a special opportunity for little readers (and their grown-ups!) to connect with an author whose work continues to nurture a love of reading from an early age. 📚 Not to be missed! @ebcavendish @bianca.flanders #ConstantiaLiteraryFestival #ChildrensBooks #capetownevents #penguinbooks #biancaflanders

WE'RE OPENING TOMORROW NIGHT! Whoo hoo! At Suidoosterfees at Artscape and surrounds. Reasons why you should come and watch 'Karamonkie.' 1. I talk about food. More often than one would expect for a theatre show. 2. There are delicious South African short stories, by delicious South African writers. 3. There are delicious South African illustrations, by delicious South African artists. 4. Said delicious illustrations are in a box, so it's kind of like a sexy picture Book for grown ups. 5. There's music and singing. 6. It's only 30 minutes! 7. It's only R50 Basically, to summarize...if you like food and music and art, and if you're restless and can't sit still for longer than 30 minutes. If you like picture books and sexy stories, and if you're on a budget, then this is right up your alley. It's a little taster of the big, full show. So it's a like a small plate, or an amuse bouche. So basically if you like snacks, and little bites, and can't make up your mind at a restaurant and want to try lots of different things- then ja, this is your jam. Okay, I've run out of reasons. Just come man. It's lekker.

So happy to be part of the 'Right, Let's Write' Team! Bianca is a SAFTA-nominated and award-winning actor, voice artist, writer, producer and director from Cape Town. In 2011 she graduated from UCT with her degree in Theatre and Performance. In 2012, she went on to complete her Post-Graduate Certificate of Education in English and Drama. She works in film, television and theatre. Bianca has performed in various stage productions such as Karamonk, Annie and Helen, Krotoa: Eva van de Kaap, District 6, Kanala, The Demon Bride, Happy New Year, Aunty Merle: The Musical, Orpheus in Africa, In Ongenade, Kristalvlakte, Alice in Wonderland, Niqabi Ninja and Alice in Wonderland. She has also had roles in various films and series such as Juffrou X, Mince Jou Hare, Troukoors, Nêrens Noord Kaap, Frankie and Felipe, Die Byl, Juffrou X, Koffie en Sigarette, Barakat, Swirl, Our Girl, A Christmas Chorus and The Riviera.   In 2021 Bianca wrote and directed her first feature film, Nativity which is available on Showmax. She has also directed directed various theatrical productions and was the co-writer of Pumpkin Finds her Kindness- The Play, Karamonk and An Evening With Lola. Bianca has written a number of children’s books such as The Baboon, The Dassie and the Berries (Available at Wimpy nationwide), Yolisa’s Might Mission (Available on the Gautrain) and is the author of the award winning children’s books, Pumpkin Finds Her Queen, Pumpkin Finds Her Kindness, Pumpkin Finds Her Beat and Pumpkin and the Hidden Heroes. Besides her film, theatre and book work, Bianca has mentored emerging filmmakers through the Silwerskermfees Short Film programme, as well as Curro Create and ATKV. She loves contributing and supporting new talent in the industry, and is fiercely passionate about literacy and the arts in education. Bianca continues to show her support by visiting schools and advocating for reading and arts in education, whenever she can do so. Join us for our writer's workshops. 9 May- Cape Town 11 May- Johannesburg Follow the link to book. /forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsN4bW5n_VZaZrgOBQevRw52lLa5CRPS6lkw7XJ-_3_pQMlQ/viewform

Rehearsals are in full swing for KARAMONKIE! I am so unbelievably happy to be doing this show again. We just started and then I found out I was pregnant. We decided to press the pause button for a little while, and now, she's back! We'll be performing our little amuse bouche (30 minutes of deliciousness) at the Suidoosterfees. The tickets are only R50. I mean come now, in this economy, that's more than a bargain! Book your tickets at Webtickets. Hope to see you there! #Karamonkie #Suidoosterfees #Theatre

The JOY of reading! 🩷🧡💛 #bookbybook #readyodream

Lizé Vosloo is a SAFTA-nominated South African writer, director and filmmaker with extensive experience across television, film and series production. She has written for a range of major local productions, including Diepe Waters, where she served as Head Writer and Assistant Showrunner for Seasons 1 to 3, and continued contributing to Season 4. Her most recent project, Ek, Hy en Jy, a much-loved mini-series for kykNET, further highlights her ability to craft engaging, character-driven stories. Lizé has also directed multiple television films, including Home Affairs: A Christmas Tale, which received a SAFTA nomination for Best TV Film. Beyond her production work, she has mentored emerging filmmakers through the Silwerskermfees short film programme, contributing to the development of new talent in the South African industry. Passionate about storytelling in all its forms, Lizé combines creative vision with practical industry experience, shaping compelling stories for diverse audiences. Join me and @bianca.flanders for our writers’ workshop. 9 May - Cape Town 11 May - Johannesburg [email protected] #writers #stories #storytelling #screenwriting #networking

36 today! I tried to find a cute recent picture of myself and realised I don't have any. My gallery is basically screenshots of books I want to read, and my son's feet, hands, cute face etc. So this will have to do! Here's me in the kitchen with a glass of bubbly, post-bedtime routine and lounge tidying. Birthdays are looking a little different, but I'm feeling reflective today. I've realised that I LOVE my thirties. I have less shits to give, but I give them to things that matter. And I give them wholeheartedly. I am still impatient, but working on it. I've figured that I have quite a lot to offer, but also a lot to learn. I am learning to slow down a little, and appreciate the small things. But I'm also trying hard to ramp it up in certain areas, to be brave and take risks. I have a son who teaches me every day, and a husband who supports my wild and crazy ideas. I am surrounded by the most incredible family and friends who have been a soft place to land when life gets challenging. I am so grateful to God for my years on this earth and I hope to fulfill all that he has planned for me. To keep playing, to keep trusting. To keep looking for magic. ❤️

I am SO excited to be joining up with the award-winning, most incredibly talented Lizé Vosloo for a writing workshop! PSA: This is for ANYONE who wants to write their script, or has an idea. You do not have to work in the film/theatre industry. You can literally be Carol from accounts and have a lussie to get your script on the page. Space is limited, so get booking!

Celebrating South African Library Week! The Sunflower Library was filled with storytelling magic today, thanks to the Open Book Youth Festival @openbookfest ✨ We had the joy of welcoming Bianca Flanders @bianca.flanders who read her book Pumpkin and the Hidden Heroes. Her comical storytelling, together with the soft sound of wind chimes sprinkled throughout the story, transported our readers straight into Pumpkin’s world 🩷 Our readers designed their own Hidden Hero capes, showing that heroes can be found everywhere - even in the library! Every reader also received their own copy of the book to take home and enjoy - thank you @openbookfest and @bianca.flanders #youthfestival #libraryweek #africanwriters #bookbybook #readtodream

It's so lekker to be performing in Pretoria, but I am missing these two cuties! ❤️