Nordic Black Theatre // Varun Puppeteer in James Baldwin: Giovanni's Room 24.-28. juni

Premiere during Oslo Pride 2025! Playing 24th to 28th of JuneDoors open 18:00, start 19:00 David, a young American in 1950´s in Paris. He is waiting for his fiancée, Hella to return from her holiday in Spain. But when David meets Giovanni, a handsome Italian barman, the two are drawn into an intense affair. Upon the return of Hella back to Paris, David rejects Giovanni for a safe future as a married man. His decision eventually brings tragedy. This new version of Giovanni´s Room we will meet Varun Puppeteer. The puppet is a mysterious spirit – a lasting memory of James Baldwin, also reflected in Giovanni’s Room’s feminine, dark, and nourishing energy. The performance is in English. On Stage: Shaad Qureshi Gloria Zewelanji Raen Oscar Jean Ali Djabbary Magne Skjævesland Varun Narain Julius Lind Ola Erlien Elias Tafjord Jason Nemor Harden Inspired by Neil Bartlett for BBC Radio play Dramatized/Dir.: Cliff A. Moustache Ass. Director: Mohammad Abdallah Mohammad Alqaise Voice of David’s father: Jason Nemor Harden Light/Scenography: Shiva Sherveh Costume Designer: Emmanuel Prempeh Makeup: Yuka Ito Video: Mohammad Abdallah Mohammad Alqaise Painting: Zoya Taylor Props: Cornelius Bergersen PR/Communication: Kamelia Javadi Producer: Jarl Solberg