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

Premiere during Oslo Pride 2025!

Playing 24th to 28th of June
Doors 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, living and observing what is going on in James Baldwin Giovanni´s Room new version.

The performance is in English.

On Stage:

John Guillermo

Shaad Qureshi

Gloria Huwiler

Ali Djabbary

Magne Skjævesland

Varun Nakain

Inspired by Neil Bartlett for BBC Radio play

Dramatized/Dir.: Cliff A. Moustache

Voice of David’s father: Varun Nakain

Light/Scenography: Shiva Sherveh

Costume Designer: Emmanuel Prempeh

Video: Sarah Rezayat

Painting: Zoya Taylor

Producer: Jarl Solberg

PR/Communication: Kamelia Javadi

Thanks to Riksteatret for props.