Nordic Black Theatre // MATATA: Poverty Slaps, But We Slap Back Harder 29. okt – 8. nov

29. oktober–8. november kl 19:00, 200 kr / 150 kr (student/honnør/scenekort)

Poverty Slaps, But We Slap Back Harder is a raw, honest celebration of survival, where hope refuses to die, and humor becomes a weapon against despair. It’s about people who build worlds out of nothing, about the courage to dance even when the music stops. This play captures the fight for survival, success, and identity—showing that even in the darkest corners, dreams can shine bright.

Listen to Freddy Milanya and Assistant director Terese Mungai-Foyn talk about the play at NRK P2, Studio2 from 15:17. (February 2025)

The performance is in English

Playing
29th of October, Wednesday 7:00pm
30th of October, Thursday 7:00pm
31st of October, Friday 7:00pm
1st of November, Saturday 7:00pm
2nd of November, Sunday 7:00pm
3rd of November, Monday 7:00pm
4th of November, Tuesday 7:00pm
5th of November, Wednesday 7:00pm
6th of November, Thursday 7:00pm
7th of November, Friday 7:00pm
8th of November, Saturday 7:00pm

Foto: Ingrid Fadnes


On stage
Fredrick Milanya
Festus Mwenda 
Richard Mathu 
Marcus Ojiambo 
Collins Milanya 
Gordon Odhiambo

Director: Cliff A. Moustache
Script: MATATA and Cliff A. Moustache
Choreographer: Bright Wamwanduka
Light designer: Theodoros Kyratzis
Scenographer: Jad El Khoury
Costume designer: Emmanuel Prempeh
Projection Design: Ceng Teng Liew
Video footage from Kenya: Dennis Katabira

Music Lyrics:
Slave Mill: Damian Marley / MATATA
Amina: MATATA / Burna Boy
Mwene Nyaga: Kwame Rigii

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