Nordic Black Theatre presents MATATA: Poverty Slaps, But We Slap Back Harder!
October 29th - November 8th
Hollendergata 8, Oslo, Grønland
After sold-out shows and an enthusiastic audience reception at Gamle Munch in February 2025, we are proud to welcome MATATA back – this time on home ground at Nordic Black Theatre. The performance is part of our strong, long-term collaboration with Oslo World , which has helped highlight international music and performing arts in Oslo.
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.
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
On stage
Fredrick Milanya
Festus Mwenda
Richard Mathu
Marcus Ojiambo
Collins Milanya
Gordon Odhiambo
Sankung Jobarteh
Kevin Vadsten
Thomas Mathiesen Dulsrud
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
Grafic Design: Sarah Rezayat
Video Technician: Mohammad Abdallah Mohammad Alqaise
Poster painting: Parsa Safi
Communication/PR: Kamelia Javadi
Ass. Producer: Emily Aida Ceesay
Producer: Jarl Solberg
Music Lyrics:
Slave Mill: Damian Marley / MATATA
Amina: MATATA / Burna Boy
Mwene Nyaga: Kwame Rigii
En ekstra takk til Rentokil Initial Norges As
You may also like the following events from Nordic Black Theatre & Cafeteatret:
Also check out other
Arts events in Oslo,
Theatre events in Oslo,
Entertainment events in Oslo.
