Varun Puppeteer in James Baldwin: Giovanni’s Room

Premiere during Oslo Pride 2025!

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.

Playing 24th to 28th of June
Doors open 18:00, start 19:00

Suitable from 16 years and up.

Get your ticket here.

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: Sarah Rezayat

Painting: Zoya Taylor

Props: Cornelius Bergersen

PR/Communication: Kamelia Javadi

Producer: Jarl Solberg