SUKKER
SUKKER delves into Norwegian colonial history.
A young, black man arrives in Norway at the end of the 17th century. Simultaneously, we meet a young artist who tries to navigate the challenges she faces in today's Norway. Throughout the performance, we follow this artist in encounters with both historical and fictional characters, across time. With parallel narratives, hard-hitting humor and overlapping time zones, we move through the history of the Afro-diaspora in Norway over 400 years.
Concept, text and directed by Linda Gathu
Scenography by Eli Mai Huang Nesse in collaboration with Linda Gathu
Video by Hamid Waheed
Artistic sparring partner Ingrid Askvik
Sound design by Felipe Ignacio Noriega
Light design by Randiane Sandboe and Maja Bergbakken Sundt
Costume consulting by Margaret Abebe Abeshu
Production by Cornerstone, Linda Gathu and Østfold Internasjonale Teater
Supported by Norsk Kulturråd, Bergen Kommune, Fond for Utøvende Kunstnere, Dramatikkens Hus, Fritt Ord og Nationaltheatret
Photo: Synne Boenes
