Soleiman and the Queen of Sheba – Kloden theater

Soleiman and the Queen of Sheba is a musical narrative theater about Soleiman who dreams of becoming king of the whole world. If he becomes king, he promises to be kind and serve the people. One day he is visited by the warbird who brings a ring of red ruby. Soleiman puts the ring on his finger and receives all the wisdom and magical powers you can imagine. He becomes the leader of people, animals, fairies and djinns, and the king of the whole world. 

But will Soleiman be able to keep his promise? And what happens when he finds out that there is another ruler out there; a queen who is at least as wise as him? 

Welcome to a world of trønder-rocking djinns, flying carpets, DJ queens, kings with the urge to pee, and donkeys who take over the throne and turn the world upside down. 

The play is based on Jewish and Muslim legends about King Solomon, and re-written by storyteller Mehda Zolfaqari. The music is composed by Marie Sahba, who is both a musician and co-actor on stage. Using oral storytelling, interactivity, puppetry and humor, the performers attempt to address themes such as power, popular rule, cooperation and the importance of sharing. 

Target group: 6 – 8 years old

Venue: Pilotscenen

Duration: 40 minutes

Cast:

The piece is produced by Kloden theatre in collaboration with DKS Oslo, Unge Viken theatre and Granum Art School.

Screenwriter and narrator: Mehda Zolfaqari 

Composer, musician and performer: Marie Sahba 

Director: Kjell Moberg

Lighting design and technical manager for the performance: Philippe Schneider 

Scenography: Granum Kunstfagskole with teacher and scenographer Catarina Kaspersen and students from 1st and 2nd grade 

Dramaturg: Hilda Levin 

Costume: Madeleine F Røseth

Producer for DKS: Andres Karterudseter 

Manufacturer for Kloden theater: Mari Haugen

Information and marketing for Kloden theater: Johanne Hidle