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Poverty Slaps, But We Slap Back Harder

Poverty Slaps, But We Slap Back Harder

09oct7:30 pm9:30 pmPoverty Slaps, But We Slap Back Harder

Time

October 9, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

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Event Details

Presented by Nordic Black Theatre, this contemporary ensemble work explores struggle, resilience, identity, and the ways communities respond to social and economic hardship. Through performance, movement, storytelling, and culturally rooted perspectives, the production examines how people endure adversity while holding onto dignity, connection, and hope.

This production is presented as part of the Bridging Worlds: An International Black Theatre Initiative, which launches Hattiloo’s Pan-African collaborations, marking the start of its next twenty years of leadership in uniting Black theatre across the globe. This groundbreaking festival brings three acclaimed Black theatre companies to Memphis for exclusive two-week residencies: Norway’s Nordic Black Theatre, Nigeria’s Jos Theatre (Death Road), and South Africa’s Market Theatre.

Alongside powerful performances, artists will lead immersive workshops, masterclasses, and public discussions to foster cultural exchange and dialogue. Bridging Worlds celebrates the shared Black experience across the diaspora, uniting Memphis with the global stage.