Riksteatret: The Scorpion's Game – In the Shadow of Roblox

Join a whole new experience where friend drama meets Roblox. An exciting evening for those who like to game, and for anyone who wants an action-packed family show about friendship, betrayal and the dark side of games.

Gaia is the school's best at making games in Roblox. Confident and persuasive Axel invites her to join a Roblox project that will make them rich. After pressure from her best friend, she takes the chance. But what starts as a creative dream quickly develops into a toxic collaboration where she loses both control and self-confidence. How can she take back control before it's too late?

The creators of the award-winning gaming show "The Dark Fortress – a Minecraft adventure" are back with a new project. Local children and young people participate as Roblox players and influence the action by playing Roblox live on stage. The Roblox game is developed by Nora Helen Engelsvold at Shyfoox Studios – best known for the global success Dragons' Life in Roblox.

The performance is designed for slightly older children. Not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

On stage
Mie Korsbakken Christensen, Tevje Espeland, Albertine Lundgren and Tom Styve

Team
Director and playwright: Frode Gjerløw. Co-playwright: Håkon Dalsbø. Set and costume designer: Mari Lotherington. Dramaturg: Mariken Lauvstad. Sound designer: Morten Haug Serigstad. Video designer: Thomas Gallagher. Lighting designer: Martin Myrvold. Producer: Bastian Stabell

By Frode Gjærløw and Håkon Dalsbø

Disclaimer:

This theatre performance is an independent production and is neither approved, sponsored nor affiliated with Roblox Corporation. “Roblox” is a registered trademark of Roblox Corporation, and any mention of this mark is for dramaturgical, critical or analytical purposes only.

The content of the performance reflects the author's own opinions and research and does not represent the views of Roblox Corporation or any of its affiliates. All references to Roblox or related products are made within the framework of legitimate freedom of expression and fair use.

Performance length: 2 hours (including intermission).

Premiere: Oslo / Nydalen 19. Feb 2026

Tour premiere: Skien 25. Feb 2026

Produced by the National Theatre in collaboration with Teater Ibsen

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National Theatre review: https://www.riksteatret.no/skorpionens-spill-i-skyggen-av-roblox/