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The Killing Gang returns after 18 years with three shows at Avicii Arena
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The Killing Gang returns after 18 years with three shows at Avicii Arena

Here is the answer to why Killinggänget has been making mysterious hints on social media lately. The comedy group is making a comeback after 18 years with three shows at Avicii Arena next summer
Fall theater lineups turn to politics, asylum and war themes
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Fall theater lineups turn to politics, asylum and war themes

Political scandals, asylum processes and people on the run. These are some of the documentary threads that stand out in this autumn's theatre programme
Lupin creator George Kay behind Swedish serial killer series Blood Sacrifice
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Lupin creator George Kay behind Swedish serial killer series Blood Sacrifice

George Kay created "Lupin", one of Netflix's biggest European hits. Now the Englishman is behind the new Swedish crime series "Blodsoffer"
Dramaten actor Örjan Ramberg has died at 78
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Dramaten actor Örjan Ramberg has died at 78

Dramaten actor Örjan Ramberg has died. He was 78 years old
Popular Swedish actor Nils Eklund dies at 99
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Popular Swedish actor Nils Eklund dies at 99

Actor Nils Eklund has died. His last role was in Lars Norén's play "Andante" at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in 2019
Valdemar Wahlbeck and Martin Stokke Mathiesen to play Rasmus and Benjamin in Never Wipe Tears Without Gloves musical
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Valdemar Wahlbeck and Martin Stokke Mathiesen to play Rasmus and Benjamin in Never Wipe Tears Without Gloves musical

The chemistry between Valdemar Wahlbeck and Martin Stokke Mathiesen is unmistakable. Now they will play Rasmus and Benjamin in the musical "Never Wipe Tears Without Gloves"
Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson’s Nexiko takes over Dramaten’s Elverket stage
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Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson’s Nexiko takes over Dramaten’s Elverket stage

Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson's production company is taking over Dramaten's Elverket stage, Dagens Nyheter writes.
Ingmar Bergman’s housekeeper Anita Haglöf dies at 88
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Ingmar Bergman’s housekeeper Anita Haglöf dies at 88

Ingmar Bergman's housekeeper Anita Haglöf has died, her son Roger Haglöf tells Expressen. She was 88 years old
Five art highlights this summer - silicone and Green Porno
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Five art highlights this summer - silicone and Green Porno

Green Porno with Isabella Rossellini, or everyday absurdism through the lens of the late Briton Martin Parr? Here are five highlights from this summer's art exhibitions.
Staffan Westerberg - childish old man who got his revenge
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Staffan Westerberg - childish old man who got his revenge

He was accused of having “ruined an entire generation” with his children's programs. Staffan Westerberg was also deeply loved for his clever, philosophical approach and belief in children's abilities
Director and actor Staffan Westerberg has died at 92
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Director and actor Staffan Westerberg has died at 92

Director and actor Staffan Westerberg has died, his family confirms to Sveriges Radio's "Kulturnytt". "Dear Staffan, I hope you find the right pancake," says musician Thomas Wiehe
Amanda Lind in cultural battles at Almedalen
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Amanda Lind in cultural battles at Almedalen

The threat to cultural heritage and artistic freedom - plus a cultural policy battle. Here are five program items where the debate could heat up during Almedalen Week
Biggest price increases for live music over the past ten years as festival passes rise almost 70 percent
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Biggest price increases for live music over the past ten years as festival passes rise almost 70 percent

Prices for various cultural events have increased by 55 percent, almost twice the rate of inflation, over the past ten years.
Marianne & Sigvard Bernadotte scholarship for 2026 awarded to Alva Bratt
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Marianne & Sigvard Bernadotte scholarship for 2026 awarded to Alva Bratt

Actor Alva Bratt receives the Marianne & Sigvard Bernadotte scholarship for 2026.
L leader Simona Mohamsson pledges democratic outdoor day for children in disadvantaged areas
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L leader Simona Mohamsson pledges democratic outdoor day for children in disadvantaged areas

L party leader Simona Mohamsson launched a new campaign pledge while speaking at Järva Week. She wants to introduce a "democratic outdoor day" for all children living in disadvantaged areas
Christina Schollin wants to film again - longing for a good film role
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Christina Schollin wants to film again - longing for a good film role

She is 88 and the main character of a documentary subtitled "The Last Performance. " But Christina Schollin wants to act again
Dramaten drills into Swedish falsehood in Yael Ronen's new play Fake
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Dramaten drills into Swedish falsehood in Yael Ronen's new play Fake

Director Yael Ronen will drill into the Swedish falsehood. But the play does not yet exist
Disappointment at the World Culture Museums as concerns grow
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Disappointment at the World Culture Museums as concerns grow

The Royal Swedish Opera, the Dramaten, and three of the central museums will receive approximately 50 million kronor in compensation for the new market rental model in the government's spring bill. However, the bill gives no information about the future of the East Asian or Mediterranean museums
Liljevalchs and Dramaten collaborate on Ylva Snöfrid exhibition
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Liljevalchs and Dramaten collaborate on Ylva Snöfrid exhibition

Ylva Snöfrid's living, all-encompassing work of art "The House of the Muses" opens at Liljevalchs this summer - and in one corner it also includes the Swedish Drama Theatre.
Stormed theatre play - Roxy Farhat invited to Dramaten
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Stormed theatre play - Roxy Farhat invited to Dramaten

Climate activist Roxy Farhat interrupted a play at Dramaten. She has now been invited to the theater for a conversation
Climate activist interrupts performance at Dramaten
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Climate activist interrupts performance at Dramaten

A performance at the Dramaten in Stockholm was interrupted on Tuesday when a screaming woman rushed onto the stage with a banner.
Birgitta Andersson has died - beloved Teaspoon Girl
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Birgitta Andersson has died - beloved Teaspoon Girl

Birgitta Andersson has died, aged 92. The Teaspoon Lady, Hedvig with the Nose and Doris in the "Jönssonligan" films - Birgitta Andersson made an impression on the Swedish public with her humour and well-honed lines
Swedish Arts Council awards major theatre scholarship to clown Lasse Beischer
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Swedish Arts Council awards major theatre scholarship to clown Lasse Beischer

A clown and actor with "unfailing comic precision" has been awarded the Swedish Arts Council's major theatre scholarship. Lasse Beischer has received 200,000 kronor for his consistent work in service of the theatre
Mattias Andersson continues as theatre director of the Royal Dramatic Theatre until 2030
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Mattias Andersson continues as theatre director of the Royal Dramatic Theatre until 2030

Mattias Andersson has received an extended appointment as theatre director of Dramaten - until 2030.
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