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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.
Gustav Lindh makes a career abroad, long-term
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Gustav Lindh makes a career abroad, long-term

How did Gustav Lindh end up in a western? Simple. "The director had seen me in 'Queen of Hearts' and 'The Northman
Alex Schulman on the role of mother: I'm afraid of her
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Alex Schulman on the role of mother: I'm afraid of her

In Alex Schulman's "Mother's Day," Helena Bergström plays an ailing elderly mother who inspires fear in her adult sons. "We must understand this woman, we must do her justice, and I think we do," says Alex Schulman, who directs his new play himself at Dramaten
The bestseller becomes theater - a fun challenge
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The bestseller becomes theater - a fun challenge

Andrev Walden's best-selling novel "Damn Men" is being staged with Shanti Roney - who is doing a one-man show for the first time. "It felt like a really fun challenge," he says
10 cultural highlights to look forward to in 2026
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10 cultural highlights to look forward to in 2026

Stephen King's classic becomes a horror opera and a Mother's Day celebration goes awry. Here are ten cultural events to look forward to in 2026
Henrik Dorsin's "Swedish Revue" to the big screen
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Henrik Dorsin's "Swedish Revue" to the big screen

"The Swedish Revue" has been played to full houses in Stockholm and Gothenburg. Now it will be shown in cinemas all over the country
"Hamlet" back at the Royal Swedish Opera next fall
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"Hamlet" back at the Royal Swedish Opera next fall

The idea was that Mattias Andersson's production of "Hamlet – The death of theatre" would be performed for the last time next week. But now it is clear that Dramaten will stage it again next autumn – also with Gustav Lindh and Gizem Erdogan in the lead roles
Same August sum for 36 years: "They are welcome to raise it"
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Same August sum for 36 years: "They are welcome to raise it"

Since its inception in 1989, the prize money for the August Prize has remained the same. Daniel Sandström, literary director at Bonnierförlagen, thinks it's time for an increase
Jonas Gardell's "Never Dry Your Tears" becomes a musical
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Jonas Gardell's "Never Dry Your Tears" becomes a musical

Jonas Gardell's "Never Wipe Tears Without Gloves" will be a musical with newly written music by Fredrik Kempe. I hope that some of these songs will be sung at weddings and funerals, says Jonas Gardell
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