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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
Cult children’s series Tårtan gets stage adaptation in Stockholm
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Cult children’s series Tårtan gets stage adaptation in Stockholm

The 1970s cult children’s series "Tårtan" is getting a new lease of life as a production at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm. Carl Johan De Geer, one of the creators of the series, has adapted it for the stage
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"
Here are the artists looking back on their lives on stage
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Here are the artists looking back on their lives on stage

Is showbiz about to retire? At first glance, it's easy to believe so. Because suddenly they're popping up everywhere, the productions that sum up a long and faithful career
New Kulturhuset Stadsteatern picture book prize to honor emerging artist
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New Kulturhuset Stadsteatern picture book prize to honor emerging artist

The City Theatre Cultural Center is awarding a prize for the first time this fall to an “outstanding emerging picture book artist. ” The prize money is 200,000 kronor
Salzberger: Crime and Punishment knocked me out
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Salzberger: Crime and Punishment knocked me out

In our summer series, we have asked some cultural and entertainment figures to tell us about a cultural experience that shook them. For director and actor Alexander Salzberger, the production of “Crime and Punishment” was decisive for his own artistic career
Veteran Swedish journalist Karin Thunberg dies at 76
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Veteran Swedish journalist Karin Thunberg dies at 76

Karin Thunberg, a longtime journalist at Svenska Dagbladet, has died.
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
Elisabeth Ohlson on display in the finrummet at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm
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Elisabeth Ohlson on display in the finrummet at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm

They include "Ecce homo" and the last self-portrait taken three days before she died. Elisabeth Ohlson's photographs are now on display at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm
Hot about taxes: The left wants to chase the rich out of the country
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Hot about taxes: The left wants to chase the rich out of the country

M leader Ulf Kristersson pressed S leader Magdalena Andersson on taxes during the party leaders' debate and asked what increases there would be in the event of a red-green election victory. "Someone else who is very rich should pay for everything," Kristersson said
Shima Niavarani performs apocalyptic solo show in Stockholm this fall
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Shima Niavarani performs apocalyptic solo show in Stockholm this fall

Actor Shima Niavarani will perform a new solo show at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm this fall.
Newly retired Jähkel plays a sadistic factory owner
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Newly retired Jähkel plays a sadistic factory owner

Thirty years after his debut, Lennart Jähkel has retired from Stockholm City Theatre, but he sees no end to his career. This autumn, he plays the sadistic factory owner in Riksteatern's production of "The Stupid Murderer" - a pig he wants to defend
Chat scandal in Alingsås becomes theater
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Chat scandal in Alingsås becomes theater

An investigation by journalists Anna Ekström and Michael Verdicchio into three municipal politicians in Alingsås will be staged as a play at the Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm, writes Göteborgs-Posten.
Alma Lindé will finish writing The Murkelsson Family only after the election
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Alma Lindé will finish writing The Murkelsson Family only after the election

On October 3rd, a new play will premiere at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm. Its ending will be determined by the election results three weeks earlier
Pussy Riot to play at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm on April 24
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Pussy Riot to play at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm on April 24

Eric Gadd composes music for Dangerous Liaisons musical
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Eric Gadd composes music for Dangerous Liaisons musical

When the classic "Dangerous Liaisons" becomes a musical, Eric Gadd is responsible for the music.
Nick Cave exhibits devilish art in Sweden
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Nick Cave exhibits devilish art in Sweden

This summer, he's playing at Way Out West. But first, Nick Cave is showing his devilish art in Sweden
Helge Skoog dies: "An era that has passed into the grave"
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Helge Skoog dies: "An era that has passed into the grave"

Actor Helge Skoog, known to many Swedes as Ture Sventon, has died. He was 87 years old
He receives the Nagler Prize – "in the service of literature"
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He receives the Nagler Prize – "in the service of literature"

For a life "in the service of literature", Ingemar Fasth is awarded this year's Nagler Prize. During his professional career, he has ensured that Swedish readers have been introduced to authors such as Joyce Carol Oates, Han Kang and Patti Smith
Booker Prize winner to Sweden
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Booker Prize winner to Sweden

David Szalay, this year's winner of the Booker Prize, will be coming to the International Writers' Festival in Stockholm next year.
Magnus Uggla in "Jesus Christ Superstar"
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Magnus Uggla in "Jesus Christ Superstar"

Magnus Uggla will play one of the roles when "Jesus Christ Superstar" is staged at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm next year.
Language emergency at the new museum: "You can get help"
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Language emergency at the new museum: "You can get help"

When the Language Museum opens its doors at the Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm, visitors can test their language skills, visit the rhyme house – or why not get help from an on-call language caretaker. This is a dream come true, says the Language Museum's initiator Patrik Hadenius to TT
Actor Jacob Ericksson Passes Away at 58 After Illness
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Actor Jacob Ericksson Passes Away at 58 After Illness

The actor Jacob Ericksson has passed away after a period of illness, announces The National Theatre.
Freja Hallberg Wins This Year's Benny Award for Cultural Contribution
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Freja Hallberg Wins This Year's Benny Award for Cultural Contribution

Freja Hallberg is this year's recipient of the Benny Award of 100,000 kronor. The award is presented every year to cultural creators who work in the spirit of theatre manager Benny Fredriksson
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