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Swedish Theaters Unite to Share Children's Stories from Gaza

About 20 Swedish theaters are joining forces to highlight the situation of children in Gaza – with readings of their stories. I dream of them at least knowing we care, says initiator Frida Röhl, artistic leader at Folkteatern.

Swedish Theaters Unite to Share Children's Stories from Gaza

Theater Documentary Inspires Suburban Youth to Pursue the Arts

The documentary "Theater is the new hip hop" wants to encourage young people from the suburbs to dare to invest in theater – and assist Sweden's cultural institutions to discover new talents. .

Theater Documentary Inspires Suburban Youth to Pursue the Arts

Meta Velander's Lifelong Dedication to the Stage

She had acting dreams already during her school days. But when the graduation exam was completed, her mother's demands were explicit: first, Meta Velander had to get a "proper" job.

Meta Velander's Lifelong Dedication to the Stage

Stina Oscarson's Last Theater Project Tours Sweden with Riksteatern

With "Uppdrag Holgersson" Riksteatern is touring the country with the late Stina Oscarson's last theatre project. An impossible but delightful project, says theatre manager Dritëro Kasapi.

Stina Oscarson's Last Theater Project Tours Sweden with Riksteatern

Acclaimed Playwright Stina Oscarson Dies at 49

The playwright and writer Stina Oscarson is dead. She was 49 years old.

Acclaimed Playwright Stina Oscarson Dies at 49

Contemporary Circus Sees Surge in Popularity Across Sweden

Interest in contemporary circus has increased in Sweden. According to a new report from Riksteatern, the number of circus performances has more than tripled over the past three years, and the number of visitors has increased by 159 percent during the period.

Contemporary Circus Sees Surge in Popularity Across Sweden

Claes Malmberg Stars in Cult Classic Horror Comedy "The Mystery of Myrna Vep"

Claes Malmberg has busy days in the autumn. He will not only participate in the National Theatre's "Dance of Death" – now it is clear that he also plays one of the leading roles in the horror comedy "The Mystery of Myrna Vep".

Claes Malmberg Stars in Cult Classic Horror Comedy "The Mystery of Myrna Vep"

Stephen King's Lida Thrills on Stage This Fall at Riksteatern

Stephen King's thriller-like chamber drama "Lida" becomes a theatre play at the National Touring Theatre this autumn – with Maria Kulle and Samuel Fröler in the roles. It's an exploration of human beings and what they are capable of, says Kulle.

Stephen King's Lida Thrills on Stage This Fall at Riksteatern

The Actor Lamine Dieng Dead

The actor Lamine Dieng has passed away, 74 years old, the family reports to TT. .

The Actor Lamine Dieng Dead

Eleven Cultural Events to Look Forward to in 2025

Kikki Danielsson becomes theater, First Aid Kit meets the Radio Symphony Orchestra and Lukas Moodysson releases his first poetry collection in nearly two decades. Here are the cultural treats of 2025.

Eleven Cultural Events to Look Forward to in 2025

Dark Family Drama on Tour This Spring

Dark times and dark family dramas characterize the National Theatre's spring – among other things, Eugene O'Neill's classic "Long Day's Journey into Night" is being performed across the country. It's a beacon of light in the darkness, says Krister Henriksson.

Dark Family Drama on Tour This Spring

"Genius" Tejle – This Year's O'Neill Scholar

Lotta Tejle receives Dramaten's O'Neill scholarship for an acting art that is described as "touching, brave, plastic, brilliant, pedagogical, factual, and enchanting. Yes, simply genius!" Just before his death in 1953, the American playwright Eugene O'Neill bequeathed his then unperformed play "Long Day's Journey into Night" to Dramaten, resulting in a memorial fund and an annual scholarship of 45,000 kronor to the theater's employees.

"Genius" Tejle – This Year's O'Neill Scholar

Bianca Kronlöf wants to remember the pandemic heroes

Bianca Kronlöf thinks that the healthcare sector's efforts during the pandemic have been forgotten. It's quite disrespectful, really, she says ahead of the premiere of the new film "As Long as the Heart Beats".

Bianca Kronlöf wants to remember the pandemic heroes

Budget Cuts - "One is draining the cultural sector"

How large a part of the government's budget allocations of 60 billion kronor goes to culture? Scen & Film's chairman Simon Norrthon has no greater hopes: What is happening is that the cultural sector is being drained and it's going pretty fast. .

Budget Cuts - "One is draining the cultural sector"

Hawkey Franzén is dead

Musician Hawkey Franzén has passed away. He was a Swedish songwriter and artist who collaborated with others including Björn J:son Lindh and Jojje Wadenius.

Hawkey Franzén is dead