Benny Fredriksson

Lighting designer Sofie Gynning receives this year's Benny Prize

Lighting designer Sofie Gynning receives this year's Benny Prize, which was established in memory of Stockholm City Theatre's former director Benny Fredriksson.

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.

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.

The Great Journalism Prize for SD Investigation

TV4's "Cold Facts" wins the Grand Journalism Award in the category of the year's revelation for the investigation "Undercover in the troll factory".

Mats Sundin can receive a major literary award

Mats Sundin is among the nominees for the Adlibris Prize of the Year. The ice hockey icon can be awarded for his autobiography "Tur & retur".

Suzanne Osten - "The Light in Theater Sweden"

The director and playwright Suzanne Osten is dead. In connection with her 80th birthday earlier this year, she was greatly celebrated at the Royal Dramatic Theatre as a pioneer and central figure in Swedish theatre life, particularly in children's and youth theatre.

They Receive the Benny Award of the Year