William Shakespeare

Farnaz Arbabi wins Thalia Prize for updated version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew

Farnaz Arbabi receives Svenska Dagbladet's Thalia Prize for her version of Shakespeare's "misogynistic" play "The Taming of the Shrew".

Midsummer in words and tone - from idyll to horror

Bright nights and country-home idylls - the magic of Midsummer has left its mark on culture. Here are the films, books and songs to celebrate the holiday with.

Shakespeare becomes raggare theater, Good clash

Raggare youths are lured into the forest and become enchanted. Teater Västernorrland performs Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" to the tunes of Miss Snusk and rockabilly.

Winner Felicia plays Desdemona in Shakespeare's Othello on Swedish Radio

The next major drama project on Swedish Radio is Shakespeare's "Othello". In the role of Desdemona is Felicia, formerly known as "Miss Nasty".

This week's movies and series - a modern Doctor Glass

A modern "Doctor Glass" is coming to theaters - and "Scrubs," an old comedy hit, is back on TV. Here are this week's movies and series.

This week's movies and series - Göran Persson's feud inspires new film

Ulf Malmros is back with a new film inspired by Göran Persson's neighborly feud. On TV, Jens Lapidus turns his attention to his former profession. Here are this week's films and series.

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.' We met, it clicked, and I said yes," he tells TT.

Insane song treasure in Max Martin musical

What happens if Julia doesn't die in Shakespeare's classic drama? That question is central to the musical "& Julia", which uses only songs by Max Martin. His songbook is incredible. Actually, it's completely insane, says Viktor Norén, who plays one of the main roles.

Truth in focus at Gothenburg Film Festival

The truth will be this year's theme at the Gothenburg Film Festival, which is now presenting its program.

Guide: Here are the hottest movies of 2026

Timothée Chalamet as a table-tennis star, a controversial drama about Michael Jackson and Alex Schulman's directorial debut are among the films expected in 2026. There are also new releases from both Christopher Nolan and Ruben Östlund. Here are the movies that will be talked about in 2026.

Sonnets and riots at Gothenburg City Theatre

Shakespeare's sonnets, an acclaimed British wedding comedy, a Greek drama in a new interpretation and a newly written play about the riots during the EU summit in the summer of 2001. These are some of the contents of the Gothenburg City Theatre's spring repertoire.

Kurosawa actor dead

Japanese actor Tatsuya Nakadai, known from several of Akira Kurosawa's films, has died at the age of 92, his acting school Mumeijuku announced.

Henrik Schyffert Directs New Play with Krister Henriksson and Marie Göranzon

Henrik Schyffert directs the play "Slutspelat", with Krister Henriksson and Marie Göranzon in the roles as themselves. It feels like you're a greaser who gets to borrow the Pope's limousine and cruise around, he says.

Farnaz Arbabi Revamps Shakespeare's Comedy with Modern Twist

When director Farnaz Arbabi takes on Shakespeare's sexist love comedy, it is with her own blank verse about a "soft girl" influencer and her self-willed sister. But you absolutely recognize Shakespeare, she says.

NASA Discovers New Mini-Moon Orbiting Uranus

Shakespeare's Marriage May Have Been Happier Than Believed

Shakespeare's marriage may have been happier than researchers believed. A discovered letter shows that he appears to have lived with his wife in London for ten years, writes BBC.