This is Riksteatern

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PHOTO: ARILD WÅGEN, WUST EL BALLAD, SAMIR SOUDA, JOHAN STRINDBERG, MARIA NOHRA, SAGA BERLIN, SAMUEL UNÉUS, SNIPER ZETA, ESLÖVS TEATERFÖRENING, VIKTOR GÅRDSÄTER, JOAKIM RINDÅ, MIKAEL WRANELL, RFYL, GKAK, DANISH SAROEE, AYLA KABACA, ROBERT HENRIKSSON, ET AL.

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TEXT AND PHOTO: JOHANNA BROMAN 2014

IN SERVICE OF CULTURE EVERY DAY Without the non-profit movement Sweden would come to a halt. Or at least feel incredibly dull. Every week, thousands of people spend their spare time organising cultural events. Many of them are part of a Riksteatern association. Meet Ulrika Reinholdsson from KARIL – Cultural organisers in Linköping.

The drive and the love of theatre means that thousands of committed, non-profit organisers defy weather, wind and lack of time to bring dramatic art to their towns. Like Ulrika Reinholdsson from the Riksteatern association KARIL – Cultural organisers in Linköping – for example. “I spend at least one hour per day on KARIL.” She has been a member of the board of directors of KARIL for a few years; a time filled with new acquaintances and lots of both new and old dramatic art.

“The power of the performing arts is fantastic” I have always been interested in politics and I cannot think of a better art form to change society than theatre and dance. Not to mention the power of popular movements. When people come together for a common cause, THAT really gets me going,” says Ulrika who is responsible for the repertoire in the association’s board of directors.

Ulrika lists so many tasks that it seems unbelievable they could all be accomplished in just seven hours per week. Update Facebook, put up posters, book spaces, keep in touch with actors and producers, communicate with other members, remain up to date with what is happening in the Swedish world of theatre and in society, answer questions from members, hand out programmes, keep in touch with the press and evaluate events.

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ULRIKA REINHOLDSSON

“THE POWER OF THE PERFORMING ARTS IS FANTASTIC” 4

RIKSTEATERN ASSOCIATION KARIL Founded: 1997 Number of members: approx 600 Productions per year: approx 20 Purchases performances both from Riksteatern and other producers

“OK, perhaps it takes a little more than one hour per day,” she smiles. “But as tired as we may be after all the work we have put in before an event, we get as much energy back when we see the reactions in the lobby after the performance.

The only thing I would wish for personally is a broader selection.

I miss more social commentary-based productions because I think that people are tired of light and casual entertainment now and are looking for experiences that are truly meaningful.”

Ulrika has about fifty season programmes in her bag.

“I always have a bunch of them with me, as you never know who you will run into or where you might end up.”

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A SIMPLE SPACE PHOTO: STEVE ULLATHORNE

EXPERIENCES EVERYWHERE! Riksteatern is an idea based cultural organization with over 40,000 dedicated members.

Local non-profit theatre associations are working to make drama, dance and performing arts available to all people, all over Sweden.

Founded in 1933.

Riksteatern is a large network organisation that arranges, acts as an intermediary and produces performing arts.

Collaborates with hundreds of theatre and dance producers, associations and organisations.

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JAG ÄR SARAH

PHOTO: URBAN JÖRÉN

Riksteatern’s Tyst Teater is a pioneer in the production of groundbreaking dramatic art in Swedish Sign Language.

Hundreds of artists work with Riksteatern each year; set designers, directors, choreographers and actors.

Riksteatern’s work for children and youth is important. Riksteaterns operation targeting this audience was the first of its kind when started in the 60’s.

Gives all producers and arrangers of performing arts in Sweden the chance to find each other via the website scenkonstportalen.

Riksteatern operations for children and youth meet young audiences in school and is also the producer of projects, publications, talks, seminars and teachers’ guides.

Södra Teatern AB – Sweden’s international stage for music, theatre and debate – is a subsidiary.

The Cullberg Ballet is part of Riksteatern.

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PERCENTAGE OF THE SWEDISH POPULATION The map is showing the percentage of audience in relation to the population in the 21 counties of Sweden. * Total sum where no audience is added twice. (The numbers for produces/ presents/acts as an intermediary is to some extent overlapping).

ARTISTIC INITIATIVE AND A STRONG CIVIL SOCIETY Is it possible for Riksteatern to create art and culture that touches the lives of even more people?

We raise the issue of Riksteatern’s artistic initiative and the importance of a strong civil society.

PHOTO: DANISH SAROEE, ELIS HOFFMAN

“At Riksteatern, artists, theatre associations and other collaborators work closely together.

A smart dramatic arts organisation focused on the audience. Riksteatern is now ready to take clear, artistic initiative, where participation and co-creation are important areas of development.”

Magnus Aspegren, CEO 9

PHOTO: JOHAN BERGMARK

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“Dance is an art form without boundaries!

Riksteatern and the Cullberg Ballet tour the whole world; we encounter audiences of all ages and all nationalities.

Dance reflects our times, but also connects our history with our future.”

Mia Larsson, Managing Director of the Dance Department

“I want to see theatre as a force of change.

When the actor interprets another human being, we in the audience are given the opportunity to identify with not only that which resembles us, but also what is different from us. It holds our society together.”

Måns Lagerlöf, Managing Director of the Theatre Department

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Södra Teatern – Swedens’s international stage for music, drama and debate – is a subsidiary to Riksteatern. Södra Teatern is Stockholm’s oldest functioning theatre built in 1859 in the Södermalm district in a stunning location overlooking the city.

Cullbergbaletten – The Cullberg Ballet has performed all over the world and is an important element in the international presentation of Swedish culture. The company also engages in national outreach through its tours within Sweden. The Cullberg Ballet is a part of Riksteatern.

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FOR EVERYONE EVERYWHERE Riksteatern is built by the audience. Theatre passionate people have gathered in Riksteatern associations since Oskar BjÜrkman in Bollnäs co-founded the first in 1933.

Now Riksteatern consists of more than 230 associations around the country, bringing together over 40,000 members. Riksteatern is important regionally to develop the performing arts and to coordinate and strengthen the network of organizers. Together we organize, promote and produce theater, dance and the performing arts.

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COVER PHOTOS – PERFORMANCES FROM 2015: JAG ÄR SARAH PHOTO: URBAN JÖRÉN, MIN MAMMAS DOTTER PHOTO: ROY NEHME, NANGIJALA – EN DRAMATISERING AV ASTRID LINDGRENS BRÖDERNA LEJONHJÄRTA PHOTO: AL HARAH THEATER, SLÅ PATTARNA I TAKET PHOTO: SAGA BERLIN, WHO CAN TELL THE DANCER FROM THE DANCE? PHOTO: URBAN JÖRÉN RIKSTEATERN / GRAPHIC DESIGN: HEMMA.COM / PRINT: INEKO 2016

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RIKSTEATERN – an idea based cultural organisation with over 40 000 dedicated members that work together to make dance and performing arts available to all people, all over Sweden. Riksteatern arranges, promotes and produces performing arts and owns a touring national stage.

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