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Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Culture in Sweden
LEFT: At Södra Teatern you never have to leave in order to fulfil your cultural needs and desires. MIDDLE: Gorgeous lunches can be enjoyed at the terrace. Photo: Claes Helander. TOP RIGHT: The beautiful big stage. Photo: Martin Lehnberg. BOTTOM RIGHT: Ingmari Pagenkemper, CEO and artistic leader. Photo: Johan Mellin
Cultural diversity at its very finest In the middle of Stockholm’s trendiest district, Södermalm, you will find Södra Teatern (The Southern Theatre). With a spectacular view of the capital this modern entertainment palace offers visitors the most packed and varied event programme of 2015. If you are keen to experience something new and exciting there is no better place to be than right here, at Södra Teatern. By Astrid Eriksson | Main Photo: Åsa Hammerståhl
“The Swedish culture climate is alive and vibrant,” says Ingmari Pagenkemper, CEO and artistic leader. “And at the same time, as so often happens when the political climate changes, not without worry. However, turbulence often makes for a brilliant creative atmosphere where new expressions come to life, something Södra Teatern will always enforce and encourage.” Södra Teatern is what is known in the business as a ‘one-stop shop’: you never have to leave in order to fulfil your cultural needs and desires. “Our venue provides everything,” Pagenkemper explains. “From conferences to exhibitions and gorgeous lunches in the restaurant Mosebacke, where the terrace view will blow you away. Come evening, you’ll find the
restaurant serving up culinary masterpieces along with drinks of the highest standards and the nightclub always puts on something extra to create outstanding experiences.” What Södra Teatern is most famous for, however, is what happens on their stages. “We are known for our national and international stage performances,” says Pagenkemper. “Södra Teatern has always been a diverse venue where unknown artists can perform for a fantastic audience, who all come here because we offer things on our stages you can’t see anywhere else in Stockholm.” The venue has since the 70s been working a lot with international artists and guest performances, something that has put Södra Teatern on the map as one of the most di-
verse and forward-thinking stages in Scandinavia. Putting on 500-600 acts a year, Södra Teatern is indeed the place to visit if you are looking for extraordinary experiences. “I often call Södra Teatern a ‘fine old lady’,” Pagenkemper says, laughing. “She knows what she wants and how to get it. She has lived a rich life, but still knows how to have a hell of a good time.”
A few selected dates for your diary 7 March, 4 April, 2 May: Mums Mums (Club) 19 March, Maz Jobrani: I come in peace – again (IRN/USA comedy) 20 March, Susanne Sundfør (NOR Music) 27 March , Ebbot Lundberg & The Indigo Children (SWE Music) For more information, please visit: www.sodrateatern.com
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