Stockholm Entertainment

  1. Biografen Sture

    It mightn't have the vintage charm of the Zita down the road, but at least you'll find a flick in English. The leaning is art house, and the Baby-bio screenings mean bubs can waaaaah to their hearts' content.

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  2. Fria Teatren

    Although its main base is in the suburbs, this independent theatre company also treads the boards here at Lilla Scenen, its affiliated stage. Born in the heady days of 1968, modest Fria has built up a mighty reputation for top-notch work with an often biting political edge.

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  3. Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern

    The Royal Dramatic Theatre (Dramaten) is the grand dame of the Swedish stage, with productions ranging from Shakespeare to Strindberg in a lavish Art Nouveau setting. This is chez Bergman, where the famous director has been a driving force since the 1960s. Dramaten's experimental stage, Elverket (Linnégatan 69; same contact details), pushes the boundaries with an edgier programme performed in a converted power station.

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  4. Kvartersbion

    Stockholm's Cinema Paradiso, this quaint retro gem is run by just one man. He sells the tickets, works the projector and changes the reels. The limited programme focuses on new-release art house. Adjacent café Copacabana (669 29 39) is a favourite haunt for writers seeking their muse... or at least hot chocolate spiked with chilli and orange.

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  5. Strindbergs Intimateater

    Established by the great scribe himself, this small stage has seen many a Strindberg premiere, including The Ghost Sonata , Miss Julie and Svanevit . These days, the repertoire has broadened, with recent collaborative partners including Dramaten (Royal Dramatic Theatre) and the New York Actors Studio. Most productions are in Swedish.

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