Going strong for 50-plus years, this unique summer theater is special for two reasons. First, performances take place on a revolving stage, which certainly adds an element of unexpectedness. Second – an effect that's lost on most tourists – actors perform using the local Swedish dialect, the first professional theatre troupe to do so.
Närpes Teater
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