17 Sep 2026
comedy
Comedy Extraordinary Expats

Sverige Syndrome by Al Pitcher

It is definitely not a surprise that Al Pitcher has had such a meteoric success. He has definitely left behind the tiny stand-up scenes and is now selling out big theatre scenes. We had the PLEASURE (yes, I feel the need to write PLEASURE in capitals) to see his latest show Sverige Syndrome during its Stockholm […]

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Comedy Swedish Culture What's on: Stockholm

How To Become Swedish In 60 Minutes

Your Living City was invited to an extraordinary show, which ironically was about the most ordinary thing we have in our lives… the Swedes. Yes the Swedes and Swedishness, something we who live in Sweden deal with every day of our lives, but sometimes something so difficult to understand. If you, like me, have left your homeland and […]

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Comedy Extraordinary Expats Videos

Comedian Al Pitcher on life in Sweden

We bring you the first part of our interview with Stockholm-based comedian Al Pitcher! We had the opportunity to sit down and have a chat with stand-up comedian Al Pitcher at an atmospheric hotel bar with 1920s swing music playing in the background and setting the mood. Never mind that it was 9 am on […]

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Comedy Culture Theatre What's on: Stockholm

Improvised Troubadour Tales

International Theater Stockholm is bringing us Troubadour Tales – a new improvised show about dreams. It will run alongside their improv classic Lost in Translation this fall. What is Troubadour Tales? “Troubadour Tales” is a completely improvised show that explores how the pursuit of our dreams drives our lives. And all the obstacles we are willing to […]

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Comedy Culture Theatre What's on: Stockholm

British Comedian Josie Long comes to Stockholm

Laughing Stock is bringing award-winning British comedian Josie Long to Stockholm for her first shows in Sweden. She can be seen in the intimate Kafé Klavér on the 2nd and 3rd October. Josie Long is the star of BBC Radio Four’s All Of The Planet’s Wonders and Short Cuts – as seen on BBC1’s Have […]

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Creative Arts Culture What's on: Stockholm

Laughing Stock #3 – Interview with Bec Hill

It’s time for the third and final instalment of Laughing Stock, Stockholm’s newest all English stand up comedy night at Teater Pero on Sveavägen.

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Culture What's on: Stockholm

Laughing Stock #2 – Interview with Christian Schulte-Loh

It’s time for Laughing Stock #2, Stockholm’s newest all English stand up comedy night at Teater Pero on Sveavägen.

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Creative Arts Culture

Taking Differences to the Stage: International Theater

Are you ready to let go of all that new-found Swedish reserve and just go for it? Stockholm has a new international theatre with shows, classes, corporate workshops. The best part? It’s all in English. IT’S, International Theater Stockholm, offers shows, classes and corporate workshops in English. they aim to provide an open and international […]

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Art Bars, Pubs & Clubs What's on: Stockholm

St. Patrick’s Day, Stockholm Style

Whether you’re Irish or just happy-go-lucky that spring has finally arrived, it’s time to celebrate in green! YLC knows where to do your St. Patrick’s Day jig.

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Creative Arts

YLC Christmas Giveaway: Lost in Translation

Come and brighten up your mellandagarna with Stockholm improv comedy show Lost in Translation! Win tickets to the show Dec 27th at 19.00 (or any show this spring)! Lost in Translation is the improv show that puts the experience of living in Sweden as a foreigner on stage. After completely selling out fourteen shows this fall, […]

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