What if a fairytale could come to life right in the heart of Stockholm? 🌟🎭

On January 5, 2025, I found myself at the newly renovated Maximteatern at Karlaplan in Östermalm, Stockholm — and it was a night to remember! ✨ The occasion? The grand opening night of *Shrek The Musical*, produced by the exciting new company WEST END STOCKHOLM, known for having some of the sharpest PR around. 🎭🇸🇪

I was thrilled to be invited and brought along my friend Ulf for the fun. 🎟️ Right in front of us sat my good friend Martin and his guest, and the energy was already buzzing before the lights even dimmed! ✨ To top it off, when we arrived at our seats, we were treated to generous goodie bags 🍫🥤 filled with snacks to enjoy during the performance — the perfect way to kick off the evening.

The show itself was pure magic. 🧚‍♂️🐉 The costumes were nothing short of jaw-dropping — every character from the Shrek universe came to life with incredible detail, craftsmanship, and color. 👑👗 Every stitch, every prop, every wig felt lovingly created to transport the audience straight into a real-life fairytale world. 🌟

 The set design was equally mind-blowing 🎬✨, with seamless scene transitions that moved like a living, breathing storybook 📖. There wasn’t a single lull — the pacing, the music, the visuals, everything kept the audience mesmerized from the first note to the standing ovation at the end. 👏🏰

The photo I’m sharing today captures the final, euphoric moment of the night: the entire cast assembled on stage, glowing under the lights, taking their well-earned bows. 🎶💚 The energy in that room was contagious; you could feel the pride, joy, and pure theatre magic in the air. 🧡

Moments like these remind me why I love theatre so much — the artistry, the storytelling, the community, the magic. ✨ Being able to experience it with close friends made it all the more special. 🥰

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