What if going to the theatre still felt like an occasion?

There’s something about the ritual of going to the theatre that I’ve always loved: meeting friends, grabbing a coffee, soaking in the excitement of a new production. This photo—taken 23 January 2025—captures exactly that. I’m sitting at Kafé Plattan, the vegan café tucked inside Kulturhuset in central Stockholm, wearing my black-and-silver sequin shirt from H\&M ✨. My friend Majsan and I met up there to catch up before heading to Stadsteatern for the dress rehearsal of *Stephen Sondheim’s COMPANY*.

If you’ve never been, Kafé Plattan is a great hangout: fully vegan, with tasty food, a relaxed vibe, and the bonus of being right by Stadsteatern 🎭. It’s my favorite pre-theatre meeting spot because it makes the whole evening feel special. And that night, I wanted to bring the sparkle—literally. Over the past few years, I’ve made a point of dressing up when I go to the theatre. There’s something about adding sequins or a bold outfit that reminds me: this is an *occasion.* And the best part? People notice. Strangers smile, ask about your look, and there’s a sense of shared celebration ✨.

The show? Well... let’s just say it didn’t live up to the sequins. COMPANY featured a female Bobby, and while that’s become a bit of a trend, I couldn’t help but feel it lost the essence of the story. What’s supposed to be about the universal search for connection felt reduced to a woman’s anxiety over her biological clock. 

Sure, the cast was packed with top-tier musical theatre talent, but the production just didn’t gel for me—or for the broader audience, apparently, because it ended up closing early. Proof that even Sondheim’s genius can’t save a misstep in interpretation 🎶.

Still, I wouldn’t trade that night for anything: good food, a glittery outfit, deep conversation, and the thrill of seeing a show (even if it flops!). 

I’d love to hear your thoughts: Do you dress up for the theatre? ✨.

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