What if the golden glow of Chinateatern’s foyer held secrets too whimsical to stay hidden?

📸✨ On December 10, 2024, I found myself cradling my iPhone in that grand vestibule in Stockholm, where marble echoed beneath two scarlet chairs 🪑🪑 and a lone spotlight stood watch 💡. There, Ola Forssmed dangled upside-down through a window 🪟, his cerulean trousers 👖 pointing skyward, as Peter Dalle and Robert Gustavsson steadied him with amused finesse 😅. Behind them, Sussie Eriksson waited her turn, draped in a black wrap dress strewn with blue blossoms 🌸, her towering blonde wig 🤩 brushing the rafters.

 I wasn’t merely a spectator—I was the dresser and costume supervisor 🎭, heart racing with each flicker of stage lights 🔥. Our own theatre was full, so our sister stage became an impromptu studio 🎥—a sanctuary of improvisation and camaraderie 🤝 that felt choreographed by magic.

This snapshot glows like a relic 🕰️: the soft sheen on Robert’s checkered suit 🧥, the confident tilt of Peter’s hand 🤲, the hush before Sussie’s spotlighted entrance 🌟. Laughter ricocheted off ornate walls 😂, and every candid frame held the birth of art.

To me, it’s more than a photo—it’s theatrical alchemy, the union of costume, courage, and creative spark 🎨✨. It’s why I adore storytelling and style.

💬 Share your wildest backstage memory or tag a friend who dreams in stage lights! 🌈

#theaterenthusiasts #backstagestories #photographylovers  

#behindthescenes #photoshootmoment #stagecreativity  

#creativityunlocked #theaterinspiration #memorymaker  

#teaterliv #bakomkulisserna #scenfotografi  

#stockholmliving #midsommarkransen #kostymdesign  

HOW I GOT A CHAKA KHAN POSTER…

Starting the day editing yesterday’s Instagram story clips for all my outlets 📸, I made sure my social media game was strong 💪. Then, I headed to the theatre to tackle some laundry, mending, and ironing 👚✨. I was supposed to meet Ulf for *Dreamgirls* 🎭, but he was feeling sick 🤒, so I invited Cicki instead! We had a blast catching up and indulging in some street food at K25, a vibrant food court in the heart of Stockholm 🍔🌯. If you haven’t been to K25, you’re missing out on amazing bites from Lao Lao’s Southeast Asian flavors to Kaiseki Sushi 🍣—perfect for when you’re hungry and on the go! 🥢🌟  

After a delicious meal, it was time to hit up Chinateatern 🎤 to see *Dreamgirls*. The musical takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, exploring ambition, fame, and the music industry's highs and lows 🎶. Effie White’s powerful anthem "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" still gives me chills every time! 💔😮 The show was stunning, and Chinateatern’s red-and-gold Art Deco design made it even more special 🏛️.  

Post-show, we said goodbye to Cicki, and Martin and I biked to Slussen 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️. We took down some posters along the way and voilà—I got my Chaka Khan poster! 🎤💥  

It’s just another day in the life of a dresser and costume supervisor in Stockholm, living in Midsommarkransen 🌳. When I'm not vlogging about theatre, style, or vegan cooking 🥗, I love sharing moments from my day with you all. Don’t forget to hit the like button if you want to see more fun behind-the-scenes footage! 💥  

And as always, I share the oldest picture on my phone with you, and then erase it to keep things fresh and nostalgic at the same time 😎.  

#theatrelife #musicaltheatre #stockholmfood #dreamgirls #theatrevibes #streetfoodlove #veganlife #behindthescenes #chinesetheater #midsommarkransen #j250306

HOW I GOT TO DO SOME MORE ASSISTING AT A SUPER SECRET VIDEO SHOOT #mouli...

So, can you guess the musical?

MEDVERKANDE

Manus – John Logan

Musik & text – Blandade artister

Arrangemang, orkestrering, kompletterande musik & text – Justin Levine

Dansarrangemang – Justin Levine & Matt Stine

Medorkestrering- Katie Kresek, Charlie Rosen & Matt Stine

Based on the 2001 twentieth century studios motion picture written by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce, Directed by Baz Luhrmann

 

Roller 

SATINE-Marsha Songcome

CHRISTIAN-Andreas Wijk

HAROLD ZIDLER- Morgan Alling

GREVEN-Fred Johanson

SANTIAGO-Anton Ewald

HENRI TOULOUSE LAUTREC- Alexander Larsson

NINI- Lovisa Bengtsson

BABY DOLL- Nils Reinholtz

LA CHOCOLAT- Joanna Perera

ARABIA- Rachelle Larsson

ENSEMBLE-      Robin Lake

ENSEMBLE-      Patrik Riber

ENSEMBLE–      Zain Odelstål

Ensemble/Danskapten– Albin Lindén

ENSEMBLE- Martin Jonsson

ENSEMBLE- Martin Wallin Andersson

ENSEMBLE- Ulrika Ånäs

ENSEMBLE- Sanna Jansson

ENSEMBLE- Liza Stockseth

ENSEMBLE- Louise Wallentin

ENSEMBLE- Hanna Carlbrand

ENSEMBLE- Kim Pastor

SWING- Agnes Lindgren

SWING- Edin Jusuframic

 

KREATIVT TEAM

Regi & svensk översättning dialog- Anders Albien

Koreografi- Jennie Widegren, Zain Odelstål, Kirsty Mcdonald, Anja Gaarder

Scenografi- takis

Ljusdesign- Palle Palmé

Ljuddesign- Oskar Johansson

Mask & Perukdesign- Sara Klänge

Kostymdesign- Astrid Lynge Ottosen

Musikaliskt Ansvarig- Joakim Pedersen

Videodesign/Produktion- Formförbundet

Biträdande Regi- Klas Wiljergård

Sångansvarig- Sara Nordenberg

Kapellmästare- Janne Radesjö

 

Produktion

Produceras av 2Entertain & Vicky Nöjesproduktion 

Producent- Nanette Hayes, 2Entertain

Executiv Producent – Bosse Andersson, 2Entertain

Medproducent- Vicky von der Lancken, Vicky Nöjesproduktion

Produktionskoordinator – Jonas Månsson

Marknadsföring och försäljning – Sofia Ekskog

Ekonomi – Linda Dahlberg

Biljettchef – Elisabeth Johansson

Produktionsledare / Regi ass.  – Nina Hammarklev

Teknisk samordnare – Ted Silvergren

 

Marsha Songcome, Andreas Wijk, Morgan Alling, Fred Johanson, Anton Ewald, Alexander Larsson, Lovisa Bengtsson, Nils Reinholtz, Joanna Perera, Rachelle Larsson, Robin Lake, Patrik Riber, Zain Odelstål, Albin Lindén, Martin Jonsson, Martin Wallin Andersson, Ulrika Ånäs, Sanna Jansson, Liza Stockseth, Louise Wallentin, Hanna Carlbrand, Kim Pastor, Agnes Lindgren, Edin Jusuframic

 

Anders Albien, Jennie Widegren, Zain Odelstål, Kirsty Mcdonald, Anja Gaarder, takis, Palle Palmé, Oskar Johansson, Sara Klänge, Astrid Lynge Ottosen, Joakim Pedersen, Formförbundet, Klas Wiljergård, Sara Nordenberg, Janne Radesjö, 2Entertain & Vicky Nöjesproduktion, Nanette Hayes, Jonas Månsson, Sofia Ekskog, Linda Dahlberg, Elisabeth Johansson, Nina Hammarklev, Ted Silvergren

John Logan, Justin Levine, Matt Stine, Katie Kresek, Charlie Rosen, Matt Stine, 2001 twentieth century studios, Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce,

LINKS:

MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://m.youtube.com/user/joakimbergman 

”HOW I GOT MY FIRST VEGAN SEMLA OF ‘23”:

On instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Coc96jaMtHV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Or youtube: https://youtu.be/D_rk54yM3Mk

#moulinrouge #j230209 #musical #musikal #moulinrougemusical #chinateatern #photoshoot #backstage #makeup #filming #promo #costumes #dancers #dansare #teater #musicaltheatre #show #cancan #assisting #kostymer #scenkostymer 

#andreaswijk #morganalling #antonewald #wigdesigner

HOW I GOT TO ASSIST AT A SUPER SECRET VIDEO SHOOT #moulinrouge, #chinate...

So, somtimes I get to keep a secret...

MEDVERKANDE

Manus – John Logan

Musik & text – Blandade artister

Arrangemang, orkestrering, kompletterande musik & text – Justin Levine

Dansarrangemang – Justin Levine & Matt Stine

Medorkestrering- Katie Kresek, Charlie Rosen & Matt Stine

Based on the 2001 twentieth century studios motion picture written by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce, Directed by Baz Luhrmann

 

Roller 

SATINE-Marsha Songcome

CHRISTIAN-Andreas Wijk

HAROLD ZIDLER- Morgan Alling

GREVEN-Fred Johanson

SANTIAGO-Anton Ewald

HENRI TOULOUSE LAUTREC- Alexander Larsson

NINI- Lovisa Bengtsson

BABY DOLL- Nils Reinholtz

LA CHOCOLAT- Joanna Perera

ARABIA- Rachelle Larsson

ENSEMBLE-      Robin Lake

ENSEMBLE-      Patrik Riber

ENSEMBLE–      Zain Odelstål

Ensemble/Danskapten– Albin Lindén

ENSEMBLE- Martin Jonsson

ENSEMBLE- Martin Wallin Andersson

ENSEMBLE- Ulrika Ånäs

ENSEMBLE- Sanna Jansson

ENSEMBLE- Liza Stockseth

ENSEMBLE- Louise Wallentin

ENSEMBLE- Hanna Carlbrand

ENSEMBLE- Kim Pastor

SWING- Agnes Lindgren

SWING- Edin Jusuframic

 

KREATIVT TEAM

Regi & svensk översättning dialog- Anders Albien

Koreografi- Jennie Widegren, Zain Odelstål, Kirsty Mcdonald, Anja Gaarder

Scenografi- takis

Ljusdesign- Palle Palmé

Ljuddesign- Oskar Johansson

Mask & Perukdesign- Sara Klänge

Kostymdesign- Astrid Lynge Ottosen

Musikaliskt Ansvarig- Joakim Pedersen

Videodesign/Produktion- Formförbundet

Biträdande Regi- Klas Wiljergård

Sångansvarig- Sara Nordenberg

Kapellmästare- Janne Radesjö

 

Produktion

Produceras av 2Entertain & Vicky Nöjesproduktion 

Producent- Nanette Hayes, 2Entertain

Executiv Producent – Bosse Andersson, 2Entertain

Medproducent- Vicky von der Lancken, Vicky Nöjesproduktion

Produktionskoordinator – Jonas Månsson

Marknadsföring och försäljning – Sofia Ekskog

Ekonomi – Linda Dahlberg

Biljettchef – Elisabeth Johansson

Produktionsledare / Regi ass.  – Nina Hammarklev

Teknisk samordnare – Ted Silvergren

 

Marsha Songcome, Andreas Wijk, Morgan Alling, Fred Johanson, Anton Ewald, Alexander Larsson, Lovisa Bengtsson, Nils Reinholtz, Joanna Perera, Rachelle Larsson, Robin Lake, Patrik Riber, Zain Odelstål, Albin Lindén, Martin Jonsson, Martin Wallin Andersson, Ulrika Ånäs, Sanna Jansson, Liza Stockseth, Louise Wallentin, Hanna Carlbrand, Kim Pastor, Agnes Lindgren, Edin Jusuframic

 

Anders Albien, Jennie Widegren, Zain Odelstål, Kirsty Mcdonald, Anja Gaarder, takis, Palle Palmé, Oskar Johansson, Sara Klänge, Astrid Lynge Ottosen, Joakim Pedersen, Formförbundet, Klas Wiljergård, Sara Nordenberg, Janne Radesjö, 2Entertain & Vicky Nöjesproduktion, Nanette Hayes, Jonas Månsson, Sofia Ekskog, Linda Dahlberg, Elisabeth Johansson, Nina Hammarklev, Ted Silvergren

John Logan, Justin Levine, Matt Stine, Katie Kresek, Charlie Rosen, Matt Stine, 2001 twentieth century studios, Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce,

LINKS:

MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://m.youtube.com/user/joakimbergman 

”HOW I GOT TO CELEBRATE FEBOURBONARY ”:

On instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Coack02D0Y-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Or youtube: https://youtu.be/kIDhUv5Vv5g

”HOW I MADE A VEGAN, TWO INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE”:

On instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Coaie07ALKO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Or youtube: https://youtu.be/S_rBnitQv3A

”HOW I MADE A REALLY EASY VEGAN PESTO PIZZA”:

On instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoahxsBgl-L/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Or youtube: https://youtu.be/DZ5u_Hz4i_0

#moulinrouge  #musical #musikal #moulinrougemusical #chinateatern #photoshoot #backstage #makeup #filming #promo #costumes #dancers #dansare #teater #musikal #show #cancan #assisting #j230208

GHOST, en presentation, Chinateatern, Föreställning 5, 6/3 2018

Jag har sett en förhandspresentation av GHOST, på Chinateatern: 

Jag nickar hit och dit, vinkar, ler och flinar, omgiven av folk jag känner. Det här är ingen vanlig föreställning, och folket som är här inte vanlig publik. Demografin drar åt folk i branschen, folk som vill in i branschen, och fans som verkligen, verkligen gillar branschen och folk i branschen. 

Låter det intressant? Här är resten: https://minstengangiveckan.blogspot.se/2018/03/ghost-en-presentation-chinateatern.html

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