Uppsala Stadsteater invites audiences on an introspective journey through a series of thought-provoking performances. From the gripping isolation of 'Suffer,' to the haunting ambition in 'Macbeth,' the emotional depth of 'We are Orlando,' the familial chaos in 'Dad is Dead,' and the philosophical inquiries of 'Study in Human Behavior,' each play offers a unique exploration of human nature. These performances, brought to life by talented casts, promise not only to entertain but to spark conversations about the complexities and challenges of human existence.

Exploring Human Nature: A Journey Through Uppsala Stadsteater's Captivating Performances

The elderly fisherman Santiago has long been unlucky - he catches no fish. Some villagers mock him, others pity him. His apprentice Manolin urges him to venture further out to sea than anyone else has ever dared, one last adventure to prove that Santiago's glory days are not over.

The Old Man and the Sea

Uppsala City Theater

Anna-Karin and Ted live on the margins, once dreamers and visionaries of the future, now stuck in a debt-ridden existence marked by quick fixes and bad choices. When they are given the chance to ease their debt, they accept without hesitation. All they have to do is steal a sculpture from a famous art dealer. But the theft goes awry, and suddenly they are both accused of murder.

The one who deprives another of life

Jay and Daisy meet in the middle of a war. He is a young soldier with no name or status, she is a socialite from a wealthy and well-known family. A spark is ignited between them that burns long after the war separates them. Daisy marries someone else and continues the life expected of her. Jay disappears. Until the day Daisy hears about a mysterious man, known for his extravagant parties. No one knows who he is, but something tells her that he is someone she once knew.

Gatsby

On a remote country road, famous author Paul Sheldon is involved in a serious car accident. He wakes up in a secluded house, where he is lovingly cared for by former nurse Annie Wilkes. But it's not long before he realizes that something is wrong.

Suffer

It will be atmospheric, fun, a little surprising and very close. An hour where the small miracles of Christmas are mixed with the gentle chaos of everyday life, and where the audience gets to follow along through both frosty musings and giggly sidetracks.

Silent night & warm laughter

When Scottish warlord Macbeth meets three witches, they share a prophecy with him: he will become king. Driven by the prophecy – and incited by his wife Lady Macbeth – he murders the sitting king and seizes power for himself. But guilt and fear haunt Macbeth. Is he trapped in a nightmare of his own making?

Macbeth

"And what I remember most clearly is the sound of all the mobile phones. By now many relatives had found out what had happened and started calling. You could see the names on the phone displays. Mothers, brothers, sisters, fathers. For obvious reasons, no one answered."

We are Orlando

A waiting room. A father who (maybe?) is dying. And then three siblings who can't stop tripping over each other and their own lives.Jesper Feldtdebuts as a playwright with a comedy about the most complicated relationship we have – the one with family. 

Dad is dead.

In Lena Andersson's August Prize-nominated novel, conversations are at the center, both the dialogues and the inner monologues. On the Small Stage, becomes a performance filled with razor-sharp observations of the most banal essentials – a deep dive into the thankless task of being a human being among humans.Study in human behavior.

Uppsala stadsteater

Dec 16, 2025 - Feb 14, 2026

Suffer

Feb 13 - Apr 15, 2026

Macbeth

Mar 5 - May 9, 2026

We are Orlando

Mar 6 - Apr 18, 2026

Dad is dead.

26 - 29 May, 2026

Study in human behavior

7 - 24 Jan, 2026

The Old Man and the Sea

7 - 18 Jan, 2026

The one who deprives another of life

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