Stockholm – I’ve Arrived
When I first mentioned to people at work I was coming to Sweden most of them instantly dismissed it as “the big ABBA trip”. A lot of ABBA fans did … Read the rest “Stockholm – I’ve Arrived”
ABBA
The pop group I’ve loved since childhood.
Mamma Mia – The Movie
Within seconds of walking in the door tonight and logging on, I received an instant message from my friend Patrick. I’d caught up with him last night for dinner, as … Read the rest “Mamma Mia – The Movie”
Mamma Mia on Oxford Street
When asked to comment on the whole connection between ABBA, gays and drag shows, Benny Andersson (the bearded one back then) shook his head in disbelief and famously said… … Read the rest “Mamma Mia on Oxford Street”
Min Favoriter
As I prepare for my big European trip, I thought I’d share with you clips of my recent (last year or so) favourite Swedish pop songs. Two are in English, … Read the rest “Min Favoriter”
Chess – The Musical (Again)
Having sat through the first half of “Chess” last night at Sydney’s Theatre Royal, I found myself repeating myself. “Chess”, the musical written by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Tim … Read the rest “Chess – The Musical (Again)”
Två Månader
In exactly two months from now, I will have landed at Arlanda Airport, I will have caught the train or bus into the centre of Stockholm, I will have booked … Read the rest “Två Månader”