“It would be sheer madness to sit still!” Eva Rydberg is taking Sweden’s stages by storm with a grand farewell tour, and on April 7, the show comes to Rival in Stockholm. “Rena Rama Rydberg” is a warm, musical, and wildly funny show for everyone who loves classic entertainment at the highest level.
After more than seven decades in the spotlight—including 30 years as artistic director of the Fredriksdal Theater—Sweden’s queen of comedy refuses to slow down. Now Eva Rydberg is embarking on an extensive farewell tour throughout Sweden with her new, sparkling show “Rena Rama Rydberg.” Together with eight talented dancers and under the direction of Hans Marklund, she offers a musical comedy extravaganza filled with timeless hits, musical numbers, and brand-new revelations.
Eva Rydberg is one of the industry’s most versatile and beloved icons. At just eight years old, she took the stage in children’s theater and ballet productions at Malmö City Theater, and since then she has entertained generations as an actress, singer, circus clown, comedian, and choreographer. Now, as she brings her entire stage career together in*Rena Rama Rydberg*, she does so with the same unbeatable energy and comedic precision that have become her hallmark. But anyone expecting a quiet retrospective will have to think again.
“They say you’re supposed to slow down and start enjoying the peace and quiet once you turn 80, but that would be sheer madness! I’ve been on stage for 70 years and loved every second of it, but I still have way too much energy and too many ideas to sit still. In this show, I’ll treat you to everything you’re familiar with—and a whole lot of things you had no idea I could do!”says Eva Rydberg with a smile.
From Musical Hits to Hidden Dreams
The show takes you on a fast-paced journey through Eva’s most beloved characters and songs. The audience will get to see and hear crowd favorites such as “Rena Rama Ding Dong,” the Melodifestivalen classic “Charlie Chaplin,” and “Den närsynta bofinken Knut,” interspersed with dazzling show numbers from musicals like West Side Story, Sweet Charity, Annie, and Funny Girl.
But the show also has a completely different dimension: everything Eva Rydberg hasn’t had time to do yet. In a personal and surprising segment, she offers a glimpse into her hidden talents, unlikely anecdotes from life behind the scenes, and dreams that finally get to take center stage.
A star-studded production directed by Hans Marklund
The direction and choreography are by none other than Hans Marklund, one of Sweden’s most accomplished showbiz creators. Together with a hand-picked ensemble of eight professional singers and dancers, Eva’s stories are brought to life through spectacular dance and song numbers.
"Rena Rama Rydberg" is a warm, musical, and wildly funny show for anyone who loves classic entertainment at its finest.
