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What’s On in Sweden: November 26-December 2

What’s on in Sweden: Camels and horses ride into Stockholm, a month of Cock in Gothenburg and Dubstep rules in Malmö.

What's On in Sweden: November 26-December 2

STOCKHOLM

Stockholm International Horse Show

This year’s theme is ‘1001 Nights’ so the big pull at the horse show this year is, er, camels.

Price: 195 – 765 kronor

Location: Globen

Date: 26th-28th November

Time: See website

More information: Stockholm International Horse Show

Dead Dogs Don’t Bark

The internationally acclaimed Portuguese Compania Do Chapito perform the dark comedy Dead Dogs Don’t Bark. Performances in English

Price: 260 kronor

Location: Stadsteater

Date: 27th and 28th November

Time: 7pm

More information: Stadsteater

The Royal Tribute: The King and Queen

See Elvis and Freddie Mercury alive and kicking on the same stage! The ultimate tribute act!

Price: 250 kronor

Location: Götakällare

Date: 27th November

Time: 8pm

More information: Götakällare

Budapest Gypsy Symphony Orchestra

The World famous 100 man Gypsy orchestra promise a unique musical experience

Price: 290-590 kronor

Location: Konserthuset

Date: 28th November

Time: 8pm

More information: Konserthuset

GOTHENBURG

Cock

GEST (Gothenburg’s English Speaking Theatre) present the Swedish premiere of Mike Bartlett’s Cock

Price: 100-150 kronor

Location: Folkteatern

Date: until 11th December

Time: See website

More information: Folkteatern

Budapest Gypsy Symphony Orchestra

The World famous 100 man Gypsy orchestra promise a unique musical experience

Price: 395 kronor

Location: Konserthuset

Date: 27th November

Time: 7.30pm

More information: GSO

Job For A Cowboy (US)

Arizona’s most brutal Death Metal band. That’s pretty brutal.

Price: 295 kronor

Location: Sticky Fingers

Date: 28th November

Time: 7pm

More information: Sticky Fingers

MALMÖ

Budapest Gypsy Symphony Orchestra

The World famous 100 man Gypsy orchestra promise a unique musical experience

Price: 450 kronor

Location: Malmö Konserthus

Date: 26th November

Time: 8pm

More information: Malmö Konserthus

Will Kimbrough (US)

“A smart, deserving songwriter. A well kept secret” – Parke Puterbauh, Rolling Stone

Price: 180 kronor

Location: Babel

Date: 28th November

Time: 8pm

More information: Babel

Mount Kimbie (UK)

At the pinnacle of the UK Dubstep scene

Price: 90 kronor

Location: Debaser

Date: 1st December

Time: 8.30pm

More information: Debaser

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SPORT

Stockholm Open set to serve up a storm

The ATP Stockholm Open hits the Swedish capital on Saturday with international players vying for a piece of the €530,000 ($718,000) pie. Will it be a local Swede who takes out this year's title? The Local chats to the tournament organizer to find out more.

Stockholm Open set to serve up a storm

“All the sponsors, players and organizers are getting ready, I’m really excited,” tournament spokesman Christian Ahlqvist told The Local over the phone, with the sound of tennis balls thwacking around in the background.

Held inside Stockholm’s Royal Tennis Hall, the tournament has been played every year since 1969, attracting some of the biggest tennis names in Sweden and the world.

“All the big Swedish players have played in the Stockholm Open, Björn Borg, Mats Wilander. Former world number one Roger Federer won the title in 2010. We’ve had some really great players, its always been one of the tournaments to play in,” explained Ahlqvist.

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Headlining this year’s contingent is Spanish world number four David Ferrer who is tipped to take home the trophy.

“Ferrer is coming from Shanghai, he’s a great player and he’s always performed very well here,” said Ahlqvist.

But if you thought it was a one horse race, think again. Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov and Polish giant Jerzy Janowicz (who is over two metres tall), both 22, are two young players looking to challenge Ferrer and show the tennis world that they belong at the top.

However the odds are against Sweden netting the championship. World number 444 Markus Eriksson is the only confirmed Swedish player so far, although more may find their way through in Friday’s final qualifications. But statistically, the odds aren’t historically in the Swedes’ favour, with the last winner, Thomas Johansson, in 2004.

A strong Swedish presence in the singles may be lacking, but the Swedish men are expected to do better in the doubles.

“Jonas Björkman is making a comeback in the doubles with one of the best doubles players in the world, Robert Lindstedt. So that will be interesting to see,” said Ahlqvist.

As for a tip for the winner, Ahlqvist likes world number 41 Jarkko Nieminen from Finland.

“Jarko is someone who’s been a bit on and off the court with injuries. He’s played here so many times before, he’s almost a Swede. Everyone would love to see him win one.”

Saturday marks the opening ceremony for the Open, which will be held on centre court and is free for everyone. The tournament begins on the same day, with the final scheduled for Sunday the 19th.

Josh Liew

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