The Local Sweden

Swedish 'trekkies' tie the knot at Klingon wedding

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:12:00 +0200

A Swedish couple made sci-fi history on Friday after they exchanged their vows at a Star Trek-inspired Klingon-clad wedding ceremony in London, according to a report by Reuters.

Professional Swedish clown accused of tax fraud

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:51:00 +0200

A 55-year-old professional clown from southern Sweden has been accused of committing serious tax crimes totaling around 700,000 kronor ($100,000).

English emerging as Sweden's language of laughs

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:51:00 +0200

English-language comedy has established a firm foothold in Sweden, writes Ben Kersley, with even local comedians increasingly trying their hand at being funny in a tongue they speak with enviable fluency.

Al Pitcher Picture Show comedy competition

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:08:00 +0100

Comedian Al Pitcher moved to Sweden last summer and is now set to perform in front of a Stockholm audience for the first time.

Chevy Chase to guest star in Swedish sitcom

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:05:00 +0100

American comedy legend Chevy Chase will arrive in Sweden this weekend to appear as a guest star on a Swedish television sitcom.

'Humour in a foreign language is tricky'

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:46:00 +0200

Sweden-based American journalist Doug Lansky is the man behind new Swedish satire site Faktumé. He explains to James Savage why humour transcends boundaries.

Swedish humour: you're joking?

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 20:16:00 +0100

Many people judge Swedish humour by Björn Borg standards - but there's a rich seam of ribaldry below the surface. Christine Demsteader looks at what makes Sweden laugh.