THEATRE CAFÉ SWEDEN            Presented by: the Embassy of Sweden and Company of Angels Date: June 6, 2008 Directed by: John Retallack Cast: Karen Archer, Rachel Edwards, Gerrard McArthur, Celia Meiras, Chris Staines, Gehane Strehler, Toyin Omari-Kinch Extracts from 4 contemporary plays by some of the most exciting writers in Sweden today specially curated and presented in rehearsed staged readings Curated by: Chris Campbell (National Theatre) Giles Croft (Nottingham Playhouse) John Retallack (Company of Angels) Paul Sirett (Soho Theatre)     This spring, a panel of readers met to read and discuss over forty contemporary Swedish plays. They have chosen four to be presented at this special edition of Theatre Café. The panel believe that the plays chosen will interest theatre producers and directors today. Programme: All Days and All Nights by Margareta Garpe The Antelopes by Henning Mankell Monsters by Niklas Rådström The Runner by Mattias Andersson Friday 6 June 2008 1pm – 2pm buffet lunch 2pm – 4pm READINGS of 4 extracts followed by drinks reception The Swedish Ambassador’s Residence 27 Portland Place (entrance from New Cavendish Street) London W1B 1QA Admission is free but by invitation only.