Fast-paced performance with the best from nursery rhyme book series Barnkammarboken.
Bonnier Carlsen’s classic nursery rhyme books, Barnkammarböcker, have long been a hit with kids and parents alike throughout Sweden. And now they’re a musical performance, with children’s program host and musical artist Nassim Al Fakir at the helm together with an ensemble of musicians and actors. The performances will be held at Göteborg’s Kulturkalas culture festival on Aug. 12 and at Stockholm’s Kulturfestival on Aug. 13.
Together, the ensemble sings everything from kid’s favorite tunes about crocodiles, cakes and hugs, to classic songs from Astrid Lindgren, much beloved by Swedes for generations. The performance, which combines the music with Al Fakir’s own humorous stories about his childhood, are staged before a giant open book from the series, and invites the audience to dance and sing along.
“The popularity of the Barnkammarböcker series is based very much on the joy of singing together,” says Annika Lundeberg, publisher for the book series at Bonnier Carlsen. “Now we get to do so on a much bigger scale, with one of Sweden’s top musical artists! As publisher, it’s fantastic to see how the books come to life and reach readers in a completely new way.”
Along with Nassim Al Fakir, the performers include Mats Nilsson, Daniel Nilsson, Ida Doverstam and conductor Paul Helander. Script and direction are by Mikael Kallin, who has also done performances at Junibacken and Astrid Lindgrens Värld children’s attractions. Amusement AB and Cosmos Music Group are responsible for the idea and production.