
Gustavia – the story of the unknown prince of Sweden25.3.2024 15:15:06 CET | Kungliga Operan | Pressmeddelande
A new classical ballet depicting the life of Gustav Badin at the Swedish Royal Court, choreographed by Pär Isberg and directed by Amir Chamdin. Gustavia depicts the story, unknown to many Swedes, of two boys growing up at the same time at the Swedish Royal Court; the future king, Gustav III, and his adopted brother, Gustav Badin. Originally named Kwasi/Couschi, he is enslaved on the Danish colony of Saint Croix in the West Indies and then brought to Sweden as a gift to Queen Lovisa Ulrika. A social experiment that challenges society's norms takes place, where the two boys are raised together, but in completely different ways. One born prince, the other adopted into the royal family. World premiere at the Royal Swedish Opera on October 18. Tickets on sale May 2.