Former theater director Anna Takanen left her position as theater manager at Kulturhuset city theater in August this year. Now it is clear who will be her successor: Maria Sid, who has already worked well in the post since she temporarily took over the managerial position after Takanen in August.

- During her time as assistant theater director, Maria Sid has gained the confidence of everyone. She is strongly concerned about the art house and its unique potential. With her background and long career in Finland, she has an outside perspective which is valuable for our business. She also has, for us, new networks, also very valuable, says Sture Carlsson, CEO of Kulturhuset Stadsteatern, in a press release.

Finnish Swedish Maria Sid is both an actor and director, and has over 25 years of theater and film experience from both Sweden and Finland. For the Swedish television audience, she is mainly recognized by the television series Livet i Fagervik - in addition, she is now relevant in the filmization of Jonas Gardell's novel The Comedian's Growing Up.

For the theater scene, she has directed sets such as Chess at the Swedish Theater in Helsinki, Sanatorium Express at the National Opera in Helsinki and Kulturhuset City Theater's set of Elena Ferrantes acclaimed novel My Fantastic Friend.

- Kulturhuset Stadsteatern is by far the most interesting cultural institution in the Nordic countries, with its enormous breadth and unique unique competence in all artistic expressions. It is incredibly inspiring to collaborate with all the talented and dedicated employees who are here, ”says Maria Sid in the press release.

The text is updated.