From September 7 until October 27, Norrköping's Theater Company organizes "Prisoners in space - conceptions of the future" in the old prison.

- It's great to do it all in a prison. We live on planet earth that catches in space, so this is a really great place to be, ”says Olov Rasch, artistic director of Norrköping's Theater Company.

Open conversations about the climate

Four years ago, the premises were used for art exhibition and theater, but now, in addition to this, something called "the word is free" will also be arranged, says Olov Rasch.

The idea is that it should open up to citizen talks on climate-related issues.

- Every Sunday, different researchers come and start discussions about climate change. In addition, artists will exhibit works related to the subject, says Olov Rasch.

The Riksbyggen has wanted to build housing in the old prison, but has received no from the Administrative Court, as this would mean that old graves would be removed. Now the premises are used instead for culture.

The prison is beautifully located on the Strömmen river which flows through Norrköping. Photo: Tobias Holmqvist / SVT

- We cooperate with Riksbyggen, which lends its empty premises, but the initiative comes from Norrköping's Theater Company, says Olov Rasch.