
Al Pitcher: Sweden Syndrome

Al Pitcher – Sverige Syndrome
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The comedian Al Pitcher has for several years described us Swedes with great warmth and accuracy. In the new performance Sweden Syndrome, Al turns to the perspective and we get to take part of his own journey. From birth in England to childhood years in New Zealand to land here, with a Swedish wife and two children.
Release Date
2019-06-06
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