Rikard Lekander

Rikard Lekander is the managing director and artistic leader of Uppsala Stadsteater, having taken on the role in November 2024. He is currently navigating the theater through a significant financial crisis, with a reported deficit of 37 million SEK that has prompted the need for budget cuts and potential layoffs. Lekander has acknowledged the pride among the staff and the support from the audience while addressing the challenges of financial underfunding and the impact on upcoming productions.