The association received money from Sparbanksstiftelsen at the end of 2025, which was intended for the performance 'Nils Dacke – Upproret', according to an official source. As a result, the association is postponing the premiere by one year, the official said. Casting challenges have arisen despite auditions held in Hultsfred, with many actors tied up and the lead roles of Nils Dacke and Gustav Vasa not yet found.
Erik Sitbon Björngard, creator and composer, noted, 'A suitable Nils Dacke has been difficult to find. ' The exact amount of money received and why it has been so difficult to find suitable actors for the lead roles remain unclear. The postponement is to allow other actors to replan, and the singers and actors chosen must be notified, according to the official.
A suitable Nils Dacke has been difficult to find. It surprised us all that it would be so difficult.
Bronson Månsson, chairman of the association Den Stora Gemenskapen, stated, 'The singers and actors we have chosen must be notified. ' Whether the postponement will affect the budget or funding for the performance is not confirmed.
The singers and actors we have chosen must be notified. They have all adjusted their calendars, from Dacke in Virserum July 2026 to Dacke in Virserum July 2027.