In homage to the 40th anniversary of the murder of Olof Palme, the Profilteatern in Umeå is presenting a rock opera titled "Palmegruppen rider igen". This performance explores the mysteries surrounding Palme's assassination and how it has haunted the Swedish psyche ever since, engaging audiences in a farcical representation of a real-life tragedy. The production invites spectators to reflect on the complexities and myths that have arisen from the investigation, saying it may not offer solutions but will entertain and provoke thought.

The rock musical is the work of Umeå musicians John Andersson and Viktor Asbaghi Sandström, who have been interpreting the Palme investigation through their music since 2020. Their songs address the myriad theories and suspects that have emerged over the years, including references to cultural phenomena such as the PKK and the so-called Skandiamannen. The band's name, Polisman B, alludes to one of the suspects in the case, framing their artistic endeavor within a broader cultural discourse on crime, memory, and national identity.

By taking a farcical approach to such a serious subject, the creators of the opera suggest that the theatrical medium provides a unique platform to examine the absurdities and narratives that have sprung from the unsolved murder. It raises questions about how societies cognitively process historical crimes and what it means to engage artistically with unresolved issues, particularly ones that resonate deeply within the national consciousness, such as the Palme case in Sweden.