Nice Guys! Captioned performances at The National Theatre of Iceland
On April 9th and 15th, we are pleased to offer captioned performances of the play Nice Guys (Gæðablóð). Captions in both English and Icelandic will be displayed on screens adjacent to the stage. The performance on April 9th is now nearly sold out. Due to high demand, we have decided to add a second captioned performance. Ticket sales are now open.
In recent years, theatre artists from diverse backgrounds have shared their stories at the National Theatre with great impact, offering us all new insights into our multifaceted reality. Now, it is time for Davíð Þór, Jónmundur, and Unnsteinn to take center stage. While these three artists are deeply rooted in Icelandic culture, they each trace their heritage across two continents. In this candid production, they share their personal experiences, staging both hilarious and deeply poignant moments from their lives that reveal our society in unexpected ways.
A rapper from Reykjavik West, a former football player from Garðabær and a musician from the city center join forces on the Main Stage of The National Theatre to look at Icelandic society. The artists David Thor, Jonmundur and Unnsteinn have in common that they are distinctly Icelandic but can trace their origins to two continents. Their roots lie in Iceland, Sri Lanka, Gambia, Angola, Portugal and Norway. In a sincere and candid exploration of the self, they stage hilarious and grave incidents from their own lives that expose society in an innovative way.
A short performance that has received great reviews.
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“Davíð, Jónmundur and Unnsteinn certainly have a lot to tell us. Laughable, tearful and tragicomic stories. It all boils down to the colour of skin, and the expectations and preconceptions it has created in their fellow human beings from their early age. Hilarious events, difficult challenges, and in some cases hard personal struggles with their origins. […] This is smoothly written by the authors, well formed by director Þóra Karítas Árnadóttir and well performed. After all, they are experienced performers who feel good in their own skin. The greatest advantage, however, is the stage charm that they all possess in abundance. The result is an enjoyable hour of insight into experiences that few of us here have first-hand access to. Valuable insights mixed with great entertainment.”
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