HÖGG (Punch) | Main Stage

Based on a true story and adapted from Jacob Dunne’s memoir, Högg is James Graham’s powerful and internationally acclaimed drama about violence, guilt, forgiveness and the possibility of change. When a single impulsive act destroys several lives, an extraordinary journey towards reconciliation begins. A major contemporary work that has moved audiences from London’s West End to Broadway, this compelling production explores both personal responsibility and the human capacity for redemption. Director: Magnus Geir Thordarson.

HETJUR HAFSINS (Heroes of the Sea) | Main Stage

Set in a small fishing community in Iceland’s Westfjords, Heroes of the Sea is a sweeping new drama by renowned film and theatre director Ragnar Bragason. Through stories of loss, resilience, love and survival, it sheds light on lives shaped by the sea and asks who the true heroes are: those who venture out into the storms, or those who wait on shore. A powerful portrait of Icelandic history, memory and identity. Director: Ragnar Bragason.

ORMSTUNGA (Gunnlaugur ormstunga “serpent-tongue”, the musical) | Main Stage

Drawing on the rich traditions of Icelandic storytelling while speaking directly to the present, Gunnlaugur ormstunga “serpent-tongue”, the musical, a smash hit from last season, explores the power of language, manipulation and ambition. This visually striking production brings mythic themes into dialogue with contemporary concerns, examining how stories shape individuals and societies alike. A compelling new Icelandic work written by two authors belonging to Iceland’s youngest generation of theatre artists, Hafsteinn Nielsson and Oliver Thorsteinsson, that demonstrates the enduring relevance of the nation’s literary heritage and its potential for reinvention on stage. Director: Gisli Orn Gardarsson.

TAKTU LAGIÐ, LÓA (The Rise and Fall of Little Voice) | Main Stage

Jim Cartwright’s celebrated modern classic tells the story of a shy young woman whose extraordinary singing talent offers an escape from a difficult home life. Filled with humour, heartache and unforgettable music, the play explores vulnerability, exploitation and the struggle to find one’s own voice. Winner of major British theatre awards and beloved by audiences worldwide, it remains one of contemporary theatre’s most moving dramas. Director: Thora Karitas Arnadottir.

RÝMI FYRIR ÁST (Room for Love) | Main Stage

Award-winning playwright Tyrfingur Tyrfingsson returns with an ambitious new work exploring intimacy, longing and human connection. Six strangers search for love in unexpected ways, their stories intertwining through humour, mystery and surprising theatrical imagery. Created by one of Iceland’s most distinctive contemporary voices, this production transforms the Main Stage itself into a unique performance environment, inviting audiences to experience both theatre and love from a different perspective. Director: Stefan Jonsson.