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Reykjavik bears the distinction of being the world’s northernmost capital, and for many Icelandic visitors it also serves as a gateway to the rugged adventure options beyond. Recharge after outdoor pursuits in one of the many geothermal springs or luxurious indoor spas. We appreciate Reykjavik’s open-minded and energetic culture that includes a hip and internationally recognized music and arts scene, great food and notoriously "enthusiastic" nightlife.
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1. Improv Iceland
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
Improv Iceland does long-form improv shows every Wednesday at Tjarnarbíó. Improv Iceland creates a unique comedy show improvised on the spot for your entertainment. Tickets can be purchased here https://tix.is/is/event/8209/improv-island/ Nothing has been planned in advance and nothing will ever be repeated so every week brings you a new and different show where anything can happen. All shows are performed in English. Improv Iceland's artistic director is Guðmundur Felixson. The company has performed at the DCM festival in 2015, 2016 and 2017, and have been nominated for the Icelandic Theater Awards, Griman.
2. Saga Music 101
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Experience Saga Music 101 and travel to a world, more than a Millenium back in time. Songs & stories about early settlers in Iceland and what some of them encountered. See and hear us in Gamla Bio, in the heart of 101 Reykjavik.
3. Icelandic Sagas - The Greatest Hits
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4.5 based on 283 reviews
Icelandic Sagas - The Greatest Hits! A 75 minute theatrical comedy roller coaster ride through Iceland’s literary heritage – in English.
Reviewed By 368lenetteh - Wausau, United States
This evening presentation in one of the more intimate venues in Harpa was full of humor and great acting by the 2 person troupe. They presented Icelandic history in the most memorable and comedy filled light. The 2 actors employed willing audience participants in a few of the retold sagas, to fill in the missing characters. Some parts of skits were a little bawdy, but not overly so. All the language was appropriate, and I completely endorse this presentation of The Great Icelandic Sagas! It kept the audience laughing beginning to end.
4. How to Become Icelandic in 60 Minutes
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4.5 based on 120 reviews
How To Become Icelandic In 60 Minutes teaches you everything you need to know about being icelandic in just one hour. You walk out of the theatre 100% Icelandic. The show is much more than a stand up comedy. It is a hillarious, incisive and visual observation of the icelandic human condition, their attitudes, struggles and every day life.
Reviewed By disereed2018 - Washington DC, United States
If you’re not planning to do a Northern Lights tour on you very first night in Iceland then I recommend booking this show at Harpa asap. While every tour guide will go through the history of Iceland with you - this show covers the whole spectrum and does it in a funny way. The one-man show playfully makes fun and use of the stereotypes of many nationalities (mostly in the EU) relative to the Icelandic culture so I felt like I learned about other countries too. I thought the Americans would get it bad but the US got away barely scathed. Also, i feel like if i had seen the show earlier, i would have immediately made room to ride an Icelandic horse during my week there. you Show costs about $45 US at Harpa. We just walked in to Harpa and bought tickets 15 mins prior to showtime. We went on a Thursday night at 7p. A good healthy crowd. There is cussing, so not really suitable for the kiddies. Funny and endearing.
