National Theatre of Iceland, Theatre institution in central Reykjavík, Iceland.
The National Theatre of Iceland contains four performance venues, including a 500-seat Main Stage and a 140-seat Black Box for varied productions.
Architect Guðjón Samúelsson designed the National Theatre building, which officially opened its doors on April 20, 1950, as Iceland's first dedicated performing arts venue.
The theater maintains a company of 25 permanent actors and produces approximately ten new productions each season, combining Icelandic and international theatrical works.
Located at Hverfisgata 19 in downtown Reykjavík, the venue offers limited wheelchair accessibility and maintains a ticket office for performance bookings.
The building's architectural design incorporates elements from Iceland's geology, with the Main Hall ceiling reflecting the natural patterns of basalt columns.
Location: Reykjavík
Inception: 1950
Architects: Guðjón Samúelsson
Official opening: 1950
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Website: https://leikhusid.is
GPS coordinates: 64.14721,-21.93163
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49
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