METAXIS
1 JUN
16:00
HARPA CONCERT HALL
Sea Monsters
12 JUN
17:00
STRANDGATA, ESKIFJÖRÐUR
Beware the Sea Monsters!
What’s happening down by the harbour? Reports say that a trawler fishing just off the coast caught a huge unknown creature. Soon after, the engine gave out, the ship sent out a Mayday and was towed to the docks. While waiting for scientists to examine this strange beast, the public is given a unique opportunity to take a look. Have the sea monsters of our ancient tales come back and what message do they bring?
The opening day of Reykjavík Arts Festival brings incredible creatures to Reykjavík harbour as Hringleikur Circus Company and Pilkington Props come together to create brand new, large-scale Icelandic street theatre for all ages.
The sea monsters won’t stop after the opening festivities - they will continue their journey around Iceland, appearing in four other places.
The Sea Monsters were commissioned by Reykjavík Arts Festival.
Artistic directors: Eyrún Ævarsdóttir and Jóakim Meyvant Kvaran, Hringleikur Circus Company
Producer: Ragnheiður Maísól Sturludóttir, MurMur Productions
Character design and build: Daniel Adam Pilkington and Thomas Burke, Pilkington Props
Visual design: Brian Pilkington
Dramatization: Hildur Knútsdóttir
Composer: Friðrik Margrétar- Guðmundsson
Safety and rigging: Thomas Burke
Costumes and props for The Sea Monster Bureau: Bryndís Ósk Þ. Ingvarsdóttir
Assistance with character build: Björg Einarsdóttir, Sara Magnús, Kate Harrington
Folklorist: Dagrún Ósk Jónsdóttir
Co-producer: Listahátíð í Reykjavík
Performers:
Alejandro Bencomo
Bjarni Árnason
Bryndís Torfadóttir
Daniel Adam Pilkingin
Harpa Lind Ingadóttir
Jóakim Meyvant Kvaran
Lauren Charnow
Nick Candy
Thomas Burke
A group of local youth also takes part in performing the show.
Thanks: Heimar
Hringleikur (IS)
Pilkington Props (IS)
June 1 at 3 pm
Midbakki, Reykjavík
June 5 at 5:15pm
Hafbjargarhús by Akranes lighthouse, Akranes
June 8 at 3pm
Westfjord Regional Museum, Ísafjordur
June 12 at 5:15pm
Naustagardur, Husavik harbour
June 15 at 5pm
Strandgata 32 by Vélaverksmiðja Eskifjarðar
Free
The Sea Monsters is funded by the Icelandic Performing Arts Fund and Artist' Salary Fund, Children’s Culture Fund of Iceland, Westfjords Development Fund, Northeast Iceland Development Fund, East Iceland Development Fund, Múlaþing’s Cultural Fund and Performing Art Center Iceland.
The show is done in collaboration with the Icelandic Sea Monster Museum and Art for all, Iceland.
Accessibility
The event takes place outdoors in the public space. The show travels around 500 metres from Miðbakki to Harpa, with special performances in three places. There is good access for wheelchair users on the pavements. The performers move around in the crowd. The show uses loud music and sounds. The performance is on a large scale and could be frightening.
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