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If you arrive in Reykjavík in the summer the options for experiencing Icelandic theatre are limited, mainly because the National Theatre has its annual break at this time. At other times of year, drama in the city varies according to supply and demand, and the National Theatre in particular can show anything from Shakespeare and Chekhov to West End musicals and opera. The Saga of Guðridur, Skemmtihúsið, Laufasvegur 22, opposite the American Embassy, tickets available from the tourist office in Bankstræti, T 562 3045. Thu-Sat at 2030 from 13 Jun-Sep. A one-woman play about the journey of an Icelandic woman who toured the high seas in the 10th century and became the first European female to see North America. It’s very entertaining and an interesting account of the Viking era. The National Theatre, Hverfisgata, 101 Reykjavík, T 551 1200. Box office open daily 1300-1800 except Monday, and until 2000 on days of performance. Information about the programme can be found at the tourist information centre. Reykjavík City Theatre, Listabraut, Kringlan, T 568 8000. The box office is open daily between 1300 and 1800 and information about the programme can also be found at the tourist information centre.
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