The Reykjavik City Theatre (RCT) is one of Iceland's oldest and most prestigious cultural institutions. Operated by the Reykjavik Theatre Company, its history stretches back more than a century to the foundation of the Company in 1897. It is now, alongside the National Theatre of Iceland, one of the nation's two preeminent playhouses. Reykjavik City Theatre, as the name suggests, is the municipal theatre of Iceland's capital city.

Reykjavik City Theatre has currently has about 200 employees. Approximately 20 job categories are represented at the theatre.

All departments are located in the theatre building:

• Canteen
• Conference room
• Costume department
• Lighting and electricity workshop
• Props department
• Recording studio
• Rehearsal studios
• Scenery, painting & forge department
• Underground car park and docks with elevators
• Wigs and make-up department

The RCT also runs an educational department with the aim of opening up the theatre to young and old, thus sparking an interest in theatre among new generations and new theatregoers. Nursery and primary school students are regularly invited to visit the theatre, tours and educational visits are offered on demand, and the educational department publishes a variety of material relating to the theatre´s productions on the RCT website.

Brynhildur Guðjónsdóttir has served as the artistic director of the Reykjavik City Theatre since February 2020.

The artistic director reports to the board of the Reykjavik Theatre Company and serves for four years at a time. The management of the Reykjavik City Theatre is under the supervision of the artistic director, who holds artistic and operational responsibility of the theatre.

Brynhildur is an actress, playwright and director. She graduated with a BA Hons degree in acting from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1998 but previously finished a BA degree in French literature and linguistics from the University of Iceland in 1995. She was a research fellow in playwriting at Yale School of Drama 2011-2012. Before her appointment as artistic director, she was an actress and director at the Reykjavík City Theatre and directed main stage productions such as Shakespeare's Richard III and Chekhov's Uncle Vanya.

Her contract was recently extended to 2027.

The aim of the Reykjavik City Theatre is to offer a variety of theatrical performances and events catering to all strata of society. The Reykjavik City Theatre is a vibrant and joyful place to gather – a cultural institution that aspires to be a leading force in Icelandic culture by producing high-quality, professional performances that provoke discussion, spark joy and leaves a lasting imprint on the audience. The repertoire of the theatre ranges from new Icelandic plays and experimental performances to classics, musicals and large-scale children plays. The Reykjavik City Theatre is a modern company where all members of society are welcome.

In 1989, after 90 years of performing in a small building in the city centre, the Reykjavik Theatre Company moved to its current venue in the Reykjavik City Theatre. The new, modern building is on a par with many of Europe's best theatres and features excellent facilities and several adaptable, high-tech stages.

The Reykjavik City Theatre is a large complex, measuring 11,000 square meters, and has three major stages, in addition to less formal performance spaces.

The RCT has excellent food and drink facilities and guests can enjoy delicious refreshments before a show or during the interval. Pre-booking a table with food and drinks is a popular option with groups. The foyer opens at 18:30

Box Office

Phone and visiting time
Monday - Friday 12-17, phone +354 568-8000
12-20 on showdays.
You can always buy your tickets online.

Visiting address

Borgarleikhúsið / The Reykjavik City Theatre
Listabraut 3
103 Reykjavík

Postal address

Borgarleikhúsið / The Reykjavik City Theatre
Listabraut 3
103 Reykjavík
Iceland

Reception

Monday-Friday 9-17
+354 568-5500

borgarleikhus@borgarleikhus.is