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Blind and kind, the protagonist of Elísabet Jökulsdóttir’s new
tragicomedy approaches you and invites you along on her jour-
ney. In a monologue delivered ingeniously by Pálina Jónsdóttir,
we hear the thoughts of a woman in love with a married man.
She wants the international media to hear her story, but the
media has better things to do covering Iraq and chasing after
David Beckham’s affairs. As you wait with her, she captivates
you – scratching at the surface of truth and unfolding lies.
A compelling mixture of multimedia presentation and
Icelandic nature sets the backdrop for the play, which has now
been invited to take part in the New York International Fringe
Festival next August. The Secret Face is at the Idnó Theatre,
Reykjavík oldest theatre, by the pond in the centre of town, with
performances in English every Friday. It is an absolute must for
theatre lovers.
The Secret Face is staged by an excellent team including:
director Steinunn Knútsdóttir, costume and image designer
Filippía Elísdóttir, product designer Árni Páll Jónsson, sound
designer Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson and video composer Elísabet
Rónaldsdóttir. Don’t miss this existential story of a woman
searching for her identity. GG
THE MANY FACES
OF A WOMAN’S
SOUL
Astral Weeks, Moondance, Tupelo Honey
and St. Dominic's Preview: classic albums
from the legendary musician simply known
as Van the Man. When it comes to soul,
few musicians can top Van Morrison.
On 2 October, the Irish crooner will be
showcasing his haunting voice in
Reykjavik with a concert at Laugardalshöll,
the National Stadium. Morrison’s perfor-
mance is part of the 14th annual Reykjavik
Jazz Festival, which runs from 29
September to 3 October, and is co-spon-
sored by Concert Ltd.
"I have to pinch myself,” said Einar
Bardarson, owner and operator of Concert
Ltd. “It’s truly amazing to be able to present
Van Morrison to the Icelandic audience.
It’s a thrill to be working with such talent.”
Advance ticket sales begin 15 August. For
more information, log on to www.reykjavik-
jazz.com or www.concert.is
VAN THE MAN
The Secret Face at Idnó Theatre
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