Stage & theatre
Since graduating as an actor from the Iceland Academy of the Arts in 2007 Bjarni has performed in all the major theatres in Iceland: The National Theatre, The Reykjavik City Theatre and Akureyri Theatre Company. He has produced multiple theatre events such as concerts and stage productions. He is a trained singer and has performed in numerous events over the years, big and small.
See below for detailed stage and theatre resumé.
2024
We are Here (musical) - Natan - Viðlag Performace Group. Dir: Agnes Wild.
Frozen (the Musical) - Pabbie (and ensemble) - The National Theatre. Dir: Gísli Örn Garðarsson
2022
My Brilliant Friend - Alfonso Caracci - The National Theatre. Dir: Yael Farber.
2021
Good Morning, Faggi - myself - Stertabenda Theatre Group in association with The National Theatre. Also co-writer. Dir: Gréta Kristín Omarsdottir. See website for more: www.perplex.is
2020
Kardemom Town (musical) - The Sausage Maker - The National Theatre. Dir: Agusta Skúladóttir.
2019
A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Flute / Indian Prince - The National Theatre. Dir: Hilmar Jónsson
Shakespeare in Love - Nol / ensamble - The National Theatre. Dir: Selma Björnsdóttir.
Master and Margarita - Ivan - The National Theatre. Dir: Hilmar Jónsson
2018
Insomnia - Bjarni / Ross - Stertabenda Theater Group in association with The National Theatre. Dir: Gréta Kristín Omarsdóttir
Ronja Robber’s Daughter (musical) - Styrkár - The National Theatre. Dir: Selma Björnsdóttir
Hit it Through (musical)- Mr. Reykjavík - The National Theatre. Dir: Guðjón Davíð Karlsson
A Lecture on Something Beautiful - Bjarni-Baldur - Smartilab. Dir: Sara Marti
2017
Núnó and Júnía - Trainer/Doctor/Hildir - Akureyri Theatre Company. Dir: Sara Marti.
100 Year Anniversary Concert - singer - North Iceland Symphony Orchestra
2016
Stertabenda - Bjarni - Stertabenda Theatre Group. Dir: Gréta Kristín Omarsdóttir
2014
Began as team member with Improv Iceland - still active.
2013
If Life Were a Musical - singer in multiple concerts - self produced
2012
Les Misérables - Feuille / ensemble - The National Theatre. Dir: Selma Björnsdóttir
The Glass Menagerie - Jim - The Poor Theatre in association with The National Theatre. Dir: Heiðar Sumarliðason
2011
Upset (musical) - Viggó - self produced.
2010
The Sarinó Cirkus (musical) - The Cirkus MC - The Secret Theatre in association with Art Without Boarders. Dir: Agnar Jón Egilsson
2009
Free - Krissi - The Poor Theatre. Dir: Heiðar Sumarliðason.
2008
Lovejob - Kiddi - The Handyman Theatre. Dir: Arni Kristjánsson
2007
Jesus Christ Superstar - Peter - Reykjavík City Theatre. Dir: Björn Hlynur Haraldsson
From Good Morning Faggot. Actor, producer, co-writer. 2021.
From A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The National Theatre 2019.
From A Lecture on Something Beautiful. Smartilab Production 2018.
From The Master and Margaríta. The National Theatre 2019.
From We are Here. Viðlag Performance Group. 2024.
Stagework since 2007
