Skrekkur is just around the corner
The Skrekkur semifinals will take place Nov. 9-11 at Reykjavík City Theater. Skrekkur gives teens in Reykjavík’s primary schools the opportunity to turn their ideas into performances and represent their schools on the main stage at Reykjavík City Theater. This year, 793 young people from 26 schools are participating. Acts from eight schools will advance to the finals on Nov. 16.
Acts explore a range of topics that matter to young people
This year’s acts cover topics including the fight for women’s rights, equality, coping with mental disorders, how adults judge teens, body image, the importance of helping others, tough decisions, fast fashion, rural life, memories, diversity, the value of letting everyone be themselves, bringing different cultures together, nostalgia, movie marathons, casinos, and love.
Students create their own acts using a variety of performing arts, from music and dance to drama and performance art. Some acts feature original songs. They also handle technical work, costumes, and makeup. Adults help the teens stage their acts.
Skrekkur brings together Reykjavík’s Department of Education and Youth, the city’s primary schools and youth centers, the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), and Reykjavík City Theater. The mayor will present first prize on the main stage at Reykjavík City Theater on Monday, Nov. 16.
Skrekkur was nominated for the 2022 Icelandic Education Awards as an exemplary development project.
School performance schedule by day
Schools performing Monday, Nov. 9 Réttarholtsskóli, Seljaskóli, Rimaskóli, Tjarnarskóli, Laugalækjarskóli, Breiðholtsskóli, Víkurskóli, Klébergsskóli.
Schools performing Tuesday, Nov. 10 Ölduselsskóli, Fellaskóli, Langholtsskóli, Dalskóli, Vogaskóli, Landakotsskóli, Hólabrekkuskóli, Árbæjarskóli, Foldaskóli.
Schools performing Wednesday, Nov. 11 Austurbæjarskóli, Háteigsskóli, Álftamýrarskóli, Korpuskóli, Sæmundarskóli, Ingunnarskóli, Hagaskóli, Norðlingaskóli, Hlíðaskóli.
