Áfram Latibær!
Áfram Latibær! (transl. Go LazyTown!) is a children's stage play by Magnús Scheving that is based on his book of the same name. The play premiered in 1996 in Loftkastalinn and was very popular.[1] Baltasar Kormákur was the director, and the cast included Magnús Scheving, Selma Björnsdóttir, Steinn Ármann Magnússon, Ingrid Jónsdóttir, Jón Stefán Kristjánsson, Ólafur Guðmundsson, Magnús Ólafsson, Sigurveig Jónsdóttir, Sigurjón Kjartansson, Ari Matthíasson and Pálína Jónsdóttir. It was later adapted as the TV series LazyTown.
| Áfram Latibær! | |
|---|---|
| Music | Máni Svavarsson |
| Lyrics | Magnús Scheving |
| Book | Magnús Scheving |
| Premiere | 1996: Iceland |
Plot
The play is about the residents of LazyTown who are always lazy and lead unhealthy lifestyles. The mayor receives a letter from the President telling about a sports competition in LazyTown that the residents have to compete in. After the mayor is unsuccessful at convincing the residents to compete in the competition. Sportacus arrives in LazyTown, and he teaches the residents how to live a healthy lifestyle and convinces them to compete. LazyTown eventually ends up winning the competition.
Cast
| Actor | Character (English name) | Character (Icelandic name) |
|---|---|---|
| Magnús Scheving | Sportacus | Íþróttaálfurinn |
| Selma Björnsdóttir | Stephanie | Solla Stirða |
| Steinn Ármann Magnússon | Ziggy | Siggi Sæti |
| Ingrid Jónsdóttir | Trixie | Halla Hrekkjusvín |
| Jón Stefán Kristjánsson | Pixel | Goggi Mega |
| Ólafur Guðmundsson | Stingy | Nenni Níski |
| Magnús Ólafsson | Mayor Milford Meanswell | Bæjarstjórinn |
| Sigurveig Jónsdóttir | Bessie Busybody | Stína Símalína |
| Sigurjón Kjartansson | Jives | Maggi Mjói |
| Ari Matthíasson | Officer Obtuse Postman |
Lolli Lögga Póstur |
| Pálína Jónsdóttir | Penny Pestella | Eyrún Eyðslukló |
Songs
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References
- "Áfram Latibær". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). 13 April 1996.