Áfram Latibær! (English: Go LazyTown!) is an Icelandic children's stage play by Magnús Scheving, based on his Icelandic book of the same name. The play premiered in 1996 in Loftkastalinn and was very popular.[1][2] 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, Pálína Jónsdóttir, Þórhallur Ágústsson and Guðmundur Andrés Erlingsson. It was later adapted into the hit TV series LazyTown.

Áfram Latibær!
MusicMáni Svavarsson
LyricsDavið Þor Jónsson
BookMagnús Scheving
Premiere1996: Iceland

Plot

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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, and he teaches the residents how to live a healthy lifestyle and convinces them to compete. LazyTown eventually ends up winning the competition.

Cast

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Actor Character (English name) Character (Icelandic name)
Magnús Scheving Sportacus Íþróttaálfurinn
Selma Björnsdóttir Stephanie Solla Stirða
Steinn Ármann Magnússon Ziggy Sigurður "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 Magnús "Maggi" Mjói
Ari Matthíasson Officer Obtuse
Postman
Lolli Lögga
Póstur
Pálína Jónsdóttir Penny Pestella Eyrún Eyðslukló
Þórhallur Ágústsson Thief #1 Þjófur 1
Guðmundur Andrés Erlingsson Thief #2 Þjófur 2

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References

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  1. ^ "Áfram Latibær". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). 13 April 1997.
  2. ^ "Líf og fjör í Latabæ". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). 23 November 1997.
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