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"„May You Live In Interesting Times“ - This ancient Chinese curse ironcially implies that disorder and conflict are more life-enhancing than peace and tranquility. The phrase is also something that Icelandic standup comedian Helgi Steinar is all too familiar with. From being interrogated about his comedy by Chinese police officers in Beijing to doing standup in Ukraine whilst the country was in the midst of martial law. Using only wit and drunken cynicism, Helgi Steinar has taken these interesting times we live in and turned them into an internationally themed standup comedy show that tackles stereotypes, nationalism and the outrage culture that is driving us all apart.
Two appearances at the Reykjavik Fringe will take place at his home comedy club - The Secret Cellar - but one will take place at the popular local café Kaffi Lækur. However the show itself will give you somewhat of a tour around the globe as Helgi recounts many of his performance experiences that have made him into the standup comedian he is today. "

Reykjavik Fringe 2019