The Reykjavík Theatre Company (, ) was founded in 1897 when two existing companies in Reykjavík combined, performing in the then newly built (). With (1851–1939) as its director, RTC became the fertile ground in which Iceland's professional theatre developed. Einarsson's dedication to professional theatre champion 's (1833–1874) vision of a permanent National Theatre was key in the evolution of Iceland's professional theatre.
History RTC was the birthplace of Icelandic theatre, eventually giving rise to ( of Iceland) in 1950.
Some of Iceland's most critically acclaimed talent, like (1876–1926), played the RTC stage. RTC has had several directors during its existence, including (1859–1938), Indriður Waage (1902–1963), (1914–1968), Gerd Grieg (1895–1988), (1897–1974), (b. 1934), and . Sveinn was the director of RTC between 1963 and 1972, until he become the director of in 1972. In 1989, RTC moved to the new city theatre.
See also another Icelandic theatre group
References Theatre Museum of Iceland: History of Icelandic Theatre