The musical Ljóska í gegn is based on the film Legally Blonde, written by Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith. The stage adaptation is based on the Icelandic translation by Orri Huginn Ágústsson and Þór Breiðfjörð of Heather Hach’s original script.

Performed in icelandic!

Elle Woods is a Delta Nu girl who loves pampering herself and shopping for the latest pink fashion. But don’t let that fool you—Elle is both smarter and more determined than she first appears. When her boyfriend leaves her for a “more serious” type at Harvard, she decides to take matters into her own hands and follow him there by applying to law school herself. At Harvard, she meets a diverse group of people with varying degrees of faith in her, and together they embark on the demanding and entertaining journey of legal studies. In the end, Elle proves to everyone who doubts her that she is far more than just a blonde in pink clothes.

The production is energetic, colourful, funny, and a true burst of joy for all theatre lovers. With dazzling dance and song numbers, vibrant costumes, and an entertaining set design, the audience is drawn into Elle’s captivating world as a law student. The talent and ambition of the young performers bring the story to life.

The Akureyri Junior College Theatre Company has for decades been known for its ambitious productions. This year, nearly 120 students from MA take part in the project—acting, dancing, playing music, marketing, running technical operations, designing costumes and sets, and doing hair and makeup. Elle and her friends take to the stage at Hof in 2026, under the direction of Benóný Arnórsson and Birta Sól Guðbrandsdóttir.