The Ugly One
by Marius Von Mayenburg
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Readers appreciate the thought-provoking themes about identity and authenticity in the play. Many find its haunting storytelling and frenetic pace engaging and reflective. Overall, it is considered a captivating experience that resonates deeply with audiences.
Synopsis
Lette thought he was normal.
When the extent of his ugliness is revealed he turns to a plastic surgeon for help.
But after the bandages come off, Lette soon learns that there is such a thing as too beautiful.
The Ugly One is a scalpel-sharp comedy on beauty, identity and getting ahead in life.
The play is published as a programme text edition to coincide with its British premiere at the Royal Court Theatre, London, on 13 September 2007.
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The Ugly One is a German play written by Marius Von Mayenburg and published by Methuen in London (2007).
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Methuen · 2007 · 80 pp
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