The Bald Prima Donna
by Eugene Ionesco trans Donald Watson

Name: The Bald Prima Donna
Brand: Eugene Ionesco trans Donald Watson
SKU: 9780573020131
Rating: 3.75 (5954 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

One Act British

What readers are saying

Readers are captivated by the absurd humor and clever dialogues in this play. Many find it refreshing and a unique representation of human communication breakdown. However, some struggle to understand its nonsensical nature and feel it lacks a coherent plot.

Hilarious absurdist comedyClever wordplay and dialogueRefreshing take on theaterConfusing and nonsensical at times

Synopsis

A Pseudo-Play in One Act.

Translated and adapted by Donald Watson.

First produced at the Arts Theatre Club, London on the 6th November 1956 with Robert Eddison, Barbara Leake, Jessie Evans, Michael Bates, Jill Bennett and Lloyd Pearson.

The action of the play passes in the living-room of the Smith's house in a London suburb.