The Bald Prima Donna
Eugene Ionesco
The Bald Prima Donna
by Eugene Ionesco trans Donald Watson
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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 comedy Clever wordplay and dialogue Refreshing take on theater Confusing 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.
Publication
Publisher Samuel French
Year 1998
Binding Paperback
Pages 58
Place London
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573020131
ISBN-10 0573020132
LCC PC839.I535
The Bald Prima Donna is a British play written by Eugene Ionesco trans Donald Watson and published by Samuel French in London (1998).
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