Tag: alfred jarry
‘Alfred Jarry and Ubu: An Opening Night to Remember’
“Merdre!” This elaboration on the French word “Merde!” caused a sensation in 1896, at the premiere of Ubu Roi (King Ubu) in Paris. Half...
Spine: Pointless Theatre’s ‘King Ubu’—No, That’s Not Donald Trump You See...
Ironically, and full of unintended consequences, while watching Pointless Theatre’s production of Alfred Jarry’s King Ubu (yes, that's who wrote this play, translated afresh...
Review: ‘King Ubu’ at Pointless Theatre Company
The season of giving? Joy to the world, peace on earth, and goodwill towards men? By the time the first snowflake actually falls, the...
‘Jarry Inside Out’ at Spooky Action Theater
The author of the infamous Ubu Roi, the play which proudly proclaims high culture as but "pshit" sculpted into attractive façades, Alfred Jarry is...