Marius von Mayenburg

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. It had its British premiere at the Royal Court Theatre, London, on 13 September 2007.

The Ugly One

Benjamin won’t do swimming at school. His mum thinks he’s on drugs or has body issues. But Benjamin has found God and mixed-sex swimming lessons offend him. Fundamentalism and tolerance clash in this funny, provocative play by leading German playwright, Marius von Mayenburg. Martyr considers how far we should go in accommodating another’s faith, and when we should take a stand for our own opposing beliefs.

Marius von Mayenburg

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