"Merdre!" This elaboration on the French word "Merde!" caused a sensation in 1896, at the premiere of Ubu Roi (King Ubu) in Paris. Half the audience was revolted, half enthusiastic. Several people walked out. Insults and variants of the offending word were exchanged. Eventually, theater seats flew in the air and those in the boxes […] The post ‘Alfred Jarry and Ubu: An Opening Night to Remember at Pointle…
SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:19PM on December 28, 2016