| The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Simone Benmussa Barbara Wright (translator) |
| Date premiered | November 1977 |
| Place premiered | Paris, France |
| Original language | French |
The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs (French: La Vie singulière d'Albert Nobbs) is a play by French author Simone Benmussa. Based on a novella by George Moore, the drama tells the story of a 19th-century woman who disguises herself as a man to avoid poverty. The role of Albert Nobbs was originated by French actress Juliet Berto. The drama premiered in November 1977 at the Théâtre d'Orsay in Paris.[1]
- ^ Cixous, Hélène (1979). Benmussa directs: Portrait of Dora. J. Calder. p. 76. ISBN 0714537640.