Eugène Scribe was a French dramatist and librettist renowned for perfecting the "well-made play" (pièce bien faite). This structure became a cornerstone of popular theatre for over a century, and he also penned the librettos for many of the most successful grand operas. His work defined a format for popular theatrical entertainment that endured for generations.
The Prophet is a captivating opera with a dramatic storyline filled with love, deceit, and religious fervor. The music is grand and hauntingly beautiful, composed by the legendary Giacomo Meyerbeer, and the libretto by genius Eugène Scribe. Harcourt Russell's translation is top-notch, bringing this timeless classic to a new audience.
Bataille de Dames is a French play by Eugène Scribe and Ernest Legouvé, first performed in 1851. The plot centers around two women who recently discovered they are both engaged to the same man. As their engagement party approaches, they must find a way out of the embarrassing situation. This comedic and lighthearted play is a classic of French theatre.
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A new translation from prolific translator and playwright Ranjit Bolt, of 'Le Puff' by French playwright Eugene Scribe, known as the father of the 'wll made play'. Known here as 'Believe it or Not', this play also features a foreword from critic Nicholas Dromgoole.