Ruy Blas

Ruy Blas is a tragedy in five acts by Victor Hugo (1802–1885)[1]

The original text

Considered by many as Hugo's best theatrical work, the play was written and first performed in Paris at the Théâtre de la Renaissance on November 8, 1838.

Translations and adaptations

It had many subsequent imitators, adaptations and derivations, including Don César de Bazan (1844), a commissioned work based on a character in the play. (See Don César de Bazan)

For other works inspired by or derived from Hugo's work, see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruy_Blas

Performance history in South Africa

1893: Performed in English as Ruy Blas in the Vaudeville Theatre, Cape Town, by Vernon Reid and his company

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruy_Blas

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Hugo

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