Narvik
Nordland Theatre – The Ugly One
Sharp, contemporary comedy
The Ugly One is for anyone who gets drawn into questions of identity, ideals, and everything that’s supposed to be so damn perfect all the time. Through humor and exaggeration, the play reflects our own era—whether you recognize yourself in it, or observe it with curiosity and distance. Written by one of Europe’s most prominent contemporary playwrights. Performed on stages around the world, including London and New York.
The Ugly One is for anyone who gets drawn into questions of identity, ideals, and everything that’s supposed to be so damn perfect all the time. Through humor and exaggeration, the play reflects our own era—whether you recognize yourself in it, or observe it with curiosity and distance. Written by one of Europe’s most prominent contemporary playwrights. Performed on stages around the world, including London and New York.
What happens when your face no longer matches your talent?
A tweak here. An expectation there. A desire to look just a little better than yesterday.
When an engineer is told he’s too ugly to represent his company, he opts for plastic surgery. His career takes off. But success comes at a price. Suddenly, the bar has been raised—again.



