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Man and Superman Royal Court Theatre 1906
The actors Lillah McCarthy and Harley Granville Barker, playing Anne Whitefield and John Tanner, in the first production

Man and Superman is a well-known play written by the famous author George Bernard Shaw. It was first published in 1903. This play is a type of drama, which means it tells a serious story through characters and dialogue on a stage.

About the Play

Man and Superman first opened to audiences in London on May 23, 1905. The very first performances took place at The Royal Court Theatre, a famous place for plays.

Who Wrote It?

The play was written by George Bernard Shaw. He was a very important writer from Ireland. Shaw wrote many plays and was known for his clever ideas. He even won a special award called the Nobel Prize in Literature for his writing.

The Story on Screen

Years after it was first performed on stage, Man and Superman was made into a movie. This film version came out in 1982. A famous actor named Peter O'Toole starred in the movie.

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