Nicolas Bataille facts for kids

Nicolas Bataille (born Roger Bataille on March 14, 1926) was a French actor and director. He became well-known for directing a very important play called "The Bald Soprano" in 1950. He passed away on October 28, 2008.

About Nicolas Bataille

Nicolas Bataille was born in Paris, France, on March 14, 1926. His father was an architect. Nicolas began his acting career during a challenging time in France known as the Occupation. He learned acting from talented teachers like René Simon, Tania Balachova, and Solange Sicard.

Directing a Famous Play

One of Nicolas Bataille's biggest achievements was directing the play "The Bald Soprano." This play is known as an "absurdist" play, which means it often uses humor and strange situations to show how people struggle to communicate.

The very first performance of "The Bald Soprano" took place on May 11, 1950. It was shown at the Théâtre des Noctambules in the 5th area of Paris. This play became very famous and is still studied and performed today.

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