The logic of absurd–Murād III by Al-Ḥabīb Būla‘rās

Abstract

Two years ago the National Theatre of Tunisia celebrated the centenary of creation the Municipal Theatre in Tunis. On this occasion the present director of the National Theatre of Tunisia, Muḥammad Drīss decided to stage the play Murād III by Al-Ḥabīb Būla‘rās. This choice was described by Drīss himself, as a tribute paid to the drama which played very important role in developing Tunisian theatre. On the other hand the presentation of Murād III gave us also an opportunity to have a look at the play in a new context and try to reinterpret it.