The Ugly One by Marius von Mayenburg is a satirical contemporary comedy about beauty pressure, career pursuits and the need to fit in, produced by Nordland Teater.

The Ugly One is for those of you who allow yourself to be engaged by questions about identity, ideals and everything that should be so damn perfect all the time. With humor and exaggeration, the performance reflects our time – whether you recognize yourself, or view it with curiosity and distance. Written by one of Europe's most prominent contemporary playwrights. Played on stages around the world, including in London and New York.

What happens when your face no longer matches your talent?
An adjustment here. An expectation there. A desire to look a little better than yesterday.

When an engineer learns 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 list is moved, again.