This character goes before the (*)
A play about this character includes a vulture which comments on the action via squawks whose translations are projected onto a screen, as well as a crocodile which serves as a paper shredder. In another play, this character refers to money as "phynances" spelled with a "p-h-y." Firmin Gémier, who played this character in that play's premiere, supposedly had to dance a jig in order to subdue a commotion that lasted between 15            minutes and half an hour. This character goes before the (*) Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa in a puppet play by Jane Taylor. This character climbs up on a rock and recites a paternoster when he is attacked by a bear. The nonce word "Merdre!" opens a play in which this character uses a disembraining machine to kill the royal family and take the throne of Poland. For 10 points, name this title king in a pataphysical play by Alfred Jarry.
A play about this character includes a vulture which comments on the action via squawks whose translations are projected onto a screen, as well as a crocodile which serves as a paper shredder.
Pa Ubu [or Pere Ubu; or King Ubu; or Ubu Roi; accept King Turd]