It opens with the word "Merde," leading to its alternate English title of King Turd.  
The author gave a speech before the premiere of this play, and according to some accounts a riot ensued.  Based primarily on the real life figure of Felix Hebert, it contains a title character who kills the king of Poland and then becomes the minister of Phynance in France, where he attempts to tie a large number of nots.  It opens with the word "Merde," leading to its alternate English title of King Turd.  FTP, name this absurdist 1896 satire of a teacher, the masterwork of Alfred Jarry.
The author gave a speech before the premiere of this play, and according to some accounts a riot ensued.  
Ubu Roi or King Ubu (accept early: King Turd)